Where does one begin when speaking about the stressors that cause anxiety and that come with being a teen in this day and age. The world around us has changed greatly over the years, and it’s safe to say that the people in it have too. I myself know that anxiety builds up like lego …
The range of Yoga and its capabilities spread wide across the world, but ultimately there are so many different ways to practice. A lot of Yoga is simply breath work, but there are also so many different postures in yoga that can do all types of things for your body. Here at Body Positive Works, …
In some way, all of us can say we are “addicted” to food. If you think about it, what happens when you aren’t able to eat anything for an extended period of time? You not only start to crave food, but physically your body tells you that you’re hungry with signals like your stomach hurting …
Meditation is a practice that many view as a “waste of time” or something that they are unable to do because of a “lack of focus”. I myself used to think the exact same way. I am someone who has a hard time staying focused during the day, loses track of things easily, and runs …
The first question that comes to mind when talking about “Holistic Nutrition” may be, “what is a holistic nutritionist?” Holistic Nutritionists focus on the whole person, including your mind, body, and soul. At Body Positive Works, we take a holistic approach to many different struggles that you may be fighting through. Sitting down with a …
For years, I was plagued with anxiety attacks, longing for healing. I went to counseling and engaged in practices of self-care and embodiment, but there was always a glimpse of anxiety present no matter how deeply ingrained I was in my healing journey. For me, this was because I didn’t have my healing toolkit all …
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The years that I was plagued by my eating disorder I was disconnected from myself, not allowing myself to both sit with and express how I was feeling. As a result, the cycle of disordered eating continued to perpetuate itself. After a plethora of conversations with friends and family, I finally accepted that it was …
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For years, I was plagued with anxiety attacks, unable to stop the cycle. And I constantly wondered why I couldn’t heal. As I look back, the answer is apparent; I would suppress my emotions, not let myself sit with how I was truly feeling, and wouldn’t engage in practices that were nourishing for my emotional, physical, …
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Anxiety and Sleep Issues You’ve been in bed for two hours, and the clock reads 12:00am. You have to be up at 5 am to get ready for work. At this point you may wonder if it is worth going to sleep..will you be rested enough to be able to function as needed with only …
Growing up, I always felt different than those around me. I was very smart and did well in classes, but I never liked presenting in front of the class. My anxiety started as young as I could remember and is something that I battle with now, even after completing many many years of schooling. I …
