How To Overcome Instant Gratification

Filed Under: Change

One of my favourite blogs is Zenhabits by Leo Babuata. Today I would like to share with you his blog on A Brief Guide to Overcome Instant Gratification... It’s no secret that we live in the age of instant gratification. That’s not news. But Paul...

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Deprivation

Filed Under: Overeating

Is self indulgence the opposite of deprivation? So many of us fear the feeling of deprivation. I must be honest, it’s not my favourite feeling either. Many of my clients tell me: “I ate more because I did not want to feel deprived” “It’s...

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“From our first meeting - two faces on Zoom across the world from each other, there was a sense of familiarity and comfort that was a healing balm for a lifetime of food struggles and dieting. Without realizing how much damage I had done to myself by adhering, for decades, to restrictive food plans and rigid diet programs, Xen had a way of redirecting the harsh and negative self-talk and sending me forth each week with compassion, mindfulness and a new way of seeing myself in the here and now. Gone are the maybe somedays, and if-only, and when-I’m-smaller thinking. Now I am committed to the imperfect and rocky path to listening to my body, accepting my perfect imperfections, and rejecting diet mentality. Those negative voices will revisit me from time to time, I know, but Xen has offered valuable tools for meeting each day as a fresh start - another choice, another chance. Her devotion to this work and her belief in her clients is a remarkable gift; I am so fortunate to have found her. It is never too late to let go of the drama and embrace joy, ease and self-acceptance.”

Karen L, Denver, USA

Certified by The Life Coach School Certified and Trained by The Original Intuitive Eating Pro Professional Member of The Center for Mindful Eating