Obsess Less. Show Up Fully.
Where is your attention when…
you’re out and can’t stop thinking about the way you look?
you’re at a friends birthday and can’t stop thinking about how other people see you?
you’re out at dinner and can’t stop thinking about how many calories you’re eating?
you’re out at lunch with family and tracking your food in MyFitnessPal?
you’re comparing how much you make compared to your friend that just got a promotion?
…on yourself. When it could be (and should be) focused on others.
I know you don’t mean to be obsessing about yourself, but truth be told, you kind of are…
Think about all the time you spend obsessing about yourself when you could be…
celebrating a friend’s big moment.
learning about a stranger.
giving all your attention to someone that needs to be heard.
All of that time you spent focused on what other people think of you or what you think about yourself - you could have been actually building relationships and showing others who you truly are.
Of course, learning to love and accept yourself and improve your relationship with food takes time - but it’s what ultimately will help you make this shift. While you’re in the process of healing though, here’s what you can do to start shifting your focus from yourself, to others:
Observe. Now that you’ve realized that you do this, the first step is to catch yourself doing it in the moment. Observe the thoughts that come up and call them out (in your head of course, lol).
Accept. Leave the judgement behind. Accept that you’re having these thoughts and maybe just make a mental note to confront and question them later. Try not to beat yourself up in the act, but rather notice they’re there, and let them roll by like a cloud.
Transform. Accepting that you have these thoughts, and understanding that they’re not serving you or others around you any good, see if you can focus on the person next to you and get really curious about their life and what they’re talking about. Make it a game to be as focused as you can. Make it your mission to make them feel heard and special.
Show up as your full self. You deserve to be seen for who you really are, not who you are when you’re hiding behind your insecurities.
If you’re looking for a safe space where you can learn how to let go of dieting for good, enjoy food without guilt, and turn exercise into something you love to do rather than something you “have” to do, submit a client application to get in contact with me! I work with clients virtually all over the world helping those who are frustrated with dieting and want to change their relationship with food and themselves.
Hi, I’m Azul Corajoria, an Integrative Health Coach, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor. I support my clients in making step-by-step changes so that they can live a healthy and balanced life. By recognizing the interdependent roles of mindset, nutrition, and movement I educate and hold my clients accountable for achieving their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments with an emphasis on self-care. Together, we navigate the contradictory world of nutrition through intuitive eating, practice mindful movement, and implement small mindset and lifestyle shifts that empower them to be their best selves in the easiest way possible.
