Day 12: Cultivating a Positive Mindset đź§ đźŚ±

Hello friend,

Welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we are on a mission to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time.

Today is Day 12 of our Emotional Eating & Diabetes Course, and we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked when building a wellness plan:

Your Mindset.

Let’s be honest—you can’t remake your outside without doing the inner work.

So many well-meaning folks get caught up in the diet merry-go-round, not because they lack willpower, but because their mindset hasn’t caught up with their goals.

Why Mindset Matters đź’­

The way you think plays a powerful role in:

  • Blood sugar and weight management
  • Emotional resilience
  • Your ability to stay consistent on this journey

When you begin to shift your mindset, you’ll learn to quiet that inner critic, the one who:

  • Tells you you’re not doing enough
  • Shame you for eating something “off plan”
  • Makes you feel like you’ve failed when you’ve only had a hard day

Mindset is Essential to Holistic Health

True wellness isn’t just about food and movement; it’s also about how you talk to yourself and treat yourself during the ups and downs.

Try These Simple Mindset Shifts:

  1. Practice self-compassion.
    Be kind to yourself when things don’t go perfectly (because they won’t).
  2. Reframe negative thoughts.
    Turn “I failed again” into “I had a rough day, and I’ll try again tomorrow.”
  3. Use affirmations.
    Say things like: “I am healing and proud of every small step I take.”

📥 Grab your FREE guide,  it includes everything you need to support your next steps:

  • Mediterranean Meal Starter Plan
  • Beginner Walking Schedule

👉 Click here to download your guide

See you tomorrow for Day 13: Tracking Progress Without Obsession 💡📊

With Peace & Love,
Renee

The Diabetic Toolbox

Published by Renee Reid

Welcome to the Diabetic Toolbox, where we are helping midlife folks win the battle against prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. If you are prediabetic or have a family history of type 2 Diabetes, you will find tools and tips to help you lose weight naturally, heal your mindset, and strengthen your body through yoga and walking. So, if you are ready to heal, connect, and grow, you are in the right place. Join the Movement! Hosted by award-winning podcaster, certified health coach, and yoga teacher Renee Reid.

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