As I’ve gone on this journey with my psoriasis over the last ten years, it’s become clear that eating healthy is the number one thing I can control to get my skin to heal itself.
But it’s HARD.
REALLY hard.
There are so many delicious foods out there (and I love food!), but having healthy skin is more important to me than the temporary enjoyment of a specific dish or treat.
Believe me, I’m tempted with different things to eat. And rather than giving in, I slowly count backwards from five: “5…4…3…2…1…” and make a decision about whether I’d rather have that treat to enjoy for a few moments or keep healthy skin for the long haul. Mel Robbins talks about this very technique in her book, The 5 Second Rule.
It’s something I’ve been trying to incorporate into my daily life. It takes the emotion out of wanting something, and just take a breath before giving in.
As part of this, I’ve been putting together a series of what I’m calling memes, for lack of a better term. I’m hopeful that these memes are inspirational, help you to think a little, and encourage you to be your best person.
You are more than welcome to share them on your own social media, and I’d be honored if you tag me with @thepsoriasisguy. (Please just don’t alter the images or the meta data.)
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