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25.01.2022 When things feel overwhelming and unsure, your body and mind are reeling with information and exclamation. Sometimes the best thing you can do is take a deep breath and try to focus on one thing - any one thing - that Is in your control. If you take action on that single thing, your body and mind will feel much more settled and stronger to focus on the next thing that is in your control. ... Thank you for this great post by thecounselingteacher.com

25.01.2022 Perfect point by @JodieVolunteers. Early intervention is vital Breaking Stigma can be as easy as starting a perspective shift, with understandable examples li...ke a broken bone. . . #MentalHealthAustralia #WalknTalkForLife #suicidepreventionaustralia See more

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24.01.2022 Boundary setting is crucial self-care. By setting boundaries, you are taking responsibility for how others treat you and your own needs seriously. This link covers Responding in difficult situations Communicating positive feedback... Relationship dynamics Deciding your limits Conversation with your loved one Boundary rules and expectations Following through with a boundary More to read and where to get further support It is not uncommon for feelings of guilt to prevent people from effectively setting limits and realistic expectations for their loved ones. You are not alone, join us at one of our walks to chat to people in the same boat. #mentalhealthsupport #carersupport #mentalhealthaustralia #walkntalkforlife #selfcare #CommunitySupport Bathurst, New South Wales

23.01.2022 Really try to challenge your mind to think critically, and discover any "out-of-date" beliefs. Ask yourself, "Does this thought/action/belief actually align with my own CURRENT beliefs and values?"

23.01.2022 What works well to reduce your anxiety? Todays awesome insta share is from @worrywellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #anxietysupport #mentalhealthsupport #anxiet...ymanagement #WalknTalkForLife See more

23.01.2022 It doesn't have to be "just how you are" there is always time to change anything that gives you pain. Unhelpful beliefs like these are tough to change, because... its a belief you have held for so long, but imagine if you did feel worthy of love or if you didn't feel like you had to numb your emotions... Finding new, more helpful beliefs is freeing. Free yourself. Try starting by taking notice of what you repeat about your self and see how that makes you feel. Thankyou to both @healingfromcomplexptsd and @miss_mental0 for todays helpful post.

22.01.2022 Helping children become aware of the ways in which thoughts can influence emotions and behavior is one of the most valuable lessons we can bequeath. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help children to reframe how they identify, interpret and evaluate their emotional and behavioral reactions to negative experiences. Realizing that emotions and behaviors can be regulated and managed is empowering and can lead to improvements in self-control, emotion regulation, coping skill...s, and emotional awareness during this critical developmental stage. The following article will explore: the research and efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for children the childhood and teen issues that CBT may help to address the benefits of using CBT with children and adolescents.

22.01.2022 Emotional pain cannot kill you, but running from it can. Allow. Embrace. Let yourself feel. Let yourself heal. ~Vironika Tugaleva Dont numb or avoid your pain. Feel it. Its going to hurt. But every moment youre hurting, youre healing. The only way out is through. Feel it. Its going to hurt. But every moment youre sobbing, youre doing the work. Every moment youre hurting, youre healing. The only way out is through.... Once we accept that we are doing work, we can silence our internal critic that believes that feeling pain means were doing something wrong. Instead, we begin to understand that feeling our pain is important and productive. The next time you are hurting, uncomfortable, or lonely, feel your pain. Feel as much of it as you can bear. Your pain is a necessary step on your journey towards healing. And remember: You are doing your best. You are healing at exactly the right pace. You are doing work. Your work has meaning. It can serve a purpose. It can serve you. Thanks to Tiny Buddha for todays helpful resource. #walkntalkforlife #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalwellness #suicideprevention

21.01.2022 Heres the question I ask myself that helps me to immediately pause my negative thought spiral when I get caught in one: Is this way of thinking helpful? The an...swer is always no. Every single time. Its amazing how simple yet powerful this question is. Once I realize that indulging my negative thoughts isnt helpful, I can make a choice to shift. Its not always easy, but its absolutely possible. Warmly, Nataly Nataly Kogan - Happier

18.01.2022 Even if you are isolated at home - healthy boundaries are so important for your wellbeing. . Another great graphic from @heyhay.ph #mentalhealthsupport

