02/18/2026
*ahem* let me step up onto my soap box for a moment… 📦
There is ~no such thing~ as a “bad” body part.
For better or worse, we are interconnected with our bodies + they listen. If we are constantly injecting fear and negativity towards sensations in our systems, we are only adding noise to the alarms that are already sounding.
I encourage you to pause + reframe to curiosity the next time you have discomfort, or a part of your body is talking to you.
Try these alternatives to labeling and isolating a part of your body as “bad”
❣️ my injured ____
❣️ my ____ is trying its best
❣️ my ____ has been talking to me recently, and I’m ready to listen.
❣️ my ____ needs a little extra attention + support.
If you struggle to find compassion for discomfort in your body, know that you aren’t alone. The pain response is evolutionarily meant to get your attention, but that attention doesn’t need to be negative.
These small shifts can help to lessen your nervous systems response to pain, hopefully leading to turning down the dial on your sensation in the long run.
You won’t be perfect, I know I’m not, but the intentional shift towards curiosity and listening has improved my relationship with pain + my body. ❤️🩹
Repeat after me: “we listen and we don’t judge”
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Okay, stepping off the soap box now, happy reframing! You’ve got this! 💪🏻