Rachel Linnebur-Bichara MA, PLPC, LPC

Happy Saturday everyone!! I've decided to take a break from social media for the rest of 2020 to focus on my family (doggo included), Christmas, Advent, holiday joy, and all that good stuff! I've been reminded recently of how awesome this video is, and I thought it would be a good reminder to lots of us as we wrap up the year and plan to make 2021 better. :) Enjoy, and see you in 2021! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3VcgUzqiI&feature=youtu.be

Mendoza is ready for Christmas and so is our house #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbulllove #christmastree #christmastime

Reading this journal entry inspired me this morning- so I hope it can do the same for you! I wrote this during a time in recovery where I needed to stop and process all those triggers that were popping up DAILY. Today things look different, but I still have to stop and remind myself sometimes that my ultimate goal is not to be a certain size. I’m here for SO MUCH MORE. ... If this Thanksgiving is causing you fear and anxiety over the focus on good- I hope you know that next Thanksgiving can be better. And better. And better. Recovery is a lot of work, but it’s so worth it. #edrecovery #edrecoverywarrior #edrecoveryjourney #eatigdisorderawareness #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #edtherapist #bodyneutrality #bodyneutral

Forgot to announce that I’m now working full time for ME! I had been hanging on to a side gig for security (and because I enjoyed it mostly) for awhile... but 3 weeks ago I decided to start investing more in myself and the business that I’m growing! ... It’s already been SUCH a blessing to have extra time to work on my brand and to do more of the self-care things that I love! Cheers to being my own boss! #therapistsofinstagram #privatepractice #selfemployed #empoweredwomen

Something on my mind today: Stop trying to fit into other people’s ideas of happiness. Also- learn the difference between happiness and FULFILLMENT. Owning a nicer home might look happy to someone else, but could be causing financial stress in reality. If working a part time job to pay off your debt looks unhappy to others, but it’s helping you build the life that you want- then DO IT. ... If you want to downsize your home to save space or money, but you’re worried that other people will think that you’re struggling- DO IT. You might think someone else is unhappy with their old car, but really they’re happy because they are saving money for their future. You’ll exhaust yourself trying to appear happy to everyone else but yourself.

It’s easy to get to the end of the day and realize that you got distracted or caught up in things that didn’t bring you joy or fulfillment. Today- I encourage you to intentionally set aside time for things that you value! For me: that will look like quality time with my husband and doggo, reading a book, and rekindling some connections that have been neglected lately. It will also look like self-acceptance and FUN!