Emotional Eating? 5 Reasons You Can’t Stop

Emotional Eating? 5 Reasons You Can’t Stop

Take control of your joy and pain to take away the power of food. Most people think emotional eating is due to a lack of self-control. However, in my extensive work with eating disorders and disordered eating, I would say that is rarely the case....
How to Escape the Cycle of Negative Thinking

How to Escape the Cycle of Negative Thinking

KEY POINTS It can be easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged by negative thoughts. Trying to always think positively isn’t a realistic solution to negative thinking. Reframing thoughts can help control negative thought patterns and improve one’s perspective. We all...
How to Keep Work Stress from Taking Over Your Life

How to Keep Work Stress from Taking Over Your Life

Recognize it Write it out Recharge Manage your time Balance work and play Reframe thoughts Rely on others Meet your needs Relax regularly Avoid gossip Embrace the imperfect Take a trip Talk to your boss Seek help Work-related stress can get the best of us all. Emails,...
What to Do When You Get Triggered

What to Do When You Get Triggered

KEY POINTS Healthy boundaries and self-esteem make us less reactive to other people. When someone pushes your buttons, learn to manage that person so that you’re not easily triggered and manipulable. Anger often covers up real hurt or vulnerability, blame may be...