‘Just think positive’? Probably one of the most irritating and unhelpful statements someone can say! When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, replaying a mistake, or spiraling after a difficult interaction and someone suggests looking on the bright side, changing your mindset, or focusing on the positives do you not just want to slap them […]

Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t Fix How You Feel (And What Might Actually Help)

Have you ever noticed that when life feels overwhelming, your body image thoughts seem to get louder?  Maybe something feels uncertain. Stress. Change. A low-level sense that something isn’t right. And then, almost without warning, your focus shifts. You start thinking more about how you look. You notice your body more. You feel more critical, […]

Body Image and Emotional Safety: Why Your Body Becomes the Target

Have you ever noticed that body image gets louder when life feels out of control? You never notice it during the calm, happy weeks, but during the ones when you wish for a break. Anxiety spikes that seem to come from nowhere. The moments when something feels unstable, unclear, or emotionally risky. Suddenly, your body […]

Body Image and Control: Why Focusing on Your Body Feels Regulating

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