So, I’ve been known to beat myself up when I make mistakes or poor choices. I’m not alone, am I? The impulse to have a go at ourselves may have come from our childhoods, school experiences, or some tough relationship experiences, and we tend to hold onto the pattern – and maybe the stick of …
It’s “Back to School” again. I spotted the students waiting at the bus stop early Tuesday morning while walking my dog. I’m sure some of them find it hard to get back into the routine of getting up early, sitting in class all day, and doing homework and extra-curricular activities in the evening. It’s required …
“I deserve this. It’s my reward for _________.” Ever said that? I have. And it is often the lie of self-sabotage. Our culture supports it, and it’s still a bit like our collective gremlin that pops out when we can’t get what we want or believe we’re being minimized or in some other way demands …
What’s your “go-to” food when you’re stressed, upset, angry, or otherwise driven to food for an emotional reason? One of my clients lamented hers, and I had to confess that it was also mine before I broke my Diet Yo-Yo: Cheap grocery store cake – white cake, buttercream frosting, and sprinkles. The more frosting, the …
