Yom Tov can be meaningful and complicated at the same time.
There may be favorite foods, family gatherings, traditions you love—and also conversations about food, bodies, eating, or how you're “supposed” to feel.
Sometimes the holidays can bring up a surprising amount of pressure:
Am I eating too much?
What will people think?
How do I handle comments about my body?
Why am I thinking about this so much when I'm supposed to be enjoying myself?
You don't need another set of rules for getting through the holidays “right.”
I created A More Peaceful Yom Tov, a free guide for navigating some of the complicated feelings that can come up around food, body image, and family during the holidays.
Inside, you'll find gentle reminders and reflections to help you make a little more room for yourself—and for the parts of Yom Tov that you actually want to remember.
And if this time of year brings up more than a guide can address, that's okay, too. Sometimes having a place to talk about what's happening beneath the surface can make a difference.
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