18.01.2022 Stop and ask yourself this question quickly Who in your life are you trying to prove yourself to? Is it your boss or co-workers? Is it your friends? Your fa...mily? Everyone who follows you on social media? Or is it just yourself? Are you trying to prove that youre smart enough, or successful enough, or hard-working enough, or that youre just enough all around? When you stop and think about it its amazing how much energy we put into trying to prove ourselves to others and to ourselves. But how much more still, and peaceful, and fulfilled would we all feel if we just recognized that we... are... enough, just as we are? Imagine for a moment what it would feel like to just inherently feel like you were enough, just as you are? After all, we dont question whether a baby is enough. We just recognize a baby for what it is, a beautiful human being. But over time, we start to compare, and that inevitably leads to not feeling like were enough. We dont have to give away our power and self determination over our confidence and self worth, just because we think we have to do something, achieve something, or be something different to be enough. Thanks to - Nick Ortner It sucks not feeling enough - but its beautiful when we do. Comment below someone who makes you feel comfortable to be 100% yourself. Thats an enormous compliment if you are tagged, if someone feels enough in your presence- you must be an outstanding person.

17.01.2022 Wherever you're at is okay. Its okay to speak up and get help. Its brave. This graphic, or one similar can help you communicate more easily to your loved one...s about where you are emotionally. If you find yourself in the yellow or orange zones make sure to reach out to someone you trust and tell them how you're feeling. If you feel like there is no one you can talk to, come along to your closest Walk 'n' Talk event, there is always a kind ear waiting. Its probably best to also book an appointment with your GP to see what options are available. While you're waiting for your appointment make sure to brainstorm as many self care ideas as possible and try to implement them into your day. Ask for help and encouragement from your loved ones if that's what you need to get you through for a bit. If you are in the red, have no one to talk to and can't get into a doctor today, try: Lifeline 13 11 14 Open 24/7 Lifeline Crisis Support online chat Open 7pm - midnight, 7 days a week Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Open 24/7 If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department. #WalknTalkForLife #MentalHealthAustralia #SelfCare

17.01.2022 What a great graphic from edgeoftheplayground.com

15.01.2022 Don't let your brain bully you. Thoughts are not facts. Great reminder of this from @innsightful_ thankyou. Learning CBT Skills can help you understand your th...oughts and emotions, and gives you tools to work with when those negative thoughts try to get you down. #WalknTalkForLife #MentalHealthAustralia #mentalhealthsupport See more

15.01.2022 I believe in you. Seriously. Thanks to @peacefulmindpeacefullife for todays helpful reminder.

15.01.2022 Repost from Mamamia

15.01.2022 Anxiety is one tough cookie it just doesn’t back off! To be honest, I don’t think I ever ‘recovered’ from anxiety. It’s an everyday battle that I have learned... to accept and this acceptance pushed me to organise my life around it. This mindfulness helps me make rational decisions to provide myself a better quality of life. However, this wouldn’t have happened if I did not seek professional support. Prior to that, I was convinced that I would never fit into the ‘good vibes only’ clique I was cynical, irrational, negative, miserable and developed unhealthy coping mechanisms. Some days I turned to food to numb my pain, some days I couldn’t step outside my room, bottling up emotions and chronic IBS. Reflecting on my past, I am glad I reached out for help and chose my battles. It makes sense to me why I struggle with anxiety. Enduring trauma may have made me stronger or more mature, but it’s okay to acknowledge the burden that I had to carry at the cost of it. At the end of the day, it’s not about choosing groups I am happy to be a part of the anxiety club along with the good vibes only clique! Here are some realistic strategies that have worked for me over the years: 1. When I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety; I sometimes allow myself to sit with those feelings. In the past, the more I ran away from emotions, the more I developed unhealthy coping mechanisms. Occasionally, I need to cut myself some slack, stay in pajamas all day, binge watch Kath and Kim and order my only vice bubble tea! (even if the UberEATS delivery fee is $3.99). 2. While yoga and meditation can definitely play a key role in mental health well-being, I found myself not being able to relate to it it just wasn’t helping. I wanted people to understand that what works for them, may not work for me. However, I make sure to go out for long walks, with my Spotify workout playlist at the ready. I also enjoy Zumba exercises that I can follow from YouTube tutorials in my own room. This ensures that I don’t end up hating myself just because I can’t meditate even for a minute, or stretch my legs without bursting into tears. 3. Yes, social media can be harmful for our mental health. All of us are living our best lives on Instagram. I’ve had moments where I frequently felt damn, that person is so lucky, not realising that other people might have the same thoughts about my life. After all, pictures of me having a panic attack or not being able to get out of my room don’t really fit into my Instagram aesthetic of trips to Noosa and Whitsundays Island. The grass is always greener on the side! 4. Speaking of Instagram, there are moments when I feel triggered by the content or pictures posted by certain accounts. I have found that unfollowing accounts on social media to protect my own mental well-being is one of the best forms of self-care. Being a fashion and skincare junkie, I love scrolling through make-up tutorials and fashion styling tips, it can be really soothing. I also love following the accounts of psychotherapists and psychologists, who share resources and tips for mental health well-being and awareness. They teach me a lot about myself and the feeling of wow, they get me! (Just remember these accounts are not a substitute for seeing your own psychologist!) 5. On the days I feel that my anxiety has paralysed me, I put on my Spotify playlist created specifically to counter those feelings and try make some realistic goals for myself. I give myself a big pat on the back, even if I only manage to make my bed or take a shower. One step at a time! Nutritious food can help too. Reddit is one platform I’ve found helpful in learning to making healthy meals, especially on a bad mental health day. On my phone, if I have 5 pending WhatsApp messages to respond to, I make sure that I follow up with the most important one at least. 6. Sometimes, your family and friends may have the best of intentions to support you, but may end up giving advice or saying something that could cause more harm than good. Eventually I got sick of making excuses and reached a stage where I just wanted to take my mask off. Now I am honest about whatever emotions I am going through, and had a talk with my family and friends about how I want to be supported. Creating healthy boundaries has also made a world of a difference asking for space, requesting support, saying yes to new positive experiences, and maintaining honest communication. 7. To silence my inner harsh critic, sometimes I like to file a mental lawsuit against my anxiety and challenge it at the high court: Is this is idea a thought or a fact? What evidence do you have that this is true? What evidence do you have that this is not true? The way you speak about yourself, would you say that to your best friend who needed support? Do you have any control over this situation? How can you make the most of this situation in a positive way? What support do you need right now? 8. I consider myself confident enough to be seen in public without make-up or in my pajamas, it doesn’t faze me. However, if I ever have a rough start to my day, a bright lipstick, some bronzer, mascara and a chic dress can definitely do wonders for my self-esteem. I feel much more put together, and it gives me a positive boost as I strut down to the train station feeling like Naomi Campbell. 9. Mindfulness has made a huge positive impact in my life and I now swear by it. It helps me to be present, self-compassionate, able to label/identify my emotions, and most importantly realise their impermanence. The technique of thought replacement helps too. Instead of thinking I am such a failure for not passing this test I have better, more truthful options. I tried my best despite being unwell. Now that I know where I have faltered, I will try harder next time. My mental health matters more than a test worth 10%. This piece was written by one of the ICLA eFriend Peer Support Workers. eFriend is an online platform where you can connect with a trained peer support worker whom has their own lived experience of feeling lonely, isolated, stressed or worried. You can speak to your eFriend Peer via video or phone call. Your eFriend Peer will listen, validate and provide hope. If you like, they can also assist you to identify any other services you may like to try or help you create plans to improve your personal well-being. Or they can simply listen. To book your first call visit: https://my.efriend.org.au/preregistration/

15.01.2022 I know you cant always see the light, but it is there waiting for you. Try not to beat yourself up when youre already down, instead try to care for yourself as if you were caring for a loved one. Honour your healing and your progress. You have successfully made it through 100% of your bad days so far, I believe in you. #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalwellness #walkntalkforlife #suicideprevention Bathurst, New South Wales

14.01.2022 Emotions matter, and its ok not to be ok sometimes. Knowing that emotions are there for a reason is an excellent introduction to learning how to self manage." Positive Psychology has you covered with: Examples of Emotional Intelligence in movies https://positivepsychology.com/emotional-intelligence-exam/ Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Teens and Students: https://positivepsychology.com/teaching-emotional-intellig/... 3 Emotional Intelligence Exercises Pack (PDF)https://tools.positivepsychology.com/ei-exercises And so, so much more about Emotional Intelligence: https://positivepsychology.com/cate/emotional-intelligence/ See more

13.01.2022 What are you doing today to look after the strength and health of your mind? Thanks to @the_positiveway8 #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #selfcare #communi...tycheckin #walkntalkforlife See more

12.01.2022 Its hard not to feel stressed, anxious, or depressed in a pandemic, isnt it? But in difficult times like these, its essential to do all you can to reduce stress. Why? Because chronic stress combined with feelings of isolation and loneliness can alter the function and structure of the brain, and lead to anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.

09.01.2022 Try less to fight the inner voice, and rather get curious and ask the right questions to move forward positively. For more helpful perspective shifts like th...is one follow @mswjake . . #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #SelfCare #MentalWellness #MentalHealthAustralia #WalknTalkForLife

08.01.2022 Feeling safe is essential for your wellbeing, especially during such uncertain times. Hopefully this helpful infographic can help provide you with a guideline and some ideas.

08.01.2022 Managing her two children, setting up a new business, learning additional skills, and keeping up with her mortgage repayments, was proving too much. We have all... experienced similar times in our lives, and burnout is real. Irritability, drinking to feel better, trouble sleeping, headaches, and a lack of energy are all early signs that you are heading towards a meltdown (Salvagioni et al., 2017). The Mayo Clinic describes burnout as physical and mental exhaustion, often associated with a loss of identity and the sense that we are not accomplishing anything. So, how do you stop? How do you take care of yourself? In this article, we explore a wellness tool that helps you regain control and focus on your busy life. The Self-Care wheel is a positive psychology tool for supporting a balanced life while maximizing potential.

08.01.2022 Pick a leaf for today. . Beautiful graphic from @heyhay.ph . #mentalhealthsupport #walkntalkforlife

07.01.2022 Rather than living a problem-free life (quite impossible if youre a human being), emotional health means that one can bounce back from setbacks and thrive despite problems.

06.01.2022 Take a minute to tag your biggest supports below and thank them for what their impact in your life.

04.01.2022 You are getting there. Keep going, we believe in you. . . #encouragement #MentalHealthAustralia #WalknTalkForLife #MentalHealth

03.01.2022 Morning anxiety? Try one of these. #walkntalkforlife #mentalhealthsupport

02.01.2022 Self Compassion helps us move through life in a more gentle way. The world can be harsh enough without an inner critic.

01.01.2022 We are all different, and self-care is different for each of us. But different types of self-care can work at different times for you. Dont confine your idea o...f self-care- Define what self-care is for you in different scenarios. E.g. What self-care do you need if you are stressed? What self-care do you need when you are tired or sad? Self-care will look different for you when youre well than when youre struggling, so it makes sense during Covid we may need to try new techniques. Thanks to @draclucette for todays helpful graphic #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #walkntalkforlife

01.01.2022 Look after yourself, set boundaries, understand feeling overwhelmed is normal right now, and try to focus on what is in your control. Unprecedented times cal...l for new gentle reminders, thanks to @themindgeek. . . #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #SelfCare #MentalWellness #MentalHealthAustralia #WalknTalkForLife See more

01.01.2022 For me personally (Katie ) Affirmations have been a game changer for my mental health. Self affirmations were first popularized a century ago, and are still a staple of self-help. But do they work? Yes, yes, they can. Long story short, people base their feelings about themselves on real evidence from their lives, - a self-affirmation can backfire if it feels like you are lying to yourself. Identifying what you really believe are your core strengths and habitually remindi...ng yourself of them can be a great way to boost a positive intention and feeling. Researchers discovered that youre more likely to believe positive self-affirmations, if they are easily true to you, and if you incorporate your core values. So when youre feeling impelled to watch TV instead of getting on with writing your novel, saying aloud (or in your head), Determination is important to me! can boost your will power. But only if determination really is important to you.* So yes, affirmations can work, and make amazing differences in peoples lives, but it is best done when youre in a good headspace, and when what youre saying is honest and true to your values. Credit: *Mark Tyrell - Uncommon Knowledge Ltd Journal of Psychological Science. Schmeichel and Vohs (2009), Self-affirmation and self-control: affirming core values, counteracts ego depletion, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. (for an awesome strengths and values test check out https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register) See more