Body Image & Confidence

So there you are, rocking your life, feeling in your power with your food…

Then you pop onto Instagram and BOOM. There’s that super-buff Instafamous fitness model in a bikini on a white-sand beach. Everything about the post is perfection.

You thought you were looking good. But this person is flawless. And just like that, you’re back that gut-punch of “not enoughness.”

“Comparisonitis” strikes again!

It’s that familiar trap that kicks soul-crushing self-doubt into high gear. And it brings along sidekicks like guilt, shame, frustration, confusion and feeling like you need to change.

It can hit you at any moment, no matter who you are. And with the advent of Social Media, the online highlight reel runs 24/7. So it’s pretty tough to escape the constant bombardment of perfection, no matter where you are.

How do you stay in your lane and celebrate your own wins when it feels like everyone else is doing just a little bit better than you?

Today I’m sharing how to manage comparison.  I’ll tell you why we fall into its clutches despite our better judgment, and how it can affect anyone at any time (no matter how “successful” you might be).

And of course, I’ll share ways that you can stop judging your behind-the-scenes life by someone else’s highlight reel parade, and start living YOUR life again!

Ready to take your power back and be unapologetically YOU, no matter what all the “cool kids” are doing? Let’s dive in!

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So where does this need to be perfect come from, and what triggers us to measure our worth by other people’s appearances?

It starts with believing that what you see is always what you get. And whether it’s “IRL” or on the internet, that is rarely the case! But as we all know, there is plenty of “evidence” out there that the rest of the world is a lot happier, prettier, thinner, and more successful than everyone else.

Love it or hate it, Social Media has changed the way we communicate and relate to each other. And likewise, many of the “socials” seem to show only one side of life–the seemingly flawless one.

There’s this portrayal of perfection, especially on outlets where pictures are worth a thousand characters.

Scroll through your Instagram feed, for example, and you’ll see post after pretty post of idealized lives. From A-list Hollywood actresses to Instagram celebs, everyone looks like perfection incarnate.

But what if I told you that behind the pretty pictures, there is plenty of angles, lighting, contouring, and makeup (not to mention photoshopping)?

Add to that the “big guns” like plastic surgery, facial fillers, and Botox. Before you know it, Instagram models look like goddesses among normal women.

Now here’s the thing: I’m not knocking anyone for going with the cosmetic enhancement.

After all, I am a big fan of bronzer on my cheekbones and love playing with makeup. I will be the first to tell you that I’ve had Botox in my forehead – it raises my eyebrows a bit and I love it!

But make no mistake, I don’t partake out of fear or self-rejection. I do it because I genuinely enjoy a game of “dress-up” and have a “why not” feeling towards botox because why not 🙂

I find it all fun and inspiring – and if I ever don’t, I will check myself.

What I am saying is that it’s not fair to judge yourself by what you see on Social Media, TV, or the movies. No matter how idyllic it looks, behind every Insta post, there’s a human being with a complicated life.

Myself included.

I have days when I can barely get out of bed. Then there are days when I’m raring to go, thrilled to be doing my life’s work. And I’ve had every kind of day in between. I bet you have, too.

We all have our bad days. No exceptions. Not even for the Instafamous.

There are over seven billion people on the planet. We all have messy and complex lives. Nobody knows what the heck they’re doing half the time, and the other half we’re probably winging it.

And you know what? That’s OK. That’s just life on planet earth.

No matter what crosses your path, either online or “IRL,” what you see doesn’t tell the whole story. Because that highlight reel isn’t even REAL. It’s fun and energizing, of course. But definitely take it with a grain of salt–and don’t take it to heart!

Of course, there is a flip side to getting taken in by the perfection parade. And it might surprise you!

What if I told you that the things that you respond to in other people–the things that trigger envy and lack-based feelings–are the very qualities that you already possess?

Let’s say someone walks into a room. She radiates joy, confidence, and grace. And that twinge of envy hits you almost instantaneously.

But suppose that this was a good sign? What if you were responding that way because you recognized that same greatness within yourself–and you simply need to set it free?

It’s a phenomenon called “projection.” And it means that other people mirror back your qualities to you, whether you know they’re there or not.

The next time someone triggers your insecurities, flip your perspective. Instead of believing that they’re better than you, remember that they’re just projecting the awesomeness that you already have.

Believe it or not, comparison can be turned into inspiration, if you choose to see others as a projection of who you truly are!

