Author: Elena Overfield
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A Letter to Those Struggling With an ED This Christmas
As Christmas approaches, many face triggers due to societal food focus and diet culture. Remember the joy of past holidays and communicate your feelings to family. Recovery is a journey; it’s okay to feel mixed emotions. Find peace amidst struggles, and know others share your experience. You are enough.
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Surviving the Festive Rush: How to Prevent Burnout During the Busiest Time of Year
As we gear up for the Christmas break, our lives can become pretty hectic. Take me, for example, working in the gym industry, December and January are our busiest times. And, if you’re a little bit like me, burnout can become a common thing to battle around this time. Whether you enjoy Christmas time or…
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It’s Okay to Eat the Christmas Pudding: Letting Go of Restrictive Mindsets
It’s Christmas Day. The table is set, the lights are twinkling, and the rich smell of roasted turkey and cinnamon fills the air. But instead of soaking in the festive joy, you’re stuck in a mental tug-of-war with yourself, eyeing the table spread with equal parts longing and dread. Sound familiar? This year, let’s ditch…
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Podcast Episode: Big Sister Advice: Relationships, Boundaries and Communication
23rd November 2024Keywords: reciprocal relationships, healthy communication in relationships, understanding communication styles, conflict resolution tips, feeling not good enough in relationships, building stronger relationships, how to fight fair in relationships, self-worth in relationships, emotional connection tips, knowing what you need in a relationship, setting relationship boundaries, overcoming insecurity in relationships, effective communication in love, improving…
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When Was the Last Time You Celebrated a Win?
When did you last celebrate an achievement? Chances are, it hasn’t been recent. Every day we accomplish things, but they often go unnoticed. In today’s society, there’s immense pressure to constantly chase after the next big goal. As a result, smaller victories—and sometimes even major ones—slip by without recognition, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disheartened.…
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What does it mean to mature?
What does it truly mean to mature? Is it about age, experience, or something deeper? Maturity isn’t a destination—it’s a journey shaped by lessons learned, challenges faced, and the ways we grow through them. In a world that often equates “growing up” with letting go of our childlike wonder, perhaps maturing is less about changing…
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Living with Ease: 11 Simple Steps to Stop Making Life Harder Than It Is
“Why Do We Make Life Harder Than It Needs to Be?” Ever feel like you’re living life on hard mode? Sometimes, it’s not the external world but our own mindset and habits that create roadblocks. We hold onto outdated ideals, compare ourselves to others, or chase perfection. In reality, life doesn’t need to be this…
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Haven’t We Already Suffered Enough?
Life is full of challenges, but sometimes, we make those challenges even harder on ourselves. We’re often our own worst critics, turning mistakes or disappointments into burdens that weigh us down. From work to relationships to personal goals, this constant self-criticism holds us back, filling our days with stress, overthinking, and obsessive thoughts. But maybe…
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