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23.01.2022 Not everyone needs to know details, but this is a great reminder to clearly communicate how you are feeling to your loved ones. Its the best way for them to un...derstand. And a reminder to be an "open responder" to be more aware of how our loved ones may be feeling. Thanks to @notsosecretdiaryofanxiety . #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAustralia #anxiety #SuicidePrevention #understandmentalhealth

23.01.2022 Lean Back. One of the best wisdom-reminders I ever received. We spend a lot of our time leaning way forward into life, she said: with anticipation, excitement..., anger, worry. We don’t have to turn these emotions off, but we could just lean back a little bit. Lean back has been a little mantra for me ever since, but especially in the last six months. Sometimes it’ll pop up in meditation if I’m trying too hard to have a certain experience. (Pro-tip: silently shouting Calm Down! to yourself does not work.) But more often, it comes up in daily life as I find myself leaning too far forward. Leaning forward into a conflict; into saying or writing that thing that I really want to express, but that actually isn’t that helpful to express; into comparison; into needing things to be just a certain way, or not another way. It happens all the time. So, after years of repetition, Sharon’s phrase is now lodged somewhere in my pre-frontal cortex, where it helpfully reminds me to lean back now and then. I find that lean back is somatically true for me as well. Usually, when I’m leaning forward mentally, I’m leaning forward physically as well: tensing up, bringing my head forward, maybe even actually leaning forward. So, when I hear that internalized Sharon say lean back, I check in with the body as well as the mind. Sure enough, like a ‘tell’ that lets the other poker players know I’m bluffing, my body reveals what’s really going on. More recently, lean back has taken on new relevance because I often find myself leaning forward into the unknown future of the pandemic. What will the next few months bring? Will my daughter’s preschool stay open? Will we experience a ‘second wave’? Will we be okay? Lean back is a useful antidote. Of course, some planning, information, and even speculation is useful. Of course, it’s understandable that we all want to know more about when this will ever end. But when I’ve perused eighteen speculative articles on when a vaccine may be ready, it’s probably time to lean back a little. I’m glad lean back is lodged in my brain. It’s a reminder I need to hear every day, but especially these days. Come to think of it, is there a way you could lean back, right now? Dr. Jay Michaelson The editor of wisdom content for Ten Percent Happier. Thanks to Jay and Ten Percent Happier :) Follow them for amazing content like this.

21.01.2022 It’s hard not to feel stressed, anxious, or depressed in a pandemic, isn’t it? But in difficult times like these, it’s 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.

21.01.2022 It can be hard to find the right words to say, no matter how much you care. Here are some great suggestions from The Resilience Centre

19.01.2022 It can seem like someone has it all together- but remember, you never know how they're feeling inside. Reach out and connect. #walkntalkforlife Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

18.01.2022 How to Minimize the Suffering of Change How do you respond when change occurs? What helps you to accept change? Change doesn’t have to feel severe. You don’t have to fall into extreme states of fear, anxiety, anger, despair, or overwhelm when life changes.

18.01.2022 To the people who haven’t given up on me, your kindness does not go unnoticed. Your love does not go unfelt. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

18.01.2022 I believe in you. Seriously. Thanks to @peacefulmindpeacefullife for todays helpful reminder.

17.01.2022 You can’t heal somebody’s pain by trying to take it away from them. It’s so hard to know what to do when your friends are hurting. The thing is, you can’t cheer... someone up by telling them to look on the bright side, or by giving them advice. It just doesn’t work. Watch this video to learn the one thing that will improve all of your I’m here for you intentions, and be that supportive friend you most want to be. See more

15.01.2022 #WalknTalkForLife

13.01.2022 Hello due to unforeseen circumstances the bbq will not go ahead tomorrow as I won’t be attending tomorrows walk it will be on next month. The walk is still going ahead and the coffee cart will be there as usual

10.01.2022 What's a boundary you've communicated and implemented, that's had a positive effect on your life?

09.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 If you’re dealing with anxiety, it can be tough to keep going, and while there are a lot of ways to reduce anxiety in your life, we found some very specific opt...ions that you may want to try. "Individuals should seek professional help if they have tried to control the anxiety and worrying with no success, and it has lasted for at least six months, Poag says. Or when anxiety begins to negatively impact relationships, work, or routine tasks. Stress and anxiety might be unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take steps to prevent them from negatively impacting our lives. Try these below...

08.01.2022 Emotions matter, and it’s 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

07.01.2022 Alone time is a time to reflect. Often we get so caught up in daily life that we don’t even have a moment to process what’s going on in our lives currently, or what just happened in the past. Alone time is the perfect opportunity for you to catch up with yourself and what you’re feeling. Journaling can help with this process, and is a great activity for when you’re embracing some time alone. Alone time can be done in many ways at the gym with your music on, sitting by the ri...ver, sitting in a cafe, going to the movies. Alone time is needed to realign, to reset and to gather your thoughts on the day or the week you have face or going to face.

07.01.2022 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.

04.01.2022 As parents, we constantly strive to meet an invisible threshold that only moves further away the closer we get to it. How utterly exhausting and demoralizing th...is is! We hoard resources for fear that our child is going to miss out on an opportunity and will fall behind (without giving thought to all the children we push behind in so doing). We often care give alone or with little help, regardless of whether there is a global pandemic forcing us into isolation. Our interactions with our children are more controlled and less compassionate. We tend to overprotect and exert excessive power over our children leaving them with little room to make their own decisions, mistakes, and solutions. Setting realistic and attainable intentions every day leaves space for you to be more present with your child, to be more creative with your time together, to be more loving and compassionate, to be more satisfied. You and your child feel loved. That’s it. -Rachel Mills-Brantley, MSW, LCSW

01.01.2022 Great turn out from Sunday’s walk we are growing fast come to next months walk check in events tab for details. Thank you to everyone who attended the bbq will be on next month

01.01.2022 This Sunday 10 am, free sausage sizzle, coffee cart on site to buy a coffee

01.01.2022 Take a minute to tag your biggest supports below and thank them for what their impact in your life.