So how do you get from here to there? How do you drop those feelings of inadequacy and start owning your greatness?

It’s not about slapping on a band-aid of positive thinking and calling it good. You need to acknowledge the parts of you that feel insecure first. You need to be kind to yourself and heal what’s going on inside of you. That’s what causes the genuine and lasting changes.

Here’s what I mean by that…

Maybe there was a time in the past when you felt alone, unloved, and neglected. And that earlier version of you decided that changing her outer situation was the way to getting your needs met. You might’ve believed that you needed to lose weight, look pretty, be richer or more successful, and then you’d finally get the love, connection, and peace you desired.

Of course, that doesn’t work. I know that from years of personal experience.

Years ago, I was a frequent competitor in fitness competitions. And even though I was super lean, had those shredded abs, and was in amazing shape, I wouldn’t let anyone–not even my own mom–take pictures of me.

Even though I technically “looked good,” I didn’t want to see it.

I obsessed about “fixing” my body to make me feel more secure. But I still despised myself to the point that I wouldn’t allow anyone to take a picture of me.

I struggled to change how I looked in hopes of loving myself. And yet all I did was continue to reject myself.

External changes won’t take away internal pain. Nothing will shift for real until you come face-to-face with the part of you that needs healing.

I’m talking about getting in touch with that scared inner child. The one who is afraid she won’t get the love, attention, and connection that she needs.

And no amount of weight loss, money, or status can do that for you.

Sure, if you suddenly become that Instagram model or fitness competition queen, you might get an initial boost of validation.  But if you don’t take on the insecurities on the inside, they’ll be right there with you even if you’re on the cover of Cosmopolitan. Guaranteed.

So be kind to yourself. Love that inner child and let her know she’s not alone. And remember that outside appearances are all well and good, but they only take you so far.

If you’re feeling triggered by the parade of perfect images and idealized lives, just remember three things…

First, no matter how ideal someone else’s life looks, there’s always more to them than what shows up on Facebook or Instagram.

Second, when comparison-based triggers threaten to steal your joy, remember they’re showing you the qualities in others that you already have in yourself. So in a backhanded way, that’s actually a good sign!

And finally, remember that your inner feelings always trump your outer circumstances. If you’re not OK with who you are on the inside, losing weight, having more money, or getting more “likes” won’t bring you the peace you crave.

Now, trust me–you couldn’t have convinced me that it’s “what’s inside that counts” back when I started this journey. So if this all sounds like a lot of positive thinking claptrap, I know how you feel!

But over the years, I learned a lot about perceptions, comparisons, and projections. And it was a big-time game changer for my body image and self-confidence.

And now, I want to share what I’ve learned with you! So that’s why I made you this special gift.

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Loving the body you live in is one of the most liberating feelings there is. And over the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of women learn to do just that!

Nothing is more gratifying than helping someone break free from things like binge and emotional eating, lack of self-worth, and negative body image. And from there, guide them to find peace, freedom, and ease with their body and their food.

It’s my number one mission in life, mainly because it’s a struggle that I know all too well.

For about 12+ years, I resented my body. I hated how it looked. It made me feel trapped. Not quite the foundation for a loving partnership, right?

And believe me, the strategies I chose to make myself feel better only made things worse.

I forced, pushed, and shamed myself into trying to lose weight. I attempted to control every bite I ate. I endlessly struggled in an attempt to find peace in my body and freedom with food.

You can imagine how well that worked out for me!

But the worst part was my real motivation. You see, I thought that changing my outside appearance would make me finally feel worthy on the inside.

At some point in our lives, most of us women are taught that our worth is based solely on how we look. There’s an underlying message that receiving our basic human needs depends on whether the scale (or the mirror) gives us its approval.

And like so many women, I thought that being seen, heard, and loved depended strictly on my body size. I believed that it if I wanted my needs met, I’d better make sure I fit the world’s standard of “pretty.”

Can you relate?

In recent years, though, the body positivity movement has gotten a lot of attention. Nowadays women are speaking out about loving yourself as you are, no matter what your size.

Overall, I believe that this movement is beautiful at heart.  But everything has a flip-side, even things as well-intentioned as body love.

What happens when you look in the mirror, tell yourself, “I love you just the way you are,” only to have your mind say, “yeah, right!” back at you?

Sometimes, the harder you try to convince yourself that you “love your body”, the more that your inner critic pipes up and says, “no, you don’t.”

