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Do you feel like you’re addicted to chocolate?

July 16, 2016

If you want to learn more about your brain and how to alter your food-related thoughts, try the following exercise: For the next five minutes, DON’T think about chocolate. That’s right.. whatever you do.. DON’T think about chocolate; DON’T imagine it, DON’T picture it, DON’T say the word ‘chocolate’ to yourself. How did you go?If … Read More

What ‘self compassion’ looks like in action.

July 16, 2016

After spending the last 3 months training for the Gold Coast Half Marathon, I developed a viral infection only 5 days out. Being told by medical professionals that participating in the event wasn’t worth the risk to my health didn’t make the decision to withdraw any easier nor make me feel any better; being reminded … Read More