REWARD YOURSELF WITHOUT FOOD:
We are taught at a young age that food is a reward for good behavior, or a way to sooth emotional or physical pain (a shot at the doctor’s office; a breakup). The problem with this is that many adults lean on food when life gets stressful. Ultimately, they wind up gaining weight and feeling more stressed. A great way to break the cycle is to adopt non-food rewards as a way to treat yourself. Bodywork is a great option here. My personal favorites are acupuncture, cupping, infrared saunas and Epsom salt baths. But this could also mean a long, leisurely hike with a friend. I’m a firm believer that the best balance is achieved through both solo and non-solo activities.