Self Care is Not Selfish

April 15, 2019 by simplynutrition

We have been on a mindful kick the past few weeks on the blog, so I wanted to keep that going with some self-care.  I used to think self-care was some silly and quite honestly stupid activity people used to say to sound important and trendy.  It also sounded just like an easy way out of the mundane day to day duties of life.  However, I have discovered that my initial premonition is extremely incorrect.              Read more [...]

Three Steps to a More Mindful Morning

April 2, 2019 by simplynutrition

The morning can be one of the most chaotic times of the day, however it can also be the most powerful in determining how the rest of our day proceeds. For example, waking up anxious about the day ahead can cause what seems to be a spiral of events that make our day seem rushed, out of control, and exhausting. On the other hand, if we use the morning to center ourselves with mindfulness or self-care, we can move into the day collected, productive, and energized.   1) Avoid Social Media  Read more [...]

March 5, 2019 by simplynutrition

Come as You Are- NEDA 2019 Last week was the celebration of National Eating Disorder Awareness week.  This year, the theme of NEDA week was “come as you are.”  Eating disorders can come in all shapes and sizes.  They do not discriminate based on color, size, race, background, or socioeconomic status.  Eating disorders do not always have to look the same.  And many times, they do not result in extreme weight loss and/or underweight categorization.  Therefore, Read more [...]