Then you feel like a failure because you don’t believe your own words. You get frustrated because positive thinking isn’t doing it for you. Which only makes those negative thoughts even nastier.

It’s like your well-meaning body positive talk becomes a band-aid on a bullet wound. And it sends you down an even deeper downward emotional and mental spiral.

So do you tell that inner critic to shut up and keep pushing the positive words, or will that happy self-talk only add fuel to the fire?

I’m guessing you know the answer there!

What if you could connect with that inner critic, and instead of shutting her down, you could show her a little bit of love?

Today I’m going to show you how to connect with the part of you that secretly (or not so secretly) hates your body. The part of you that fights your progress, hits you with the mental attacks, and drowns you in negative self-talk.

You can heal the part of you that feels unworthy. You can create a partnership with your body rather than living in an constant state of warfare.

It all starts with understanding where that inner critic is coming from, and bringing her to peace rather than bypassing her pain.

When you heal that part of yourself, your confidence returns. You drop the struggle and end the internal body warfare.

And the before you know it, that “body positivity” thing goes from a nice but unrealistic idea to an everyday reality for you!

Let me show you how to get real about body love, let that inner critic speak its peace, and heal that naysaying voice once and for all!

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Now, you might think that all you need to do is simply shift from negative to positive body thoughts. But here’s the deal: if all it took was trading the inner insults for warm and fuzzy thoughts, we’d all just do it. And, BOOM, everyone would love their bodies with the fervor of an emoji with heart-shaped eyes.

But we all know THAT never happens.

Here’s the truth: the part of you that criticizes your body is more than just a “negative thinker.”

It has a deep-rooted, visceral belief that your self-worth is determined by your size.

Now, you might be saying to yourself, “I don’t think that way about my body.”  And logically speaking, you’re probably right.

But have you ever had a moment when you’re going through your day, you’re feeling on top of the world, then you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and your heart sinks?

Just like that, you go from feeling like a lioness to a scared little field mouse. And all because you saw a few extra pounds or a bit of cellulite in a quick flash of a mirror.

Those unplanned moments can tank your emotional and mental state in a heartbeat. Which suggests that there’s a little more going on here than mere “negative thoughts.”

We’re talking about a subtle yet deep-rooted belief that you won’t be loved, or have the attention or connection you desire, if you aren’t a certain size.

And here’s the thing: needing love, attention, and connection does not mean you are superficial. It doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human.

We all need connection, love, and partnership. Everyone wants to live without fear of judgment. And feeling empowered in your body is paramount to a happy life.

So let’s get back to how that inner critic cranks up the nasty mind-chatter. When you try to think happy body thoughts but your mind throws them back with a vengeance, think of it as an opportunity.

It’s an opportunity not to judge yourself, but rather to notice where your inner critic might need a little bit of love.

Here’s what I mean by that…

Suppose that you have one of those “mirror moments” and you’re hitting the emotional skids. Do force yourself into stopping the nasty self-talk? Is now the moment to recite a body-love affirmation in hopes of “faking it ’til you make it?”

Honestly, both strategies will probably disappoint you.

If you try to push your way out of a negative thought spiral, you’ll only fall further down the rabbit hole. And if you force the shiny happy thoughts before you’re ready to believe them, you won’t buy anything you tell yourself.

At the end of it all, you’ll likely feel that this “body positivity” thing works for everyone but you.

So how do you stop the shame spiral and get some of that body love for yourself?

The key is to catch the negative thought train before it flies off the rails. And also to be kind to yourself if you can’t turn it around right away.

Here’s how you make that happen…

Connect with the part of you that feels scared, judged, and lonely. That part of you that believes that it has to be a certain size to be loved and accepted.

Meet this part of yourself with compassion and understanding rather than fear and judgment.

Here’s an analogy for you…

Let’s say that you were speaking to a young child, a little girl who confided in you that she’s afraid of not being loved.

What would you say to her? How would you encourage her? What would you tell her so that she knew she was accepted and cherished just as she was?

That’s the kind of care and attention that your inner critic craves. And it’s up to the “grownup” part of you to show your fearful side that everything is going to be OK.

Before you can go from body loathing to body love, you have to start with compassion. You need to acknowledge the parts of yourself that hold those erroneous beliefs. And address those fear-based ideas with understanding and love.

