Actively seek out and tolerate discomfort, as it is a deep human need for growth. This builds resilience, makes you feel more alive, and connects you more deeply to yourself and others.
Develop the ability to sit with uncomfortable feelings and emotions without trying to change them. This helps you understand that emotions are temporary and will pass, fostering resilience and preventing reliance on external distractions.
Actively carve out and protect moments of stillness and solitude in your day. This addresses the modern crisis of presence and reduces a major stressor that can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms like emotional eating.
Carve out and protect time to do things you genuinely enjoy, regardless of how busy your life is. This is a crucial form of self-care that helps you feel more alive.
Challenge yourself by regularly stepping outside your comfort zone, even with small actions that might scare you. This practice is incredibly gratifying, fuels resilience, and fosters an openness to change.
If you experience compulsive eating, journal what happened emotionally that day to identify triggers. This helps uncover the unconscious drive to change your emotional state that compels these behaviors.
If you’re unsure what activities you love, reflect on what you naturally enjoyed doing as a child. This can help you rediscover passions and guide you toward fulfilling self-care activities.
Consider consuming a daily health drink like AG1, which contains gut bacteria strains and plant-based compounds. This supports digestion and enriches the gut microbiome by increasing beneficial bacteria.