Use a Concept Map to Stop Overeating
You can prepare a personal concept map to move beyond overeating and the dieting mindset:
Draw a flower with four petals. At the center write the word "Me" - because you are at the center of this concept map. Next, label the petals of your concept map as shown in our diagram of the Diet Free Blossom [shown at right]. If you like, color each petal of your blossom.
Your Diet Free Concept Map embraces holistic self-care
The Diet Free concept map emphasizes the primary dimensions of wellness - body, mind, spirit and emotions and it provides a framework to move beyond a focus on food, weight and body image, and to discard habits such as overeating.
A dynamic inner world of physical, mental, spiritual and emotional awareness lies beneath emotions and thoughts that drive overeating. These wellness dimensions are vital to the long-term goal of living a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Your concept map mirrors the mind-body-spirit connection as the centerpiece for nurturing self-awareness. Explore it to uncover insights and solutions that are uniquely yours to end overeating:
Each Concept Map Petal represents a different domain of the wellness paradigm
|
|
The Healthy Body Petal. You might begin using your concept map with physical issues about overeating such as eating awareness and healthy physical activity. |
|
|
The Peaceful Mind Petal. Exploration of mental factors related to overeating can lead you to consider how you communicate, internally and with others. This petal of your concept map includes positive self-talk, positive thinking and healthy boundaries. |
|
|
The Vibrant Spirit Petal relates to the Spiritual Self, an integratl part of the overeating puzzle and includes self-care, healthy relationships, life purpose and meaning. |
|
|
The Balanced Emotions Petal of your concept map encompasses the world of emotions especially in the context of overeating. Discover how emotional awareness, healthy expression of emotions and effective stress management can impact chronic overeating. |
Picture yourself at the center of a brilliant flower concept map, surrounded by glowing, colorful petals. Notice how a Healthy Body, a Peaceful Mind, a Vibrant Spirit and Balanced Emotions are entwined to make a whole. Explore each Petal and resolve nagging issues that may have blocked you in getting away from overeating. Everytime you want to refocus, you can return to your concept map - the Diet Free Blossom.
|
Diet Free Blossom
