Tiny grief

Tiny grief is a sneaky little sadness that creeps in as the eating comes to a end. And it's really good at having us go back for more.

Like the pull to start eating, there are a lot of reasons this pull to keep eating makes sense ...

Delay. A daunting task awaits, and prolonging the meal delays the hard stuff.

Joy. The food is delightful and who wouldn't want more joy, especially in days that lack it.

Comfort. Eating shifts us away from discomfort or difficulty lurking beneath the surface. Keep eating to keep it at bay.

Connection. The food connects us to a person across the table or across the country. Get that hunger for connection fed a little longer.

A break. Grabbing a break is less socially acceptable than grabbing a bite. Keep biting so you can keep breaking.

Then next time you find yourself not wanting the meal (or scrolling or shopping or gaming ...) to end, see if tiny grief has snuck in.

Hello tiny grief. I see you.

Get curious. What are all the reasons it makes sense that this tiny grief might be here? Why might it makes sense to keep eating?

Give permission. It's okay to linger a little longer and care for yourself. Its ok to remember that you get to choose.

What’s the kindest most loving thing I can do for myself right now?

Go do that and see what happens.

I'm rooting for you 💪❤️🙌

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