Grace, Growth & a Little Too Much Sugar đȘđ
- catherine2222
- May 6
- 2 min read

Hi friends,
Yesterday was... a day. You know those ones when your mind feels like itâs doing cartwheels and nothing seems to land? That was me. My ADHD was off the charts, and I havenât felt that scattered in a long time.
As I sat and reflected (as gracefully as I could), I realized what may have kicked it all offâmy weekend visitors came bearing love, laughter, cookies, wine... and a surprise margarita. đ Now, Iâm not really a drinker, and sugar isnât usually my go-to, but I indulged. Like, binged a little. Okay, a lot.
By Monday, I could feel it. The inflammation in my body was loud. My brain felt foggy, and even my ears were feeling heavy and full. It was a powerful reminder of how deeply food and drinks can impact not just our bodies, but our minds too.
So I hit pause. I pulled out the tools Iâve collected over the years and gave myself permission to slow down. I chugged water like it was my job, I gave myself so much grace, and I reminded myself that this isnât failureâitâs feedback.
The old me wouldâve spiraled into self-sabotage. I wouldâve punished myself by withdrawing or âputting myself in the corner,â because thatâs what I learned growing up: make a mistake, isolate yourself, cut yourself off. But not anymore.
Now, I choose softness. I choose curiosity. I choose compassion.
And honestlyâthat's the heart of what I teach in The Healthy Habits Course. Itâs not about forcing change through guilt or piling on the âI shouldâve done thisâ stories. Itâs about learning how to love yourself into healthier habits. Itâs about getting curious, not critical. Itâs about having a decent, honest conversation with yourselfâunderstanding whatâs really behind your behaviorsâand then gently making tiny shifts that lead to big, beautiful changes. Groups are available in ASL and in English!
Changes that touch every layer of your being: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.
Have you ever done something you wished you hadnât? Maybe eaten something that didnât serve you, snapped when you didnât mean to, or just veered off course? How did you respond?
If you're anything like me, youâre learning. Growing. Practicing the art of being kind to yourselfâeven when itâs hard.
Thanks for being here. Thanks for growing with me.
With warmth and gratitude,
Catherine
P.S. If you're feeling stuck or just ready for a fresh, loving approach to your health, letâs talk. Iâd love to offer you
where we can chat about your goals and what support might look like for you. đ
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