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HABITS Check-In
Why do you want to eat?
Physical hunger is just one reason we reach for food. Stress, boredom, habits, and emotions can all play a role. And oftentimes, it's many things all at once.
The more we practice tuning in to our body, mind, and heart, the easier it becomes to recognize and respond to what we need.
The HABITS Check-In is a simple tool you can use in the moment to:
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Pause to notice
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Understand what's making you want to eat
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Consider what might help
Am I physically hungry or
responding to a cue?
sight · smell · time · place
Am I feeling anxious, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed?
Am I looking for something to do?
Am I feeling
lonely, isolated,
or disconnected?
Am I feeling exhausted or do I need water?
Am I feeling
sad, down, or depressed?
Practice checking in
You don't need to go through HABITS every time you eat.
But the more often you pause and check in, the easier it becomes to recognize your patterns and understand what you might need.
With practice, what starts as a conscious effort can become second nature.
To keep these questions handy, download the HABITS Check-In guide here
What else could help?
Once you've noticed what's going on, the next question is:
"What else might I need right now?"
Food might be exactly what you need. But sometimes, eating doesn't fully address feeling stressed, lonely, bored, or exhausted.
Maybe you also need rest, connection, movement, comfort, or simply a moment to yourself.
It's not about finding reasons not to eat. It's about giving yourself more ways to meet your needs.