Positive Psychology works.

Once again I'm writing about how we beat ourselves up way too much.  Why again, you say? Well, I'll tell you.  Because self-downing is associated with unhappiness and dissatisfaction with life.  What do a lot of people do when they're unhappy - they eat to soothe these negative emotions.

Ruth Ostrow of The Australian recently wrote about Positive Psychology and taking small, manageable steps to change our "stinking thinking".  What not to do - use affirmations.  We just don't believe them.

Have a look at what she has to say.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/columnists/positive-psychology-take-everything-step-by-step/story-e6frg7g6-1227280249537?sv=e3621114971c61320261e730c3efd222

I've always enjoyed her writing on all sorts of topics, and you might, too.

One of the key approaches in positive psychology is expressing gratitude.  All too often we focus on what is wrong (e.g. my thighs are enormous) rather than what is right (I was kind to someone today).  And, of course, you don't need to eat to soothe good, positive emotions, do you?