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Emotional Eating and the Guilt Trip

In my last blog I talked about emotional eating. It is when we eat to feed our emotions, rather than to feed our hunger. It is something I have battled with all my life. I have overcome many areas but there is still work to be done. One of the things that can plague us, however, is a guilt trip. The guilt trip that is laid on us is not only related to our eating but to our exercise routine as well. We feel guilty because we overate. We feel guilty because we don’t exercise everyday or we don’t exercise … Continue reading →

“Don’t Guilt Trip Me!”

Okay, who among us hasn’t been on the receiving end of a guilt trip? Whether it is the silent treatment or a cold shoulder or someone stepping in and doing something because we didn’t get it done “on time” or the way they wanted? It can happen amongst family, friends, and at work and when it comes to our own parenting, it is a sure fire way to create a division and conflict between ourselves and our child. I am not an intentional guilt-tripper, but occasionally I do lapse into it (and I’m not even sure why—I guess that is … Continue reading →

Fit Mind, Fit Body

Did you know that a fit body and a fit mind go hand-in-hand? True overall health includes not just your physical health but your mental health as well. I have been reading several articles over the course of the past month that pertains to mental health. Not only are we seeing Americans struggle with physical issues—cancer, diabetes, heart disease—but many are also dealing with mental health issues. Some blame poor physical health. After all, if you suffer from a physical ailment, you are more susceptible to becoming depressed. Others blame our economy. People are without jobs, struggling financially and so … Continue reading →

Practicing Conscious Spending

When you are always aware of what you are spending and how you are spending, you’ll save money every time. Whether you seem to always be heading out to the mall, or you can’t resist creating a wall of canned goods while extreme couponing, consider reviewing a checklist of questions that will reveal the real answers behind your shopping. The urge to shop can often be a coping mechanism. It gives us a lift in the day and may be an attempt to meet emotional needs. Sometimes we simply find ourselves shopping or adding extra things to our list without … Continue reading →

Weird Dreams

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Do you have weird dreams when you’re pregnant? I do. I don’t know why, but with both pregnancies, I seemed to sleep deeper and have more vivid dreams than normal. I am a poor sleeper in general. I always have been, so for me to have dreams on a regular basis, and remember them definitely signifies I am having some issues that I need to work out in my sleep. Think about it. When you find out you’re pregnant, there is such an emotional roller coaster. You’re happy one second, and freaking out the next. You don’t know what kind … Continue reading →