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5 Empowering Words that Will Instantly Boost Your Well Being

October 14, 2015

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When I was in my twenties consistently eating healthy was a struggle for me. I always tried to avoid sweet and indulgent foods, only to eventually overindulge in them. Then out of nowhere something strange began to happen: I gave myself permission to eat what I truly wanted.

And you know what happened? I didn’t overeat or go crazy like I thought I would. In fact, my eating made a huge turn for the better. I made another discovery: I actually prefer to eat nutritious foods most of the time. These 5 empowering words — I give myself permission to — completely changed my relationship with food.

But these days, giving myself permission is not just about food. I’ve had to learn the hard way that giving myself permission is especially important for anyone in the throes of modern parenting. Michelle Segar writes about this in her book, No Sweat, in terms of moving your body more. But you know, giving yourself permission can range from doing something healthy, not-so healthy or completely neutral to one’s health. But if it is in tune with what you really need, it enhances feelings of well-being every single time. (more…)

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  1. Sherrie says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Thank you! I needed this today and I am printing it off and adding it to my words of wisdom file for those days when I need reminding it’s ok to do what I need to do and it is also ok if that is in direct contradiction from the day before.

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    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Your welcome! That’s a great idea…words of wisdom file…

      Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    October 15, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I agree. This was timely for me too today as your posts often tend to be. I am glad you ignored your inner critic and pressed publish anyway. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD says

      October 15, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks Suzanne! I always figure that if I’m feeling it, others probably are as well

      Reply
  3. Wendi McKenna says

    October 19, 2015 at 1:06 am

    A wonderful post! Sharing it with everyone. Thank you.

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  4. Danit says

    October 21, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Thank you! This came at the right time for me too. I have a 2-month old baby and I’ve been working very hard on his sleeping schedule. He sleeps best in his own crib, which makes it very difficult to go out. So here is mine:
    I give myself permission to go out and run an errand, even if it will disrupt his nap schedule
    I give myself permission to stay home and not run an errand, so that he will have a good nap.

    Reply

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