Getting Personal – and Honest – with Yourself.

The comment I hear most often, “I want to change” or “I want to start putting myself first,” or “What do I want?” Only you can answer that question. Start by getting personal – and honest – with yourself. Ask yourself deeper questions – every day. You might be surprised at your answers! Once you start to have this incredible relationship with yourself, you will
begin to notice the magic around you.

I quote from Louise Hay’s book, Heal Your Body, from a chapter that looks at things that hold us back and the probable causes of much of our unhappiness. She wrote, “Addiction: Running from the self. Fear: Not knowing how to love the self.

So how do you put a stop to emotional eating?
The next time you’re upset, and before you reach for the pint of ice cream or super-size those fries, think about the guilt you’re going to feel later on. Don’t give in to the craving, or to the emotion that drove you to food in the first place. If you’re angry with your husband, don’t punish yourself. If you’re frustrated with your boss, don’t take it out on your body. Find a healthier outlet for anger and frustration.

Here are a few things you can do the next time you get upset. Read More