Psychological Theory, Practical Advice, Personal Experience
Do you often have thoughts like this? Or have you been known to say something like this when someone questions your health? If so, you are engaging in Self-Licensing. Similar to that of Compensatory Health Beliefs, Self-Licensing is a mental tool we use when faced with a decision about certain behaviours. Except in this instance
[Content Warning: Eating Disorder]
When healthy eating becomes pathological eating…
How leaving it till later may be the worst thing you can do…
How certain belief systems could be stopping you from becoming healthier…
How bringing nature indoors can make you healthier and happier…
DISCLAIMER:Â This post is my personal opinion, and not any professional advice. If you are attempting weight loss, and are currently on a dieting plan associated with a diet business, and it is working for you, I am happy for your success! However, if you are experiencing difficulties associated with this, or have critical thoughts about
Ok, I know that sounds like a mouthful. But when you get into what it is, the model is actually quite simple. I promise! The BioPsychoSocial Model (Engel, 1977) basically states that our health is a combination of biological, psychology, and social factors. Simple! It originally came about as a challenge to traditional ideas that
While research is not extensive when it comes to the link between sleep and weight management, the majority point in a similar direction:Â Getting regular, good quality sleep, for at least 8 hours or more, can help you to lose weight. Whenever we think of losing weight, typically our minds go to eating healthy, and increasing
The majority of people who made resolutions in celebration of New Years have broken them by now. As much of an optimist I am, that is just a fact. While there are a number of factors that contribute to why this may be, for many it is because their resolutions are way too vague. What
How many times have you said something like that? Replace the cake with some other temptation, and it may sound all too familiar. Well my friend, you are engaging in Compensatory Health Beliefs! Compensatory health beliefs are a way for us to manage the uncomfortable feeling we have when faced with a temptation, but at
