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Judgment hurts. Period. Whether it is your own critical self-judgment or the snarky words dished out to you by a friend, family member or acquaintance. Critical words can stick like glue in one’s mind for years—sometimes even longer.  Here are some thoughts on how to cope, let it go and move forward: Judgments Are Telling. Judgments are often a projection of someone’s insecurities,...

1. Make a Self-Care To-Do List. To-do lists are traditionally filled with things like, paying bills and getting the dry cleaning. Consider making a second column that includes self-care activities that you want and always intend to do. List something that it is an investment in your mental health like getting more sleep or eat more fruit. Research indicates you are...

Just like eating mindfully, we can also “drink mindfully”—using all of your senses and mindfully being in-the-moment while you sip.  Also, hydration is a key aspect in managing your appetite.  It’s easy to mistake thirst for hunger. Personally, I love curling up with a hot cup of Cinnamon tea.  The cup of tea spreads warmth throughout my entire body—which is exactly...