Are You Afraid of Making Mistakes?
Regular readers of this blog know that I talk about the fact that with mindful eating, mistakes are simply opportunities to learn. For...
Cognitive Dissonance and Mindful Eating
I’ve been reading a fascinating book called Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions and Hurtful...
5 Problems With “Clean Eating”
I’ve been concerned with the focus on “clean eating” for a while, but I started thinking about it again after seeing a segment from...
Don’t Let One Dark Cloud Get You Down
A few days ago I was out for a walk on a lovely morning, with sun and a mix of blue sky and white, puffy clouds. Then I spotted a single,...
How to Avoid Food Marketing Traps
A few weeks ago, I was astonished to see Halloween candy already out in the local grocery store. I expected it around September (although...
What to Do When Self-Judgment Creeps In
I got a new iPhone a few months ago, and it came with a new version of the Health app. This new version includes comparisons to my prior...
Are You Sure About Your Food Likes and Dislikes?
Last week, I mentioned that I used to think I didn’t like oatmeal. Now, though, it’s one of my favorite breakfast foods and something I...
How to Let Go of Security Foods – 3 Ways to Get Started
When I was growing up, one of my brother’s friends had a security blanket that he took everywhere. He was like Linus in the Charlie Brown...
What Happens When You Push Yourself Just a Little
Last week, I had to bring my car to the shop to get checked out, and due to the pandemic, I didn’t want to hang out in the waiting room....
What to Do When You’re Stuck in the Doldrums
Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck in the doldrums. I first learned about the doldrums when I read The Phantom Tollbooth, which is still one...
