Is anything we want it to be. The only requirement is that we listen to what we want.... first. Kim x … [Read more...] about Real Self-Care
Time for a Pat on the Back
Since living in America, something I've noticed is that there isn't that same sense of wind-down than you get in Australia at the end of the year. Perhaps it's because it's our winter in the USA versus summer in Australia. Or maybe it's because USA have a shorter break over the holiday season? So that sense of ...... "Hey it's almost the holidays, let's slow down and all give ourselves a pat on the back for getting through everything that's happened this year!" ..... sometimes feels … [Read more...] about Time for a Pat on the Back
Thinking Grey
Black and white thinking is when we think in one extreme or the other. An example of black and white thinking might be, Cake is bad. salad is good. Sugar and carbs are bad, fruit and vegetables are good. I didn't exercise, so that's bad. I exercised so I've been good. There can be so much guilt wrapped up with back and white thinking. A continual seesaw of good and bad self-judgment. But mix the black and white together, and we get grey. The grey symbolizes neutrality and balance. … [Read more...] about Thinking Grey
Whoever you are
Is the title of my all-time favorite children's book on this planet (no exaggeration). It's written by Australian children's author, Mem Fox. (And it's the inspiration behind my new daily function doodle too) I've had this book for years since my kids were babies and still think of it regularly. It was published back in 1998. The simplicity in which it shares a message of appreciation, diversity, and acceptance for all human beings. It's just beautiful. Here's a snippet.... "But … [Read more...] about Whoever you are
Time to shutdown
We know it well, after pushing all week. That mind-numbing feeling strikes. When our brain says... "that's enough, I'm done". And it's time to listen. Happy Friday, Kim x … [Read more...] about Time to shutdown
Fitspiration with a twist
If you're a user of social media, it's likely you've heard of the term fitspiration. It stands for fit + inspiration. And is a type of social media content that aims to inspire people to maintain 'healthy' exercise and eating habits. The kinds of content that fall into the fitspiration category are images of. people doing fitness workouts or fitness videos before and after photos fitness related quotes even some pictures of foods labeled as 'healthy', 'nutritious' or pre/post … [Read more...] about Fitspiration with a twist
Shitty First Drafts
My task this week was to write a shitty first draft of my manuscript results section. In actual fact it was more like the 15th draft. It had already gone through many reviews with senior academic staff. But this time the feedback called for an almost complete re-write. Writing a shitty draft has never come easy for me. As a former and recovering perfectionist, I used to twist myself into knots trying to make the first cut perfect. It was futile. But this time I worked hard to keep it … [Read more...] about Shitty First Drafts
Social Media that’s Helpful
On this blog often I talk about the types of social media exposures that are harmful for our body image. But recent research has revealed that some social media content may help to support our body image. The self-compassion movement are posts that aim to inspire us to treat ourselves with greater compassion and self-care. This type of content often consists of quotes and relatable comics and doodles. An experimental study among female university students has shown that exposure to … [Read more...] about Social Media that’s Helpful
The grass is always greener on the other side
How often do we hear that phrase? It's rooted in the social comparison theory. Which suggests that it's our natural instinct to compare ourselves with people we think are similar to ourselves. When we think the grass is greener on the other side we think that others are better, happier, smarter, richer, prettier than we are -- a perfect recipe for feeling dissatisfied with our own bodies. Maybe it's time to get out the fertilizer. Kim x Related Posts 3 Pillars of Body … [Read more...] about The grass is always greener on the other side
Am I Pretty?
You are unique, You are creative, You are strong, You are kind, You are compassionate, You are loving, You are hard-working, thoughtful, and a wonderful friend. You are a warrior. Pretty.....? a word that doesn't do you justice -- because you are SO much more! Kim x Written in response to a common phrase entered into google "am I pretty". … [Read more...] about Am I Pretty?