Option 1: Imagine a future version of yourself, in strong recovery or recovered, and able to be present for your connected and authentic life.
- What areas of guilt or shame did you need let go of? Were there secrets you needed to share with someone so you could let go? Were there things you needed to forgive yourself for?
- What fears did you need to overcome?
- How do you show up as a reliable caretaker for yourself? What skills did you need to learn or what did you need to practice in order to take care of yourself in a more nurturing way?
- What is future you most proud of? What message would she give the you of today?
Option 2:
- Brainstorm lists
- things you like about yourself
- things you’re proud of.
- things you feel good about that you think others don’t see
- beliefs about yourself or thoughts that are helpful to your recovery
Option 3: spend some time working on the table below:
| Thought or belief about myself that fuels eating disorder behaviors | What I can tell myself instead |
|---|---|
| Example: I’m only lovable when I’m small. | I’m just as inherently lovable as any other being on earth. |
| Example: I don’t deserve to take time away from my job to prepare food and eat. | I will prioritize taking care of my basic needs so I can have all the energy I need to feel connection and joy. |
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