By Nancy King
Register to join us virtually, on Oct 29th, 12p-1pm Pacific, for a fresh, affirming, guiding hour to begin transforming your relationship with food, and eating. Discover self-care practices you can begin using right away that bring restoration to your mind, body, and soul.
Imagine you’re nearing the end of your day. How do you feel? What do you need? What do others need from you? By constantly meeting the needs of others in your calling, you may lose sight of your own important needs. And this becomes a pattern… weeks become months and then years. Somewhere between when you began in ministry and now, the impact of giving at the expense of key needs being met becomes draining for your mind, body, and soul. Having key needs go unmet and for too long makes it more difficult for one to self-assess, discern what’s needed, and figure out what action to take. In essence, self-regulation and self-care feel elusive and… exhausting.
You’re not alone if you struggle with matching your food intake to what your body needs and what your heart and mind want. One of the easiest and most soothing things to reach for when we’re feeling depleted is food. You may have a long-standing struggle with food, weight, or health issues. Or you’re just starting to face some of these now. It becomes increasingly difficult to get to bed on time, feel rested, find time and energy for enjoyable physical activities, know what kind of down time is restorative, and moderate other options like caffeine, alcohol, and sweets.
What’s also true is that we can find healing and restoration through a new relationship with food and the experience of eating—choosing, preparing, and sharing it, and feeling truly nourished and nurtured by it. Because when you’re feeling spent and find replenishment elusive, knowing where and how to target your efforts can begin to make a difference in the experience of yourself, your relationships, and your calling. We’d love to have you join us.
“Attentive care fosters self-regard, self-protection and self-control. Having one’s needs met fosters a view of the world as responsive and caring, which in turn leads to self-regulation and a sense of equilibrium and well-being.” –Ann Gearity
Nancy King is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been in private practice in the Los Angeles area for about 30 years. She is the Clinical Director of Your Life Nutrition.