What are eating disorders? An eating disorder is a mental illness. You will use food to try to manage your feelings. If you have an eating disorder you will have an unhealthy relationship with food. This may be eating too much or too little food. Or eating a lot of...
Self-compassion seems like a simple concept: direct compassion toward yourself like you do to others. But it’s incredibly common, especially with those who struggles with their mental health, to disregard the importance of being kind to yourself. Per Dr. Kristen Neff,...
Self-talk is the inner monologue you hear in your head. It’s a direct result of your subconscious mind that helps to reveal your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas. Self-talk is something you do naturally throughout your waking hours. The self-talk you...
What is a habit? What you repeatedly do (i.e. what you spend time thinking about and doing each day) ultimately forms the person you are, the things you believe, and the personality that you portray. Routines vs. Habits Most of us assume the two are interchangeable....
When you hear the word “resolution”, you typically associate it with the new year. New year, new me – right? While the intention of resolutions can be innocent, they can make you feel as though you are a failure if you don’t stick to them. Most of these resolutions...
From “think positive” to “no bad days,” the internet is full of uplifting quotes and phrases that are meant to inspire positivity in a helpful way. These words might be comforting, but they also highlight an aspect of U.S. culture that can be more harmful than...
