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A long weekend always calls for good food, adventures, and time in the sun. What did you do to nurture yourself this weekend?⁣
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet

At this time of year, it can be tempting to set big, lofty goals for yourself. The anticipation of a new year, new opportunities, and new advetures lures us into the belief that if we can only get that job, run that marathon, or save that money, we’ll FINALLY feel happy and satisfied. Don’t get us wrong, it’s great to know what you want, and ambition is wonderful, but ultimately, it’s important to not let those things define you completely. When we become dependent on our external successes for validation, what are we deriving our value from? Being relentlessly busy and achievement-focused may come with a sense of pride and satisfaction, but it often comes at a price in the long run. ⁣
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Whether it’s fitness or finances, do your goals allow you to be the best version of yourself that you can be? Do they give you the space to craft a healthy and healing relationship with your body? Are you showing up for yourself, and for the people that you love? Are you journeying through this new year, guided by your values? If not, what are some small changes you can make to build a different system? ⁣
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The better we get at managing our own expectations of ourselves, the less likely we will be to end up burned out and unhappy. The better we get at extending kindness and compassion to ourselves, the better we get at extending it to others, too.⁣
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet

Thanks for all the love on our last post! We're so glad it resonated with so many of you, and we're grateful to have a few new friends around here as a result! ⁣⭐
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Diet culture is tricky and toxic, and once you know what it is, you'll realise that it's everywhere! Despite being aware of it, it will probably still cause some bad body image days for all of us. When I'm feeling extra tender, I call a friend and we go for a long, slow walk through the gardens, or along the beach. Stopping to pick up shells or smelling the flowers are great ways to slow down my body, and my thoughts. This is a great time of year to reflect on what that looks like for you. What do you do to care for yourself and your body when you're having a bad day? How is it working for you?⁣
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At the end of the day, it's important to remember that bodies are just bodies. They're simply a vessel in which we can create a good life. So, if you're feeling a bit down about yours today, find a beach, find some flowers, and phone a friend.⁣
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Arohanui,⁣
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Katie x ⁣
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet⁣

Anyone else notice the diet talk that sneaks into most conversations at this time of year? Everyone likes to talk about their new eating plan, and label themselves as 'naughty' and 'guilty for eating too much over Christmas. Maybe the solution is a fast, maybe it's keto, or perhaps a juice cleanse. It may feel like the right thing to do, but it's not good for you. ⁣
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This narrative, diet culture, is the reason our relationship with food so messed up in the first place. It’s a system of beliefs that place value on being a certain size, weight, and shape over actual health. It promotes the false notion that health equals to thinness. Within diet culture, it’s normalised for us to follow meal plans and diets, rather than just listening to and trusting our body. It’s assigning moral judgement to food - like that we’ve been ‘good’ when we’ve eaten healthily and bad or naughty when we’ve been eating things we’ve labelled as bad. It’s the overexposure to thin bodies in all forms of media, without diversity and representation. It takes up our time, money, and energy, and we want to change that. ⁣
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When we let go of the time and energy that we spend on criticism, dieting, and feeling the need to change, we free up energy to be more intuitive and find what feels good for us. Here at Ahei, we are working hard to do our part dismantling a multi-billion dollar wellness industry that flourishes on us all not feeling good enough, and we’re so delighted to have you along for the ride. We can't wait to journey through 2020 with you.⁣ Here's hoping it's full of self acceptance, compassion, and joy.
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet

New Year's eve is almost here, and we hope you have a happy, safe, and restorative one - spending time with loved ones, getting outside, and nourishing your body with delicious food! We've taken a bit of a break to do just that. ⁣
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Whether it’s a walk in the park, a swim at the beach, or a meal with friends, how are you going to take care of your body and mind today? Drop a comment below and let us know! ⁣
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We’ll be back in the new year with some exciting plans for 2020, and we hope that there are wonderful things in store for you, too. Arohanui ⭐⁣
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet

I’ve been there, you’ve been there, we’ve all been there. We interpret everything through our own lens - and our thoughts sure aren’t very kind to us most of the time.⁣⁣
⁣⁣ Maybe someone made an hurtful comment about your body, or perhaps you said something embarrassing in a meeting. You might feel ashamed, angry, or uncomfortable. Brene Brown has coined a simple phrase to help manage these situations, "the story I'm telling myself is..."⁣
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She explains that when using this phrase, “you’re telling the other person your reading of the situation — and simultaneously admitting that you know it can’t be 100% accurate.” It’s a life-saver for a few reasons, it’s honest, it’s transparent, and it’s vulnerable. It’s so important to be able to sit with the discomfort of vulnerability and tell someone what your thoughts are saying. With those six words, you are able to communicate the narrative in your head, and help others understand and challenge that narrative as well.⁣⁣⁣
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So, whether the story in your head is about the boardroom or your body, be sure to tell others what's going through your head. You'll be so glad you did. ⁣⁣
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#āhei #allbodiesaregoodbodies #selfcare #bodypositivity #nondiet #intuitiveeating #mentalhealth #connection #family⁣⁣⁣
#effyourbeautystandards #ditchthediet⁣⁣⁣
#selfesteem #compassion #diet