Tanya Brown’s Post

Embracing these simple practices can enhance your mental well-being during the summer months. By staying connected with loved ones, enjoying outdoor activities, practicing mindfulness, and taking moments to appreciate the season's beauty, you can cultivate a positive mindset and make the most of this time of year. Remember to prioritize self-care and find joy in the little things to nurture your mental health throughout the summer.

May 16th is Mental Health Action Day, providing an opportunity to take the next step from awareness to action for yourself, a loved one, or your community. This could be as simple as adopting a positive “mental health habit” like eating a balanced diet, getting a good night’s rest, or exercising, or offering support to a friend or family member who is struggling. ❤️ Here are some additional strategies to consider on Mental Health Action Day: 🥰 Practice gratitude: Think about what you’re thankful for – like supportive family and friends, a safe home, or even a beautiful day. Or find something to celebrate, like a recent accomplishment. Consciously practicing gratitude may reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. 👐 Volunteer: Participating in community organizations and finding opportunities to help others can provide a positive boost and sense of purpose. ❤️ Engage in random acts of kindness: Buy a cup of coffee for the person in line behind you, hold the door open for a stranger, or make food for a neighbor or colleague. There are many small acts that can brighten someone else’s day. 🤔 Practice mindfulness: Take a few minutes to meditate, take a yoga class or do some breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce stress. 🤝 Seek Help: Whether it is for yourself of someone else, seek help. Healing and recovery is possible. #aaci #mentalhealth #mentalhealthactionday

April is stress awareness month 📅 ... And these days it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can give significant improvements in mental health over time. 1. Above all, prioritise sleep and stick to a pattern 💤 2. Walking outdoors is great for the soul 🚶♂️ 3. Exercise in a way that suits you 🏋♀️ 4. A turmeric shot when feeling run down or stressed 5. Try to eat as healthily as possible 🥒 6. Try to switch off, and minimise screen time 📴 7. Adopt a little mindfulness throughout the day 🧘♀️ #LittleByLittle #StressAwarenessMonth #StressMonth #April

🌸 Happy  New Month, New Quarter 🌸 As we step into a new month and a fresh quarter, let this be your gentle reminder: you deserve peace, rest, and self-care. As mothers, we carry the world on our shoulders—balancing family, work, and everything in between. But it’s easy to forget that you are the heartbeat of it all. When you're at your best, your family thrives. ✨ This quarter, let's make mental health a priority ✨ Set Boundaries: It’s okay to say no sometimes. Protect your peace. Take Breaks: Even a few minutes of solitude can recharge your spirit. Connect: Reach out to friends or other moms who uplift you. Ask for Help: You don’t have to do it all. Lean on your village. Practice Mindfulness: Whether it's journaling, meditation, or just breathing deeply, find moments to center yourself. Join the 6 week online stress management training by going to https://lnkd.in/eD4XMQYt

👉 So, after my busy training week before Easter and my 1:1s with patients struggling with poor mental health such as: 👉Stress from work 👉Low self esteem 👉Low confidence 👉Excessive worry 👉Fears 👉Depression 👉Anxiety 👉OCD 👉Health anxiety 🦋🗨️I also needed some mindfulness moments. 🦋I headed for a mini break (over Easter bank holiday), to the Isle of Wight, spending a lovely relaxed 5 days. 🦋 Whilst there, I was able to rest and renew, so I can show up for my patients and clients in the best way possible for them. This meant I looked at the little things in life, that make me happy and reduces my stress. Do you feel the sane about these things? 🐚 Collecting shells on the beach 🍦 Eating Icecream 🐟🍟 Fish and chips on the beach 🌊 Hearing the roar of the ocean Watching the foaming of the sea on the sand 🚤⛵⚓ Watching fishermen at work, preparing boats for summer months 🐶🐕🦮 Dogs on sand running around. I hope you like these photos and a mini video. 👉 See if you can think of some mindful moments for your weekend ahead and how you can reduce your stress? 👉 Where is your favourite place or beach that you can take yourself off to? 👉 What is your favourite activity whilst away? 👉 Can we come off TIK TOK and social media for a while? 👉 Can you have a screen break, to help your mental health once a day? #nurse #CBTtherapist #worrymanagement #exams #work #stress #depression #anxiety #OCD #support #guidance #transformation #peace #tranquility and #mindfulness.

It's Mental Health week this week... Not something I've seen spoken about much, but I think the whole 'self development' cult that's soared in popularity, needs to be taken with a pinch of salt (I think). I do agree with some things that are being said - but seriously - making your bed in the morning isn't going to change your life, nor is having lemon water. Making my bed in the morning was a habit developed as a child in order to not get told off in the morning before school and it's just an adult thing to do, right? Take for instance when it's always said 'surround yourself with people more successful than you'. My concerns are: - If everybody took this advice, no one would spend time together - If you do take this advice, does it mean you are purely spending time with people for your gain? Self-Development is how we are going to optimise every single little thing in our life so we can get to where we want to be. What happened to being present in the moment? Life is short, so sure take time to improve your skills, learn new things and get 'better'. But, also do things that are important to you in that moment. Finally, I think a large portion of this 'self-improvement' is due to living in a world of stress (good stress occasionally, but mainly bad), try: - Living below your means - Invest into experiences over material items (believe me, no one cares about your new Gucci flip flop) - Look after your body with exercise and solid nutrition - Think about what your actual end goal is, where you actually want to be? Rather than being in a tornado of wanting to get 'rich' without actually knowing why. Just my take on things. There's certainly some good self-development courses and content out there but I'd advise making sure this is actually what YOU want and doing some serious research before spending any money as it's not a regulated industry. Have a great weekend people ☀️

