Emotional eating shadow work

1. Mindful Eating: Pay attention to food, moment to moment, without judgment. 2. All in Moderation: A slice of cake won't kill ya ok? 3. Body Neutrality: Focusing on how the body feels and functions vs. how it looks. 4. Food is Energy: Viewing food as a basic need (as fuel) vs. a coping mechan

The Function of Emotions: A Complete Guide for Neurodivergent People

Emotional eating tips and prompts.

It's possible and normal to struggle with several types of emotional eating. Identifying your archetype is the first step towards change.

I’m really bad about writing about myself and talking about myself. For the number of notebooks I have, you would think that I really love writing in a journal and reflecting on myself. False. Browsing through Pinterest, I found the “Emotional Eating Journal Challenge“. Thus, for the month of May, I’m going to try to […]

Approach these shadow work prompts with patience and gentleness, allowing yourself to gradually explore and understand the suppressed emotions. It's essential to create a safe and nurturing environment for this exploration to promote healing and self-acceptance.

For individuals who find themselves frequently needing to control situations, outcomes, or even other people, shadow work can be an insightful process to understand the root causes of this need and to develop healthier ways of relating to the world and others. For those struggling with control issues, engaging with these questions can be a challenging yet rewarding process, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional healing, and healthier relationships.