Whatever it is that you’re going through, the person who you’re becoming, the growth that you’re experiencing, the healing that’s happening right now… I know there will be moments that feel hard, tricky, scary, or uncomfortable.
How do I know?
Because you’re a human and that’s all a natural part of the human experience.
We all feel those hard, tricky, scary, and uncomfortable moments.
You’re not alone!
When it comes to intuitive eating, body image work, intuitive movement, and releasing perfection, those moments are a guaranteed part of the process.
And in those moments, it can be easy to catastrophize what feels hard, tricky, scary, or uncomfortable.
Which is why a simple word can change your life: “And.”
Having a tough body image day?
Acknowledge how you’re feeling, what’s making it tough. And, don’t stop there:
“I’m having a really tough body image day, which makes me want to restrict my food AND I’m committed to eating regularly because I know my body needs nourishment. It’s both and.”
Stressed about sleeping in rather than doing your typical early morning workout? Acknowledge how you’re feeling, what’s making it tough.
And, don’t stop there:
“It feels so scary to change my workout plans AND I know my body is asking for rest so that’s what I’m going to practice today. It’s both and.”
Having some critical self talk after eating ice cream with your friends? Acknowledge how you’re feeling, what’s making it tough.
And, don’t stop there:
“I feel panicked after eating a food that I’ve had rules around for so long AND I went outside of my comfort zone to eat what I was craving because healing my relationship with food is something I truly desire.”
It’s not either the discomfort or the growth.
It’s both and.