Only then will the negative thoughts begin to subside. And from there, those body-love affirmations will become a lot easier to believe!

I know what it’s like to struggle in this way. For years, deep-rooted beliefs about my body controlled my life. But I used these strategies to heal my inner wounds, and it made body positivity actually achievable for me!

Now, here’s the thing: you don’t have to do a 180-degree turn in one sitting in order to start feeling better NOW. It’s a process, and lasting body love takes time, practice, and patience. But you can transcend the pain. And you can take the first step today!

If that feels downright impossible right now, I hear you. And I have a special gift for you that is sure to help!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly! 

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Ever had a moment when you’re feeling kind of “meh” for no apparent reason?

It’s like you’re stuck in a funk, technically you know what you should be doing, but for whatever reason, you can’t get yourself off of dead center.

Maybe you’ve tried all the things to snap out of it, but harder you work to claw your way out, the deeper in the emotional hole you get.

It happens to the best of us, that dreaded feeling of being STUCK.

And no matter how much time you invest in self-development or how much work you do on yourself, you’re going to have those human moments.

Resistance, pushback, and “backslides” happen to everyone.

Maybe you feel like you fell off the wagon with your eating plan. Perhaps you had a moment where you looked at where you are, and it just didn’t seem good enough.

And just like that, that emotional spiral hits, and you’re stuck in the quagmire.

Most of the time, the first instinct is to push yourself out of that negative pattern, immediately if not sooner. Get back to that high-vibe and happy place NOW, or else…

But here’s the thing: nobody goes from the depths of stuckness to the heights of happiness in one fell swoop. There are a few steps between feeling stagnant and feeling liberated, and they’re all steps that you can’t skip.

That means recognizing those moments of emotional stuckness when they show up. It means leaning into the struggle, being with it, and just honoring the fact that at the moment, you’re just not feeling so great.

It means surrendering to what is happening NOW, and without judgment.

It also means understanding that an occasional bad mood doesn’t mean that you’re doomed. It doesn’t imply that you’re broken, and it isn’t saying that you’re a failure.

All it is saying is that this is where you’re at right now.

And the good news is that not only will it pass, but also that you don’t have to force yourself through it to make it go away.

Today I’m sharing four steps to recognize when you’re in a funk, accept the way you feel, and move through those feelings with relative ease and grace.

I’ll show you how to ride that emotional wave and come out stronger, more empowered, and more loving of yourself.

How do you go from a serious hot mess to empowered and de-stressed? And most of all, to simply feeling GOOD again?

Let’s get into all that right here!

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Step #1: Accepting where you are right NOW. It might sound a little counterintuitive (like many things I share here on the blog!), but when you’re feeling stuck, the most useless thing you can do is to try and push your way out.

But as you know, fighting your way out is usually the first thing we all try, right? Push your way out, don’t give up, and start feeling like you again…right? Riiight?

I bet you also know that not only does this not work, but it also usually leaves you feeling worse off than you started.

I have my moments when I’m feeling exhausted and drained as much as anyone. Those moments where I doubt myself, feel like I’m stuck on a hamster wheel, and am not accomplishing anything.

That’s when that inner critic pipes up for all of us. It calls you out and beats you up for not being where you wish you were. It tells you that you’re a failure for all the things you haven’t done.  

Oddly enough, the more you beat yourself up for not being where you want to be, the less likely you are to take any action steps to get there.

And then the less you get done. And the more that cycle of chaotic thinking perpetuates itself.

I know for me, these are often the moments where I feel like grabbing a cup of coffee, pushing through, and attempting to fight my way out.

But this is also the time to recognize that the more you struggle, the more stuck you stay. The harder you try to guilt and shame yourself into action, the more you’re going to pull back.

Ironically, the most powerful thing you can do is drop ALL the judgment, forcing, and shaming, and look at where you are. And be honest about how you feel.

It might sound crazy, but it’s the pathway back to peace. And it sets you up for the next step!

Step #2: What do you need at this moment? It starts by telling yourself how you feel, whether that be exhausted, overwhelmed, or just down in the dumps.

But make no mistake–once you’ve gotten real with yourself about how you’re feeling, it doesn’t give you the license just to lay around. The next step is deciding to explore something different.

That means partnering with yourself, listening to your body and your heart, and deciding what would help you take the next step to a more empowered state.

I’m not talking about feeling 100% better in one giant leap, either. All you need to do is to decide what you need right NOW to feel even slightly more grounded and loved.