May is a special month dedicated to mental well-being. From events to movies, we come together to support each other and break the stigma. This year's theme is "Movement Matters: Moving more for our mental health." It's about staying active for a healthy mind. 🚶♀ Discover how Medito helps mental well-being. Try our “Walking Meditations and "Getting Active Challenge”.💡 Meditation and mindfulness help calm the mind and deal with emotions. With Medito, you can find guided practices for every step of your journey.🧘♀ Learn more about staying well, from relaxing to taking care of yourself. Take action by spreading awareness and supporting others. 📚 Join us in creating a world where everyone's mental well-being matters. 💚 Explore Mental Health Awareness Month with Medito! Explore Medito App: https://lnkd.in/g9vNAcpU You can read more on our Mental Health Awareness Month blog: https://lnkd.in/e9tTH-fX #MentalHealthAwareness #Meditation #Mindfulness #SelfCare #MeditoCommunity

How do you build up your mental health? 🧠 ✨Meditation, counseling, prayer, therapy, enjoying a drink, chatting with friends, dancing, listening to music, indulging in coffee & sweet desserts, or watching movies – there are countless ways to discover what makes us happy. 🍰☕🎶 But above all, exercise, walking, and running are incredible ways to find balance and boost mental well-being. 🏃♀️🧘♂️ It’s important to find what works for you to release stress and take care of your mental health. 💆♀️ Today, I’m starting my journey – not randomly, but with a commitment. I’ll be working out every single day for the next 100 days! This will help me build a habit that sticks with me for life. 💪Who's with me? Drop your goals in the thread, and let’s keep going strong! 💬 Any picture is welcome – whether it’s your workout view, gym pics, your bicycle, your foot, or even the date you started! 🚴♂️👟 📅Let’s do this together! 💯 Sep 9th Monday, 2024 0909, 2024 Day1 Stretching, Running, and Walking #MentalHealth #ExerciseForWellbeing #100DaysChallenge #HealthyHabits #StayBalanced #StressRelief

At least 30mins every day since 30th May 2018... 2018 was probably when my mental health first started to wobble. I didn't know it back then and it really didn't become a thing for me until later... I started exercising properly in January 2016 because of a photo I saw of myself presenting on stage in a suit that 'didn't fit as well as it used to'. So, it started as a vanity thing... I committed to doing something every single day in 2018 as a bit of a challenge (45yrs old... needed a kick up the butt...). So, it continued as a goal setting thing... When I finally 'broke' in October 2021, exercise became an anchor - a safe haven and something I could still control. So, it became a 'necessity' thing... 🏋♂️ Every morning I still wonder if today is the day I break the move streak. 🏃♂️ Every week there are moments when I don't think I can be bothered. 🥁 Every time, (EVERY) after I have moved, there is absolutely no doubt that my head is in a better place. So, now it continues as a daily clarity/reset thing. That's why I keep going. The theme of 'movement' in Mental Health Awareness week, this week (13-19th May in the UK) is one I am totally on board with. Without doubt, a focus on regular movement (be it a 10min dog walk, a quick thrash on the drums or an intense full-body AMRAP) is what saved me from darker times. What role does movement play in your routine, be it for your mindset or otherwise? ---------------- Tips (via the Mental Health Foundation) on how to move more for your mental health: https://lnkd.in/eJbzeKTr ---------------- (PS I'm just a DM away if anything above makes you feel like wanting to chat to someone) #mentalhealthawarenessweek #movement

As a new week starts, today is the first day of ✨ Mental Health Awareness Week ✨ and the focus is movement. There are so many wellbeing benefits of movement but it’s not always easy to get moving every day. Looking after ourselves physically can also help prevent problems with our mental health. Here are some ideas to get started: - Incorporate moments of movement into your daily schedule.🚶♂️ - Establish small, attainable goals to fuel progress. 📓 - Break free from sedentary habits by taking regular breaks.🏃♀️ - Infuse enjoyment into your physical activities.🕺 - Foster connections with others to amplify motivation. 👩💻 - Explore new activities to invigorate your routine. 🤸♀️ - Cultivate anticipation by planning future engagements.🎉 - Tune into music that ignites your movement.🎶 - Celebrate each milestone along the way. 🏅 I am looking forward to helping promote this at UIB this week and being able to offer support to my colleagues, but I also want to remind everyone on here that I am here if you need to talk or would like some support yourself. It can be so difficult to reach out to others especially when you are going through difficult times, but it’s vital that you don’t go through those challenges alone. Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, or a support helpline as shown below. Mind – 0300 123 3393 (Open 9am-6pm weekdays) Samaritans – 116 123 (Always Open) Campaign Against Living Miserably – 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm – midnight) Shout UK – Text SHOUT to 85258 (Always open) I hope this week you take some time to look after YOU. Keep an eye on those around you as you never truly know what others are going through. Let’s make it a positive week of learning and moving, as a conversation can save a life. 💚