To “find yourself” essentially means you are looking for something, and if you cannot find it, you lose. It takes control out of your hands, and for someone with an eating disorder…

Nature provides a wonderful atmosphere to practice self-care, it has been proven to help reduce stress, find clarity, and refresh your mind which can lead to improved mood, reduced anxiety and support a positive relationship with ourselves.

When we feel afraid, anxious, overwhelmed or out of control, the natural tendency is to exert more control. The thinking behind this makes sense; if I feel out of control, and I become more controlling, then, I should feel back in control, right? In theory, this makes perfect sense. In reality, this is the Control Paradox.

The only constant in life is change, however, transition is challenging  even if the change is planned or we are excited for it.  Having the tools to navigate change can ease the transition and reduce anxiety. 

Body dissatisfaction has the potential to rob us of enjoying the warm weather, but there are practical tips that can be used to push back.