How do you do it?

When that crazy emotional spiral has you spinning out of control, drop your focus from your worried mind down into your heart, and just BE.

Get out of your head and into your body. Find that place of calmness and surrender, and connect with the real YOU.  

And then, ask yourself what you need to honor yourself at the highest capacity in THIS moment.

Step #3: Take Action! Once you decide what would honor you the most, the next step is natural–take action and do it! Put your insight into motion and make it real.

Maybe it’s going outside for a short walk. Perhaps you need to close your eyes for a few minutes and breathe. Maybe it’s cranking up a favorite song listen to a favorite song or calling a trusted friend. Or perhaps you need to cancel those plans for tonight and take some time for yourself.

Step #4: Make a Proactive Plan To Handle Those Moments BEFORE They Arise. Now, I’m not going to lie–it’s easy to be high-vibe kind when you’re feeling in your groove.

When you’re feeling good, it’s easier to apply the tools you’ve learned to support yourself! Your body and your brain are on board, and it’s smooth sailing.

So when you’re riding the high-vibe wave, it’s the perfect time to create a proactive plan. The kind of strategy that you can use right away when you find yourself adrift.

And not only can this plan bring you back to your center when you need it, but it can also support you on a daily basis.

The more steps that you take every day to support your emotional state, the more that standing in your power will become a regular thing for you!

So what everyday actions can you take that will keep your spirits up as well as bring you back when you’re feeling down?

Maybe for you, it’s a morning routine, a regular workout, or an evening ritual. It could be meditation, yoga, or simply taking a few moments every day to sit in silence and be in the moment.

Ready to create your personal plan and put it into action? Here’s how to make that happen!

Make a list of 10 things that leave you feeling empowered, connected, and enlightened. And from there, implement these steps on a daily basis.

Because the more proactively you take care of yourself, the less those low times and black holes will happen. And when they do, you’ll be able to bounce back faster and with more gusto.

And if you want to take this enlightening practice a step deeper, especially if you’re struggling with your body and your food, I have a special gift that I know you’re going to love!

Click the image below where I’ve got a special gift for you! We call them, “Craving Cards”, and they’re one of our most popular tools!

If you ever feel night time cravings, sugar cravings, the urge to just say “screw it I’m going to start my diet over tomorrow”, or like you need a little body confidence pick me up… 

Just grab a card, go through the prompts, and shift it instantly!

Click the image above and let me know where to send them!

You’ll also get mini demo video training sessions for each card where I share how to use the cards and some of my best tips for food freedom forever!

With our Craving Cards and Demo Series… 

You’ll learn how to stop cravings in their tracks, feel confident, and get back your power, fast! 

Love,
Brittany

PS: Want the exact freedom and ease with our foods that myself and thousands of our clients get to experience?

In our Beating Binge Eating Blueprint (BBEB), I show you how to make this happen in just 8 weeks!

Many of our students have seen a DRASTIC difference in as little as a few days!

It’s our signature program, and up until recently, it was $3000 or more to join.

For now, you can get it as a part of our Food Freedom Collection for practically free by clicking the image below!

There is no catch…every resource I’ve created for food freedom and body confidence will land straight in your if you just click that image below and let me know where to send it!

Ever noticed that it’s a lot easier to be loving, compassionate, and forgiving with others than it is with ourselves?

Sometimes we all fall to that little voice inside of us. It’s all too easy to listen to that inner dialogue that is often as nasty as a social media troll.

It’s that voice that constantly tells you that you’re not good enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, smart enough–you name it.

And the funny thing is that those internal barbs we give ourselves are often skew our body image more than anything else.

So why does this happen? Why are we so quick to put ourselves down, especially when it comes to what we see in the mirror?

Let’s think about the world around us. There are messages everywhere that encourage us all to doubt our worthiness, and with the idea that you have to be “better” if you want love, connection, or attention.

Before you know it, you start believing that you’re not OK the way you are. And that you’d better get “better” or you’ll be denied your basic human needs.

Makes you wonder if that inner critic is doing you a favor by prodding you along to “improve…”

But the truth is that you were born worthy. You don’t need to earn the right to love, connection, and attention.

Once you take that to heart, you’ll find that naysaying voice pretty useless.

But how do you turn that constant mind-jabber off? How do you step into your confidence, remember your worth, and start feeling free within your own body regardless of what that voice has to say?

