Wellbeing

You jump on social media to catch up on the latest stuff happening. But the more you scroll through that inevitable feed it's like entering a rabbit hole of self or body-loathing.  Bikini bodies, fabulous vaycay's, milestones from that latest gym workout. Everyone is posting their best and most successful moments in life -- it's hard to get away from.  But three kinds of content might just help to turn that around and leave you feeling uplifted and good about your body instead.    1. Self-Compassionate Quotes and Illustrations Instagram has a whole bunch of accounts that aim to inspire you to...

Deepak Chopra says that judgment creates "turbulence in our mind" and separates us from what we are judging. If you think about it, judging your body based on its physical qualities can have the same impact! It can separate us from the close connection we have with ourselves.  What is Body Judgement? When you negatively label your body, you're placing a judgment on it.  For example, thinking or making comments like:  "my body is.... ugly, too fat, too thin, unhealthy, unworthy, not good enough, not fit enough!," is putting a negative judgment on the body!  It's the same as name-calling. Why is Body Judgement Bad for You?  Think...

When the world feels like it’s not on your side here are some suggestions to help to show yourself more kindness and self-compassion during these times.