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"Clean eating." Tracking every meal. A workout streak you're terrified to break. On the surface, these look like the picture of health — the kind of habits that get compliments, not concern. But sometimes what looks like discipline is actually something else: a relationship with food or movement that's stopped being about care and started being about control.

On the day my mom passed away, there is one thing I remember my partner doing that helped me more than anything, and it was so incredibly simple. That whole day, it felt like there was an anvil on my chest. He may have said something wise to me. I honestly cannot tell you what, because acute grief is so shocking that most of that day never recorded.

Discover how to create a gratitude practice that feels genuine and supportive. Learn mindful techniques to notice, appreciate, and honor your emotions without forcing positivity.