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After recovering from a severe struggle with the appearance and shape of my own body, the immediate thought of mine, also a natural defense mechanism, was to push myself towards the complete opposite end which is to 'LOVE YOUR BODY' and try to stay as far away as I could to 'hate your body'. To be really honest, the founding of the BodyKind Project that you are reading this blog from right now, was born out of my deep dedication and conviction to promote for body positivity a

Have you ever experienced a 'gut feeling'? There are lots of connections and relationships between your brain and your gut than you could ever imagine---they are like best friends who talks about everything, from practical to emotional ones. What is the Gut-Brain Connection? The gut-brain connection refers to a continuous and two way communication network that links your digestive track with your central nervous system. It explains how bodily functions like digestion, immune

People often view Emotional Regulation as having the capability to always stay calm, avoid negative emotions, and simply control our emotions from explosion. However, emotional regulations appears in nonlinear circumstances where you shouldn't be attempting to eliminating or keeping an emotion. Instead of thinking of your emotions as unrelated states of mind, take it as a signal that reflects how you are feeling, your needs, and the surroundings. All people experience relativ

Social Media became so prevalent and pervasive to our daily lives. While it offers many benefits, such as connection and information sharing, it also shapes how we see ourselves, especially when it comes to body image. The images, videos, and messages we encounter online can affect our self-esteem and the way we think of our bodies in powerful ways. This post explores how social media influences our perception of body image, the effects it can have, and ways to navigate this

Some sort of perfectionism actually lives in anyone of us, and it often feels like a strength since it often pushes us to achieve great things. Yet, perfectionism may start to affect your habits and the way you treat yourself in a stressful manner. This post explores how perfectionism affects self-care and wellbeing, and offers practical ways to find balance. How Perfectionism Shapes Self-Treatment Perfectionism includes characteristics that strive for flawlessness and sets e