Health and Wellness
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Stream of Consciousness: Sterilization
It was so much simpler than I expected. I met with my new gynecologist and told her I’d like to be sterilized. She said, “Ok,” and asked me if I was sure. And I am sure, even though there’s a lot of emotion behind being sure. She told me there were risks, though minimal. She… Read more
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4 Ways to Balance Productivity and Cleanliness
Cleanliness and productivity go hand in hand. There’s been plenty of research done over the years to support this idea, too. Some of the benefits of a clean environment include lower stress levels, higher morale, and increased focus. More to come on how to balance these in a minute. If you’re reading this, you probably… Read more
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How to Combat a Creative Scarcity Mindset
My relationship with my creativity has had its ups and downs. I’ve had periods where I barely keep track of all the ideas I have, so I make lists upon lists so I don’t forget. I’ve had times where I was afraid I would run out of ideas if I didn’t limit them to a… Read more
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What We Keep Messing Up About “SMART” Goals
Goals should be SMART, right? Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. But a lot of us fail to pay attention to the achievable and relevant parts of the planning process. We stick to specific and time bound, and if life goes sideways or we get smacked with a global pandemic or an illness or family… Read more
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My Quest for a Fat-Friendly Doctor
You are doing the best you can. Other people’s problematic beliefs about what it means to try hard and be healthy have no bearing on what you are doing for yourself. You do not have to do yoga, eat kale, go gluten free, or get acupuncture in order to be worthy of rest, nourishment, and… Read more
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When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
I haven’t felt like myself lately. I used to always be there for everyone around me with a pep talk for every situation. I listened to people’s problems, authentically gave them an ear, and told them that it was okay to not be okay — but that they were great and deserved great things. I… Read more
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How to Eat Ethically When You’re Recovering from an Eating Disorder
Your first priority in eating while recovering from an eating disorder is to feed yourself and work on the mental health aspects of your recovery. But as you get further into recovery you may want to start investigating more sustainable and ethical food choices. Read more
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How to Keep Your Body and Mind in Check When at Home
Keeping up with your mental and physical state is extremely important, especially during times of uncertainty like these. Luckily, there are at-home tools to help you do just that. From a pain tracker that records your hourly symptoms, to a mindfulness tracker that marks your head-to-toe sensations, there are plenty of options available no matter… Read more
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What You Need to Know About Weight Gain During Social Distancing
You have permission to not be on a diet right now (and forever after this is over). Read more
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