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As January ends, I just want to say thank you.
After all the things we’ve talked about, the most important words I have to say are simply, “Thank you.” Thank you for your courage to share your stories. I have been so inspired by the blogs and videos I’ve seen where all of you have been talking about your struggles–they have reminded me that even in these intensely personal struggles, we are not alone. Thank you for your willingness to engage with the ideas presented in this campaign, and to participate in activities that may be new to you. Thank you for your positive spirits that motivated me to jump over some of my own personal hurdles. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community–you guys and girls are the greatest, and I wouldn’t have wanted to tackle the Body Bind with anyone else!
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, horcrux 3
What is Self Love?
We need to learn to fill our tanks with something simple: love. Seems obvious right? So why is it so hard to do? Unfortunately our schools didn’t us teach process of self love, and as humans, it doesn’t happen naturally. It’s not surprising that this is difficult for all of us
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged body bind horcrux, deathly hallows campaign, DHC
Taking Care of My Body to Take Care of My Mind
one of the very best solutions for mental issues like depression and anxiety is often overlooked. As someone struggling with mental health, I know that one of the very best things you can do to restore your mental well-being is to care for yourself physically.
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, depression, DHC, horcrux 3, mental health
Learning to Stop at Green Lights
By not finding balance in my life, I was giving up something much more precious–my health and well-being
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Posted in Body Bind
Tagged body, body bind horcrux, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, stress
The Body Bind and Battlestar Galactica
I can look at a picture in an advertisement—a flawless, feminine, beautiful face—and tell myself that it was photoshopped. That’s the easy part. What takes more practice is silencing the part of you that says, ‘What if…?’
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Tagged battlestar galactica, body bind horcrux, bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC
It Takes a Second Person to Lift the Curse
If you have a problem with your body, please, don’t be too embarrassed to address it. The fact that you are struggling does not mean that you are weak – it means that you are human. After all, we cannot wave our wands to free ourselves when the Body Bind curse is cast upon us. It takes a second person to lift the curse, and if we are too ashamed to admit that we are frozen, then we can never be freed.
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Posted in Action, Body Bind
Tagged anorexia, body bind, bulemia, deathly hallows campaign, eating disorder
Intro to Week 4 – Stress Management
This week, we are going to take a good look at the role that stress plays in our lives – and how we can make sure that we manage it so that we can continue to feel accomplished, and continue loving our lives the way we’ve worked so hard this month to do.
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Posted in Action, Body Bind, Harry Potter Alliance News
Tagged bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, DHC, Health, horcrux 3, stress
I have the courage to lace my shoes.
I personally don’t have the courage to run a marathon. But I have
the courage to set my alarm for 6 am. I have the courage to lace my shoes. I have the courage
to go on a 3 mile training run. And that’s how you get to the finish line, by taking it one step at
a time – literally. Harry didn’t defeat Voldemort in a day. It was a journey. And he focused on
overcoming one horcrux at a time.
Posted in Body Bind
Tagged body bind horcrux, bodybind, deathly hallows campaign, exercise, get active, Health
Service–Keeping Your Spirit Active
When we think about ways to make our souls grow, there is no better method than by doing good deeds. By doing acts of service, we activate our innate compassion, empathy, and kindness. It’s a way to “work out” these qualities, the core elements which make us human.
Read MoreFrom Frappuccinos to Homemade Bagels: a Male Perspective on Body Image
As a boy, I thought eating disorders were only for women. As a teenager, I realized this wasn’t true–I was very aware of the fact that I had one.
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