In 2005, when I was 15 years old, I was diagnosed with Anorexia. At that time there was so little discussion about eating disorders within our culture (outside of the occasional tabloid headline or celebrity weight loss scandal). For the most part, eating disorders were not spoken of, and support and recovery for those who needed it was kept quiet. As a result, my eating disorder and therapy was a secret for my entire high school career.
Read MoreI laughed a little and said, “actually, I hate baths. I feel like everyone always suggests a hot bath, and I hate them. What feels good to me is someone saying I love you unconditionally, and a really solid, firm, hug. Pressured, physical touch soothes me so much, which is why it’s sometimes so hard for me to soothe myself. Last night I found a little stuffed animal in my closet, and I slept with that. For some reason holding it and hugging it soothed me, almost like we were hugging and holding eachother.”
Read MoreToday, I have been in recovery for 5 years, and I am swimming in self-love, in great part because of my affirmation practice. I am a better partner because I take care of and love myself. I am a more thoughtful and considerate friend because I believe in my skills as a listener and empath. I work smarter, not harder, because know I deserve breaks to recharge. I want to share with you my affirmation practice, because it has evolved dramatically from those first few months in treatment. I want to teach you how to go from writing simple, generalized affirmations to powerful, uniquely your affirmations.
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