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October 22, 2025 - 4 Ways to Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Guilty Pleasures
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Daily Motivation
October 22, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
Don’t let the past convince you that happiness isn’t real or possible for you. There are incredible experiences out there - just waiting to unfold. Right now, you need to embrace the… Continue Reading
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4 Ways to Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Guilty Pleasures
Before writing this article I decided to comb through the internet in search of what people felt guilty about enjoying – i.e. what was other people's “guilty pleasure”?
What I discovered really surprised me: To my astonishment, a lot of the things other people considered embarrassing or a guilty pleasure were things I indulged in without flinching or feeling any remorse. Conversely, some of the things I felt deeply guilty about were things other people indulged in without any qualms.
And it struck me: feeling guilty about something you find pleasurable is totally subjective. The negative feelings you've attached to the things that bring you pleasure are all in your head…
This Week’s Mental Health Recipe
A Hearty Pumpkin Chickpea Soup to Warm Your Gut and Mind
If soups had personalities, this one would be the friend who always shows up with fuzzy socks, good advice, and maybe a loaf of bread. Pumpkin brings the comfort, and chickpeas bring the substance. It’s the fall combo you didn’t know you needed. But maybe… now you want it?
In other good news, this pumpkin chickpea soup isn’t just flavorful. It’s also packed with tons of goodness when it comes to your mental well-being and overall health.
So, how can you make this yummy recipe just in time for the cool weather?
And how do these ingredients mix together and support your mental health in the best way possible…
One Positive Action
Warm Nourishment
When was the last time you actually tasted your food? Most of us eat while answering messages, standing at the counter, or thinking about the next thing on our to-do list. We treat meals like a task to check off, barely registering what's in front of us until the plate is empty.
But eating isn't just about fueling your body. When you give food your full attention, it becomes something more than fuel, it becomes comfort and a way to reconnect with yourself. Research shows that mindful eating improves digestion, helps you recognize when you're actually full, and increases satisfaction with meals. When you're distracted while eating, your brain doesn't fully register that you've eaten, which can leave you feeling unsatisfied even after a full meal.
Slowing down enough to be present with your food doesn't require anything fancy. Sit down, take a breath, and notice how it smells and tastes. Feel the warmth, the texture, and how your body responds as you eat. Does your breathing slow down? Do your shoulders drop? Does the tension in your chest ease up a bit?
When you eat with awareness, you reconnect with your body's needs instead of moving on autopilot. You start to notice when you're full, when something feels good, and when your body feels supported.
During one meal today, slow down. Just eat and be present. Put your fork down between bites; notice the temperature, the flavors, how your body feels as you nourish it. You might find it feeds more than just your body.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmations
I am healthy and vibrant.
I love how my life is transforming in this new season.
My intuition always leads me to my highest good… Continue Reading
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