5 Ways To Stop Self Criticism And Feel Better About Yourself Right Now
I can’t believe I’m about to tell one of the most embarrassing stories of my life. But oh well, here it goes… My first run-in with self criticism was when I was five years old and in kindergarten. This incident also marks the first time I’d felt a lot of other things, too – like shame, embarrassment, the feeling of wishing I could disappear. Long story short, I was a shy kid who didn’t like speaking up or talking in front of the class. So I didn’t know how to…
Two Fool-Proof Ways To Be Less Judgmental Of Yourself And Others (VIDEO)
Every single day, we made hundreds of decisions based on split-second judgments. These can be small judgments based on the weather, or more harmful judgments such as deciding not to wear your new dress today because you think you look fat. Some judgments are helpful, yes – they help us to make gut decisions when we listen to our inner instincts. However, some judgments are just damaging and they seem almost impossible to stop. For example, did you know that the way a woman feels about her body can impact…
My Relationship With My Body Is ‘Complicated’ (IMAGES)
Sixth grade was the worst year of my life. My family had moved from Brooklyn to Queens and I was entering the last year in elementary school. My teacher Mrs. Salt was sour. I sat next to a boy that delighted in making my life miserable. I walked by P.S. 189 the other day and the memories flooded in, and I knew it would be relatable. The last picked in gym class, the attempt to make friends was agony when everyone already had their besties; I was the outsider. In…
Throwing The Scale Away – My Journey To Find Balance In Life
Four years ago, I broke up with my then-boyfriend after a life of low self-esteem and nearly 6 years of a relationship that made me gain more than 30 pounds. Don’t get me wrong – I wasn’t unhappy in this relationship; I was, in fact, genuinely happy for the most part. Indeed, unlike people who eat their feelings out, I have a tendency to put on weight when I am happy, and to stop eating when I am not. No wonder I began to lose weight at the end of…
The Ultimate Guide To Good Body Image During The Holidays
For most people, holidays are tough. They’re even tougher if you struggle with an eating disorder, body image issues, anxiety and perfectionism. To get you through this stressful period, we’ve curated the best advice from doctors and experts to help you feel your best and navigate sticky situations so you can enjoy the holidays and get through them with ease. TIP 1: Handle disrespectful, body shaming comments from relatives like a boss Here are some common scenarios and comments that our loved ones often make regarding our bodies, and sometimes they are completely…
