Even when we have the discipline and skill-set to achieve our goals, a social support system and a sense of community can make the difference between success and quitting. This is because other people can be the bedrock of emotional support and companionship that we...
Cognitive distortions are perceptual errors in our thinking which lead to misinterpretations of reality, especially about how we relate to the self, others, and the world. Everybody struggles with cognitive distortions from time to time. However, if they become a...
Environmental factors refer to any external influences which may have a negative or positive impact on us, directly or indirectly. Major environmental factors include how we relate to intimate social relationships (close friends, family, and significant others),...
A coping mechanism is any thought process or pattern of behavior that acts to alleviate the effects of a stressful situation. There are both positive and negative ways to do so. Unhealthy eating is one of the most common coping mechanisms. This often stems from...
What we think and feel about ourselves, others, and the world has a significant impact on our expectations of outcomes in any given situation: positive or negative. This, in turn, directly affects our behavior, habits, and how we cope. Our nutrition is no different....
