Caring for the Inner Child Who Feels Unworthy: Embracing Self-Compassion for Deeply Held Body Shame
Does Your Inner Child Still Feel Unworthy?
Let’s be real—do you still hear echoes of those childhood comments about your body? Maybe it was a family member casually mentioning your weight, or a classmate making a thoughtless remark. To them, it might have seemed harmless, but for you? It left a mark.
These small moments have a way of sticking, growing into beliefs about our worth that can follow us into adulthood. Add in society’s endless beauty standards, and it’s no wonder we struggle to shake those messages.
But here’s the truth: those old stories don’t define you. Healing starts when you reconnect with your inner child—the part of you who first heard those hurtful words—and offer them the compassion they’ve always needed. With kindness and a little courage, you can rewrite those harmful narratives and build a relationship with your body rooted in love and acceptance.
Ready to begin? Let’s explore the roots of body shame, how it shows up in your life, and actionable steps to nurture your inner child and find healing.
Reset, Reflect, and Reclaim: Creating Space for Yourself in the New Year
New year, new you? Maybe not. But a new year is the perfect time to reset, reflect, and reclaim your space—both mentally and physically. Dive into this guide for practical ways to embrace self-compassion, set boundaries, and create intentional growth this year.
Breaking Free from the ‘New Year, New You’ Trap: Embracing Authentic Goals and Self-Compassion
Breaking Free from the “New Year, New You” Trap: Embracing Authentic Goals and Self-Compassion
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many people find themselves swept up in the relentless tide of the “New Year, New You” mantra. Diet culture, fitness challenges, and promises of transformation flood our social media feeds, urging us to strive for unattainable ideals. While goal-setting can be a powerful tool for growth, this approach often leaves us disconnected from our authentic selves and fosters feelings of inadequacy when we don’t achieve perfection. Let’s explore how you can break free from the “New Year, New You” trap by setting authentic goals rooted in self-compassion and adopting weight-inclusive practices that honor your unique journey.
The Problem with “New Year, New You” The “New Year, New You” mindset often perpetuates the following harmful ideas:
Navigating Food and Body Struggles During Christmas: Finding Joy Beyond Diet Culture
The holiday season is here, bringing with it festive meals, joyful gatherings, and sometimes an unwelcome guest: diet culture. For many, Christmas can feel like a minefield of food rules, guilt, and body dissatisfaction. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This post explores how to embrace the holiday season with self-compassion, ditch diet culture, and find joy in food and connection.
Understanding Diet Culture’s Grip on the Holidays-