5 Ways to Overcome Cruel “Well-Meaning” Comments from Family

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Last night I set the intention to do deep work in the morning.

Here’s why it’s not happening.

I woke up early, had a glass of water and a coffee, journaled, and then my mother (who I’m visiting this Christmas) decided to hit one of my weakest points with a painful comment.

She said “I’ve noticed you have this bit on your stomach that bulges over your pants when you sit. Maybe you shouldn’t wear such tight pants when you work.”

As if I didn’t bloody well know. My half-anorexic teenage self squirmed. My inner mean girl reared up and screamed “SEE YOU’RE FAT. WHY DO YOU EVEN EAT?!” And suddenly I was gripped with the need to message every guy in my contact list with the needy question “Do you think I’m beautiful?”

I calmly smiled and thanked her for the concern.

That 20-second interaction burned all of my self-control rocket fuel for the day. But I can get it back. Here’s how.

1. Snap back to the journaling

You’re probably sick to death from hearing about the wonderous joys of daily journaling. I know I am. But it’s still a life-changing habit.

I don’t journal every day. I’m also not a wellness influencer with a six-figure…