Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, are complex mental health conditions characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. Anorexia Nervosa: Characterized by restricted eating, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), anorexia has…
Life is full of surprises and moments that feel like we’re being pulled in a million directions. But guess what? In between those hectic moments, there are pockets of time—just tiny, brief ones—that we can claim for ourselves. And sometimes, a minute is all we need. Tiny acts of self care can help us come…
Life is unpredictable. Some days are a breeze, while others test our limits. Thinking a self care checklist can be a one-size-fits-all answer to all your self-care struggles? That’s wishful thinking. And: dismissing them outright isn’t the way either. Used correctly, a self-care checklist becomes less about ticking boxes and more about grounding ourselves amidst…