Quote to Remember
"It's funny how what you're used to seems like it's right even if it's bad." From "Before We Were Yours," by Lisa Wingate.
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August 31, 2020
Even a very small step
I am an expert at providing “explanations,” (vs excuses). It is very easy for me to use current anxiety and stress as a reason to plateau in the recovery process. (more…)
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August 30, 2020
Perseverance
Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don’t quit when you’re tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired. Robert Strauss
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August 30, 2020
Be present in the present
My frequent state of mind: What do I need to do next today? What am I going to do tomorrow/next week/next month? When and what will I EAT next? What uncertainty can I worry about? (more…)
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August 28, 2020
Maintaining
Maintain: care for, carry on, conserve, continue, finance, keep, keep up, look after, nurture, perpetuate, preserve, prolong, provide, retain, supply, support, sustain, take care of, uphold (more…)
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August 25, 2020
Change One Thing
I am a creature of habit and routine, which is common for those suffering from eating disorders. Deviating from those set habits can cause anxiety, but those are the habits that also contribute to the disorder. (more…)
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August 23, 2020
10 to 2 (or maybe 5-6)
I knew someone a few years ago who used to say: “Calm down; we all need to get from 10 to 2!” (more…)
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August 20, 2020
