Month: January 2023

  • Who would you (rather) be…?

    We are all swimming in the culture that tries extremely hard, and mostly succeeds, to convince us that we must meet certain standards to be acceptable. These can be performance standards, appearance norms, social standing, economic status, IQ levels and so many more. If we internalize these cultural messages, we spend a lot of time…

  • Disordered Eating Everywhere

    I see disordered eating almost everywhere, almost all the time. I know this may sound like a bold statement so today I will take time to explain myself. If you are interested in a relatively short read about eating disorders, this article would be a good start. There are a few missing elements in this…

  • The Pleasure of Mindful Movement

    You might have added some kind of physical movement on your New Year’s resolutions list, even if you have unsubscribed from the diet culture’s exercise prescriptions. You might have already decided to find joy in moving your body this year and experiment with various types of activities to find the one that suits you best.…

  • New Year – New You?

    It is this time of the year again, when we make our New Year’s resolutions and very likely, they are in one or more ways connected to our “health”. I heard it already last week, while wishes of Happy New Year circulated in the office. This colleague and that colleague mentioning or even proudly proclaiming:…