7 Steps to Take if You Believe Your Partner Expects Perfection From You

7 Steps to Take if You Believe Your Partner Expects Perfection From You

If your partner expects perfection, it can strain your relationship. Discover seven practical steps to address the issue, communicate better, and create a healthier dynamic.

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Finding Yourself Again: Reconnecting With Your Identity in the Postpartum Journey
New Moms Dawn Leprich-Graves New Moms Dawn Leprich-Graves

Finding Yourself Again: Reconnecting With Your Identity in the Postpartum Journey

Do You Feel Like You’ve Lost Yourself? Becoming a mom is a profound transformation, but it can also feel like losing pieces of yourself along the way. The activities, interests, and parts of your identity that once felt so clear might now seem distant or irrelevant. You may wonder: “Who am I outside of being a mom?” “Will I ever feel like myself again?” “How do I balance motherhood with my own needs and desires?” These questions are normal and valid. Let’s explore how you can reconnect with your identity, honor the person you’ve always been, and embrace who you are becoming.

Why Identity Feels So Shaky Postpartum=

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Breaking Free from the ‘New Year, New You’ Trap: Embracing Authentic Goals and Self-Compassion
Food and Body Image Concerns, Holiday Stressors Dawn Leprich-Graves Food and Body Image Concerns, Holiday Stressors Dawn Leprich-Graves

Breaking Free from the ‘New Year, New You’ Trap: Embracing Authentic Goals and Self-Compassion

Breaking Free from the “New Year, New You” Trap: Embracing Authentic Goals and Self-Compassion

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, many people find themselves swept up in the relentless tide of the “New Year, New You” mantra. Diet culture, fitness challenges, and promises of transformation flood our social media feeds, urging us to strive for unattainable ideals. While goal-setting can be a powerful tool for growth, this approach often leaves us disconnected from our authentic selves and fosters feelings of inadequacy when we don’t achieve perfection. Let’s explore how you can break free from the “New Year, New You” trap by setting authentic goals rooted in self-compassion and adopting weight-inclusive practices that honor your unique journey.

The Problem with “New Year, New You” The “New Year, New You” mindset often perpetuates the following harmful ideas:

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How to Support Each Other During the Overstimulating Holiday Season: A Guide for Neurodivergent Couples

How to Support Each Other During the Overstimulating Holiday Season: A Guide for Neurodivergent Couples

Does the Holiday Season Feel Overwhelming?

For neurodivergent couples, the holidays can be both joyful and overwhelming. Between sensory overload, social obligations, and shifting routines, you might find yourself thinking:

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Navigating Food and Body Struggles During Christmas: Finding Joy Beyond Diet Culture
Food and Body Image Concerns, Holiday Stressors Dawn Leprich-Graves Food and Body Image Concerns, Holiday Stressors Dawn Leprich-Graves

Navigating Food and Body Struggles During Christmas: Finding Joy Beyond Diet Culture

The holiday season is here, bringing with it festive meals, joyful gatherings, and sometimes an unwelcome guest: diet culture. For many, Christmas can feel like a minefield of food rules, guilt, and body dissatisfaction. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This post explores how to embrace the holiday season with self-compassion, ditch diet culture, and find joy in food and connection.

Understanding Diet Culture’s Grip on the Holidays-

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