You may find yourself gathering with friends and family in thanksgiving. There’s something about being around people that you don’t see everyday that prompts a desire to put your best foot forward. You want to be seen for who you really are, and you want to belong – to be loved and accepted.
Of course! We all crave this acceptance.
If you’ve had food “stuff,” your desire to be seen in your best light may translate into certain expectations for your body. Let’s face it: we feel more confident when we fit into our “thin clothes!” We often translate that feeling of thinness into safety, worthiness and loveability.
But what if you’ve gained weight since the last holiday, or since the last time you saw your holiday guests? You may be feeling vulnerable, wondering if you will be judged or criticized. You may wonder – will anyone say anything? What will they be thinking? Will they notice? And this vulnerability, and the undercurrents of anxiety in its wake, can lead right to the food!
In this audio, I offer comfort, encouragement, and support if you’re feeling anxious about the opinions of others – about your body or your very self – and the scrutiny it may bring during the holiday season. How do we find peace and soothe the anxiety?
Note: This audio is the first message in a special series delivered now through the first week of January. Learn more about it and how to sign-up on my personal website here.
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