I’ve starved this body. Shamed it. Hid it. Worked it to the brink. Told myself I wasn’t good enough. Too fat. Too thin. Too flat. Too short. The list goes on. Eating disorders like body dysmorphia, obsessions with weight and perfection are complex mental health issues. Fed by diet culture, social expectations, perfectionism, trauma, family issues and among other factors … Read More
Be Patient
“Be patient where you sit in the dark, the dawn is coming.” Rumi 800 years later, Rumi was onto something so relevant – even more fitting today maybe. It’s hard to hold discomfort. But what’s that light in the distance? Growth, advancement, awareness? Nothing worth having comes without some kind struggle. Learning to hold and make space for uncertainty, anxiety, … Read More
You are so much more than just one story
You are so much more than just one story. Rumination, the same series of thoughts and feelings on repeat, can get in our way of acceleration and prevent us from even taking one step forward. But you are so much more than those stuck thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You are truly infinite. Capable of so much more than you are … Read More
Get Outside
Did you make your move this weekend? Better yet, did you go outside to do it? New research is indicating increased overall mental health benefits of experiencing nature. Everything from mood to anxiety to focus – it seems clear that spending time outside is critical. A few minutes a day will do and there is no gear or memberships required. … Read More