You could try and force the nasty self-talk to stop. You could try to force yourself into a place of self-love before you’re ready to believe it.

But if you’re anything like me, you know from experience that this pathway doesn’t get you where you want to go.

You see, change rooted in fear isn’t sustainable. If you want lasting change, it’s got to come from a place of genuine love.

I’m not talking about faking it ‘til you make it with well-meaning but empty affirmations (although affirmations do have their time and place). I mean practicing loving thoughts AND actions, and making a conscious choice to practice them consistently.

Because something magical happens when you make loving thoughts and actions as a practice…

Eventually, you start seeing everything from a perspective of love. You start rewiring your brain to see the beauty in everything, yourself included.

Over time, it changes your actions, your behavior, and the way that you show up in the world for the better.

No pushing, or forcing required!

But how do you start? How do you drop the fight with that inner critic and make peace with her once for all?

I use a three-letter strategy to set my clients up for loving thoughts that last. It’s a little acronym that I call “ORE.”

You can choose how you want to feel. Do you want to embody fear, doubt, and shame…OR would you rather choose love, compassion, and grace?

The “ORE” method shows you how to set yourself up for the thoughts and actions that love you back. Let’s get into the “how” of it right now at the video below!

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Step #1: Observe. When naysaying thoughts show up, you can have two choices: either believe them or observe them. I suggest you observe them, and then separate yourself from them.

Observe your thoughts as though they were a movie. Notice what you’re thinking, but don’t hold onto those thoughts. That’s what I mean by “separating yourself.”

You see, you HAVE thoughts. But you are NOT your thoughts. When you distinguish your true self from the jibber-jabber of your mind, those thoughts lose their power over you. And sooner or later, the inner critic’s voice simply drifts away.

Step #2: Recognize and reassure. The next step is to recognize that thoughts are nothing but habits and patterns. Most of them are on repeating loops, and they’re patterned and automatic.

In fact, about 95% of the thoughts you thought today are the same ones you thought yesterday. That’s true for everyone on the planet.

The cool part is that you can choose the thoughts that you focus on. You have the power to choose what thoughts you want to keep and which ones you’d rather let go.

But if you let your thoughts run on autopilot, they are running the show.  So for best results, choose your thoughts wisely.

The first part of step two is to recognize that your thoughts are just thoughts–and they don’t mean anything about the person you really are.

As you observe your thoughts, then, recognize that they may be flowing through your mind, but they are not a reflection of your true self.

The second part of step two is reassurance. No matter what your thoughts might try to convince you of, reassure yourself that you are capable. You are worthy. And you are loved.

Send that loving reassurance to the fearful, ego-based part of you that triggers the doubt-based patterns. Tell that fear-based place that there is nothing to fear…and that you’ve got this.

Step 3: Embody your truth. Now, here’s the thing. It’s easy to say things like “I feel worthy of love no matter what the scale says today.” But are you believing your own words?

It’s OK if you’re not buying what you’re telling yourself just yet! In my experience, I’ve found that it takes more than just repeating happy words to make real change.

The difference comes when you add a little fire to your positive self-talk in the form of loving actions. Real-time steps you can take to embody the reassurance from step two.

Let me give you an example…

Many of the women I work with come to the program with the desire to release weight. And nearly all of them tell me that they’ve been putting off buying new clothes until they’ve gotten down to the size they want to be.

Here’s where we take a completely different approach…

We encourage them to take what sounds like the last step FIRST. That is, go out and buy something new right NOW. Something that would inspire and uplift them. And don’t wait until you’ve dropped 20 pounds or are a “perfect” size whatever.

Why? Because when you take a stand like this, you’re acting as if you’re already “there”. You’re putting yourself in the place of a woman who already has what you want right now.

It’s choosing something that makes you feel inspired and empowered right now, no matter what size you are.

It’s reassuring that fearful part of you that you are already deserving of love, no matter how you think you look right now.

Most of all, it sends that self-love signal to the Universe. You’re saying that you are already worthy of support, attention, and love. No matter what that sharp-talking inner critic might say.

These steps might be challenging in the beginning. But the more you practice them, the easier they’ll get.

The more often that you choose loving thoughts and actions over critical barbs and negative self-talk, the more your outer world will shift to match your inner being.

But you CAN make it happen. If you need any support in this area, we are here for you!

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Love,
Brittany

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