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Life C ach JULY 7, 2022 | The Jewish Home
Where Are You Heading? By Rivki D. Rosenwald Esq., LMFT, CLC, SDS
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y daughter always says that whenever I run out of topics to write about, I always resort to
food. I say, What’s surprising about that? Most people definitely turn to food a lot. Upset? Food. Bored? Food. Anxious? Food. Studying? Food. Traveling? Food. Entertaining? Food. Should I keep going?! Honestly, when don’t we resort to food?! After all, food is fuel. It feeds both body and mind. And
What else exists that has this level of absorption or distraction? Well, let me give you a hint. It can depend on who you are. There are the shoppers, for instance…. You know just who you are! You’re bored, anxious, need to study, etc. You either grab your pocketbook and you’re out the door, or easier yet, you’re on your computer and you know exactly just where to go to look for what you need or even what you don’t need! That can keep you busy and absorbed for hours. For others, it might be a good book. I know you may feel like a fizzling-out breed but, for those who still enjoy reading or learning, this can do the trick.
It feeds both body and mind.
shows up in endless variety – tastes, colors, textures, and multiple levels of healthiness. Food is so diverse and so multidimensional that it goes without argument that if everyone else can use it when they need something to do, why not me?! But I’m going to use it in a unique way today. I’m going to give you food for thought.
Then there are those captivated by games or TV. This can certainly take you down a pretty slippery slope for hours. And of course, there are those who just get stuck on the computer or social media. The bottom line, though, is this: whenever you take your break from your activity, guess where you’re heading? Sooner or later, we all wind up in front of
Rivki Rosenwald is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist working with both couples and individuals and is a certified relationship counselor. Rivki is a co-founder and creator of an effective Parent Management of Adolescent Years Program. She can be contacted at 917-7052004 or at rivkirosenwald@gmail.com.
the fridge or staring at the shelves in the pantry wondering what is that you’re in the mood for. So here I am. I have been doing so
much reading and writing lately, that I just got here first. And that’s why I’m waiting here at the food point already!
