Self-Esteem Is Not Found In Weight Loss

Self-Esteem Is Not Found In Weight Loss

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It is commonly thought that self-esteem increases when we lose weight. Yes, you can lose weight and you might feel better about yourself because of that. Is your weight your barometer about how you feel about yourself? I know there is this euphoria that can come when...
Speaking of Fear

Speaking of Fear

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You would think since I am a public speaker AND a podcaster, speaking in public would not be a fear of mine. But it is! I speak all the time with people one to one, in small to large groups, but speaking on stage can be tough. I recently traveled by plane from...
Summer Bucket List: Self-Care

Summer Bucket List: Self-Care

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When my daughter was in preschool, she came home with a paper listing 100 items for a “Summer Bucket List.” The paper proclaimed it had 100 fun things to do before summer kicks the bucket.  This list had many items on it that were associated with summer:  Swim...
Intuitive Eating: We Need a Community

Intuitive Eating: We Need a Community

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True confession: I am an extrovert. I get my energy from being with others. I know many others who are not like me and are introverts and need time alone. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, there is a need for community.  The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has...
Mindfulness is the answer

Mindfulness is the answer

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I get asked A LOT, how do I stop emotionally eating?  Strangely, the answer to the question how I stop emotionally eating is to be mindful. The problem is being mindful is easier said than done.   Mindful.org says, “Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully...