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23.01.2022 Seeking and receiving mental health support can seem daunting at times. There are four key things to remember to ensure that you receive the mental health support that you need and deserve. o Early Intervention... We so often wait until we are at (or beyond) breaking point before seeking help. However, we wouldn’t wait for our whole body to burn before stepping out of a fire. So why is our mental health any different? Seeking out early intervention and caring for our mental health as part of our regular daily life is vital for overall wellbeing. o Tailor To Your Needs We are all different. Therefore, the way we seek and receive mental health support also needs to be unique. Engage in supports and strategies that are tailored to your unique situation and needs. o Be Patient Things don’t always improve overnight. Our bones don’t heal immediately, neither does our mental wellbeing. Sometimes we need time before we can see an improvement. Be patient, trial different techniques, and give yourself time to heal. o Advocate For Yourself You are the expert on your own life. You know what you need. Be your own advocate and speak up about your needs. If you find this difficult, confide in a friend or family member who may be able to advocate for you. You are not alone. Mental Health starts with ‘Me’. Look after yourself before crisis hits, do what works for you, be patient on your journey, and speak up for your needs. If you, or someone you know, is struggling at the moment, reach out to your local GP, psychologist, or counsellor to receive the support that you deserve.

13.01.2022 Engaging in a regular morning routine helps gives structure and a strong foundation for the day. Giving yourself a few moments in the morning to set yourself up can improve your mental wellbeing and resilience for the rest of the day. Morning routines don’t need to be lengthy or arduous. Even a simple 5 minute stretch, reading a chapter of a book, or sitting quietly with a cup of tea can make a huge difference. The key is to do what works best for you and commit to a few moments for yourself each morning. If your current routine is stressed out, rushed, or draining, have a look at what you could change to make your morning energising, enjoyable, and a source of comfort.

05.01.2022 It is OK not to be OK. This is something we hear a lot, we may even say it often. But what does it really mean? Everything that it means to be a human happens on a continuum. We should never be stuck at one end or in one state for too long. We need bad days to be able to recognise the good. Just as we need good days to help us through the bad. We need to experience sadness to relish in happiness. We need boredom to realise when we are excited. We need to experience the whole ...range of human emotions to realise what it is to truely live. It is OK to not be OK, because that just means you’re human. It’s OK to reach out for help, because this helps you identify your support network and know that you are not alone. It’s OK to rest, prioritise your wellbeing, and allow yourself a moment to breathe. Everything in life is about balance. It’s not healthy to be ‘happy’ all the time, given that happiness is a state and not an end goal. Not being OK is about being human. So, too, is being OK. Give yourself permission to recognise and feel your emotions and experience what it is to be human. It is OK to not be OK.

02.01.2022 Happiness is a state and an emotion. It is not an end goal. We often get caught in this ‘happiness trap’ as society has led us to believe that happiness is something to strive for rather than experience. As a result we create an internal dialogue and tick-list of when I ...... then I will finally be happy. Happiness is just one emotion and state on the whole continuum of human emotions. Just like sadness, excitement, anger, or enjoyment, happiness is experienced as a state.... We don’t aim to be excited all the time. So why do we need to be happy all the time? Give yourself permission to experience all emotions. Focus on your goals as goals, and not a means for achieving an end target of happiness.