Food Quote by Geenen Roth
““We can't get rid of any part of ourselves. If we want to change our relationship with food--which is part of who we are--we must first turn towards it and treat it with utmost kindness.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: “We can't get rid of any part of ourselves” by Geenen Roth, 2020
To change our relationship with food, we must accept and kindly treat all parts of ourselves.
In simple terms: Accept and kindly treat all parts of yourself.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑compassion with food.
Themes
self‑compassion
food relationship
acceptance
Mood
advice
reflective
Type
Food:1
Kindness:1
Want Change:1
Relationship Food:1
Utmost Kindness:1
Food Turn:0
When to use this quote
- Changing habits can be emotionally challenging.
Key Concepts
mindful eating
psychology of eating
health coaching
Questions to Reflect On
- empathetic
- thoughtful
A Different Perspective
What part of yourself do you resist?;How can kindness shift your eating habits?
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