HOW I STAY ON MY RECOVERY PATH 🌈

If you don't know but I'm recovering from an eating disorder (anorexia nervosa) for one year now. And it was so hard to always stay motivated and on the bright side. But through my journey, I realize were was a problem and I find my solutions I have daily reminders kind of triggers that remind me of recovery and freedom. This is just my own ideas and tips and I hope this will help you in your life.

1. ALARMS 💌
I have three alarms on my phone.
First is to remind me which kind of person I want to be (strong, peaceful and kind) this one goes at 8:00 in the morning so I can start my day focusing to be that person.
Second is to remind me why I'm fighting (life, freedom, family, travel, Canada, health) this one goes at 15:00 at noon. It helps me to stay on the right path for the rest of the day and it helps me to eat my snack and be more grateful for my family.
The third is to remind me that I'm beautiful no matter what and that I was awesome today. This one goes at 20:00 at night.

2. JOURNALING 💬
This helped me so much. Before every meal, I will just sit down and write my emotions how I want to feel while I'm eating and how grateful I'm for that meal.
I also like to journal eating disorder thoughts and right mine thoughts. For example, if ED screams -you are fat -I will write I will never be fat I'm beautiful,
don't eat that will kill you, eat that because you will be more alive...
3. WALKING 🚶‍♀️
Just walk for 30 minutes change my mood completely. I'm a new person what I like to do is listening to some motivational speeches or great podcasts. That helps me clear my mind and stay present.
4. DOOR TRIGGER 😸
I know that every time I enter new doors I'm at a new place and I want to be happier, present, stronger... So every time I am in front of doors I just take a deep breath and imagine what kind of person I want to show up. Every time I'm trying to be better than the last. I know it is my new opportunity to leave that bad state and just focus on beauty.
5. MIRROR 💗
It was hard to let the mirror be my friend again. But I learned it can be.
A) Every time I see myself in the mirror I'm trying not to measure myself because my body is perfect
B) Write one beautiful thing you notice about yourself it can be physical or psychic
C) Make the funniest faces and laugh with yourself
D) Kiss yourself in the mirror
6. LOVE LETTERS
I usually do this at the end of the week just to thank myself and remind myself to stay in recovery.