by kdefatta | Sep 18, 2017 | body image, Building Self Awareness, Emotional Regulation Tools, Recovery, Trauma & Healing
It may come as a shock to you but having a positive body image is not just about loving what your body looks like. Positive body image is not just about learning to love the shape of your thighs or the size of your waist. Honestly, sometimes I wish it was that simple....
by kdefatta | Sep 4, 2017 | Building Self Awareness, Relationships, Trauma & Healing
1. Wishing time away. How many times have you said “I can’t wait for this to be over”? Living your best comes with being with yourself for all of the things you do- being in all of the things you do. You do not get rollover minutes for all the time...
by kdefatta | Aug 14, 2017 | body image, Recovery, Trauma & Healing
A couple weeks ago I saw a picture of a snickers bar next to 25 stalks of celery with something written about how 1 snickers is equal to the same amount of calories in 25 stalks of celery. Real question: WHO IS EATING 25 STALKS OF CELERY EVER??? Zero people....
by kdefatta | Aug 7, 2017 | Building Self Awareness, Emotional Regulation Tools, Healthy Communication, Relationships, Trauma & Healing
A couple of years ago, I bought a beta fish. I’d bought it on a whim one day because I really wanted a pet. At the time, I was living with three dogs — none of which were mine. I saw the love and affection my roommates had for their dogs, and there was a...