A Day for Every Mind: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness š§ āØ
Today, we come together to raise awareness about mental
health and the importance of taking care of our minds just as we do our bodies.
Millions around the world face mental health challenges and itās vital that we
break the stigma and foster open conversations.
š£ļø Reach Out: One of the most powerful things we can do is simply check in on those around us. A heartfelt āHow are you?ā can open the door for someone who may be struggling. Letās encourage our friends, family, and colleagues to share their feelings. Just knowing someone cares can be a lifeline.
š Embrace Learning: Knowledge is empowering! By educating ourselves about mental health, we can break down barriers and create an environment of understanding. The more we know, the better we can support ourselves and those around us.
š¤ Be a Supportive Friend: When someone confides in you, listen with empathy and compassion. Remind them that itās okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. A little encouragement can go a long way: āYouāre not alone in this. Iām here for you, and weāll figure it out together.ā
š Self-Care But Make It Fun: Self-care isnāt just bubble baths and candles (though those are great too). It can be dancing like no oneās watching, binge-watching your favorite show, or trying that new hobby youāve been putting off. Treat yourself like the superstar you are!
šŖ Advocate Like a Boss: Channel your inner superhero! Whether youāre advocating for mental health resources at work or just spreading awareness on social media, every little action counts. Your voice can inspire others to take action and seek support.
This World Mental Health Day, letās commit to breaking the stigma and creating a culture of openness and support.
šāØĀ Letās stand together, listen, learn, and lift each other up. šāØ
To wrap up, Iād love to hear from you!
- What steps do you take to prioritize your mental health?
- How do you support friends or loved ones who may be struggling?
- Whatās your favorite self-care activity that brings you joy?
Share your thoughts and letās inspire one another to create a more supportive community for mental health. Your voice matters!Ā
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@Phoenixthepoised
Thanks for the tag Zen master!! XD
What steps do you take to prioritize your mental health?
I meditate and exercise everyday. And remind myself few significant things every hour. Something as simple as this moment is inevitable. Whatever there's right now is all there is. It can't be changed so, whatever I do about the situation should be a concious choice.
How do you support friends or loved ones who may be struggling?
I literally ask everyone to meditate and do yoga. The biggest issue is everyone is seeking outside while everything they ever experienced is within. If everything is happening within then how come you'll get a solution outside. It's simple yet powerful.
Whatās your favorite self-care activity that brings you joy?
Sketching, knitting, playing with kids, cooking, reading a book, talking to a member and helping them.. I guess everything I do out of willingness is a self care activity for me hehe..
Thank you sooo much for such a fun, significant and insightful post. I hope everyone finds it helpful and takes out time for themselves and looks within. In short.. IN is the only way OUT ā£ļø
@dtanushree
Tanu, thank you for taking time to read and share your responses. It means a lot to me!
And your approach to mental health is inspiring! Those hourly reminders are pure gold and love the idea of making conscious choices in every momentš¤©
Iām totally on board with your āeverything is withinā philosophy. Itās like weāre all walking treasure chests and the real hunt is just about digging deep within ourselves! šļøš
And wow, your self-care activities are a dream!Ā Youāre crafting joy in every form! āØĀ
Thanks for sharing your wisdom! And hereās to diving deep and finding those inner gems!Ā š
Hi
i understood that life is a challenge, but I want to enjoy Evan the hard times. And I learnt that I have to care for myself as I care for the others. And that my mental health affect my physical health too. I have to take care of both.
I talk to them and understand em better. I memorize words that are triggering for em and try to never use them. I listen to them. And I give them space when they needed.
i talk my thoughts out loud. Or write them if I aren't alone while listening to the sound of rain. And eating healthy foods brings me joy.
Sorry it's longer than I planned, I ramble often.
@BlackBlueWhite
I love your perspective on embracing lifeās challenges and finding joy even in tough times is such a powerful mindset!
The way you support your friends is really beautiful. Listening, giving space and being mindful of their triggers shows such empathy and thoughtfulness.
Talking your thoughts out loud and writing while listening to the rain sounds so soothing! Thereās something magical about those moments of reflection, isnāt it? And healthy food as a source of joy is brilliant!
No need to apologize your thoughts are valuable! Thanks for taking time to share them!
And hereās to enjoying every moment, even the tricky ones!Ā
Thanks it's very kind of you. Yes I believe there is Something special about it.
I appreciate valuing my thoughts. Your personality is amazing.
What steps do you take to prioritize your mental health?
Meditation, exercise, therapy, journaling
How do you support friends or loved ones who may be struggling?
Listening.Ā Reaching out and connecting, even if it's just a text during the day to say "hey - I'm thinking of you - how are you doing?"
Whatās your favorite self-care activity that brings you joy?
Taking walks in nature.Ā It's quiet, relaxing, and somehow I'm able to leave stress and anxiety behind for a little bit.Ā Even if I'm thinking about a problem or issue, being in nature allows me to think about them more rationally.Ā It's more "thinking" and less "reacting/feeling" which really helps me to work through problems.
@thoughtfulmomma
I love your approach to prioritizing mental health! And itās great to see how youāre taking such proactive steps for your well-beingš§āāļøšŖ
It's so thoughtful! A simple text to check in can mean the world to someone whoās struggling. Just knowing someone is thinking of you can be a real comfortā¤ļø
And I totally get the magic of walking in nature!Ā Itās amazing how a little fresh air can turn those swirling thoughts into a more rational perspectiveš³
Thanks for sharing your insights!
Hereās to nurturing our minds and enjoying the beauty of nature! š¼šĀ
@Phoenixthepoised
thanks for the awesome post! specially the gifs hahaha
- What steps do you take to prioritize your mental health?
do my facial, exercise one hour a day.Ā - How do you support friends or loved ones who may be struggling?
being there for them, encouraging them to open up.Ā - Whatās your favorite self-care activity that brings you joy?
watching a good show or movie in bedĀ
@daydreammemoriesĀ
Thanks so much! Glad you liked the gifs!š§
Your self-care routine sounds great! Facials and an hour of exercise - thatās a perfect combo! šāāļøšŖ
Itās so sweet that youāre there for your friends and encourage them to open up. That kind of support means everything!
And thereās nothing better than curling up in bed with a good show or movie! šæāØ Itās the ultimate way to unwind.
Keep enjoying those moments of joy! š
@Phoenixthepoised
- I make sure I get some sunlight daily and ensure all my basic needs are met before anything elseĀ
- I try to be empathetic and offer a non judgemental lending ear
- My favourite self care activity is skin careĀ
@Beechie
Love your approach! āļø Getting daily sunlight and meeting your basic needs is such a solid foundation for mental health!
Your empathy and willingness to listen without judgment are so valuableāit's amazing how much that can help someone feel seen and heard. š
And yes, skin care is such a relaxing and rewarding self-care activity!
I grateful for my ERP therapy and practice for my OCD being part of my self care. I'm glad it has brought me much closer to my values, especially my faith despite the challenges.
