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The Mental Wellness Thread

joragroy — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 05:43:10 GMT

When we think of "self-care" we most often think of our physical health and we sometimes forget that mental wellbeing is another very important part of self-care. It's especially difficult when we're dealing with the rush of everyday life (work, school, family, etc.) So many negative things happen on a daily basis - in our lives and in others', which we see on the news. Since mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand, this thread is an attempt to break the cycle of thinking negatively in hopes that we all start to think in a more positive way and, in turn, see our physical health boost as well. Even when it seems like nothing could get worse, there has to be something we can smile about.

Join me in sharing with the community one good thing (big or small) about your day!

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QueenChayenne — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:34:36 GMT

I got to spend to day with teen mom's at the Georgia Aquarium. Really awesome day, and I got to hug and tell my mentee that I love her.

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Asche — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:09:43 GMT

This is wonderful @QueenChayenne. 🙂

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joragroy — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:15:32 GMT

@QueenChayenne Sounds fun! Glad you enjoyed your day. 🐠

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joragroy — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:55:18 GMT

I’ve been experiencing a lot of stress this month, but I’m so grateful for my hubby who surprised me with a mango slush from Sonic this morning. 🥰 It helped me relax a little and it gave me an excuse to take a break from adulting (and this heat) for a while.

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lnum — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 23:21:02 GMT

@joragroy Yay for slushies, beating the heat, and thoughtful partners!

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YaGirlMayKnow — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 19:51:31 GMT

Been dealing with a lot of stress from changes in my life and deciding what I want to do with my life and one thing I like to do is take the long way home. My day ends pretty late at night so most streets are empty. I just love driving around and either talk to myself or listen to music and just let the air hit me.

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joragroy — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:26:00 GMT

@YaGirlMayKnow That sounds so therapeutic! I used to do something similar a few years back when I found myself homeless. I hope things get better for you soon. Thank you for sharing!

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KatieBT — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:45:00 GMT

@joragroy this is such a fantastic thread idea and a great use of the Wellness Warriors group - thank you for starting this thread!! I am going to check in here more often.

I have a small win to share this Monday morning. I tend to think a lot about how I should wake up early and workout but when my alarm goes off I tend to let it ring to catch some extra zzzzs.

This morning I signed up for a yoga class and actually made it! Of course I was 30 seconds too late for my bus and watched it drive away at 6:30 am - and yes I was running after it waving my arms in the air 😄 but luckily I caught the next bus and just barely made it to my class.

This was a great start to my week and I want to see if I can get into a rhythm. If anyone has tips on motivating yourself in the morning please share!

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joragroy — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:19:25 GMT

@KatieBT Good for you, beating the morning funk and still getting to your class on time! Especially on a Monday! I am the same way when my alarm goes off... 🙊 I agree that we could all use some tips for motivation. Thanks for stopping by, Katie and have fun with yoga!! 😀

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lnum — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:41:16 GMT

I’ve been pretty down on myself lately, a lot of bad news and hardships in my life, but I’m trying more to focus on today. I took a mental health day today, mostly relaxing and enjoying my favorite things. I had a slice of NY pizza from my favorite pizzeria and on my way home from running an errand, I saw an ice cream truck and satisfied this soft-serve craving I’ve had for weeks. It was a small win, but it was a win. Sharing this treat with you all too!

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lnum — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:42:28 GMT

@KatieBT Great job! Yoga is one of these things that helps me be more mindful and clear my head. 6:30am that is to be applauded!

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scott1201 — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:57:03 GMT

Late last week my partner lost his job - a career he has been successful in, working for the same company, for more than 10 years. Luckily, we have some savings so it’s not a horrible situation but he is devastated and frustrated going through the application interview process after so much time.

If anything, this is a good thing. He was constantly stressed out and did not enjoy his team at work and it was starting to impact our personal lives. I’ve been supportive and he’s been so appreciative of that and I think it’s helping him move in the right direction.

So, for now, going to exercise class every day and continuing to rub lots of stuff on my face (his words, not mine, haha) is helping us both find some normalcy.

Any my thoughts or experiences with this that may be helpful? If not, pictures of cute animals?!?

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scott1201 — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:58:05 GMT

Love this ❤️🌈 @lnum

Great job taking care of yourself.

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KatieBT — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:43:33 GMT

@joragroy thank you, I felt like it was a big feat for me! I have been so groggy in the morning and I hope I can make a habit of getting up with more energy before it's time for new year's resolutions.

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KatieBT — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:46:39 GMT

@lnum isn't yoga the best? Sometimes I just need someone to remind me to breath 😄 And thank you very much, I'm taking a virtual curtsey right now!

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joragroy — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:56:10 GMT

@KatieBT That would be awesome. I feel like sometimes we just start New Year’s resolutions cold turkey, if that makes any sense. 🤣 Preparing ahead of time seems like a great way to actually help someone stick to their goals. You’ve inspired me. Maybe not get-up-at-5:00am inspiration, but inspiration nevertheless!

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joragroy — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:01:49 GMT

@lnum Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy that you have the strength to realize when you need a break and the strength to actually take a break. Mental wellness wins are ALWAYS big! That ice cream cone looks delicious. 😋

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Samtian — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:04:42 GMT

This is a great thread! I've been in a massive depressive state this whole last year. I've been super stressed this last month as well, lots of travel, which I love, but driving many hours and miles a day starts to wear my ole bones down. Been caught in flash floods, so many rainstorms lately, I've been just drained and want to just stay in bed. On Saturday, I had to drive 4 hours each way through non-stop rainstorms. People were hydroplaning and wrecking so it was a very slow and long drive. But I made it to SLC just fine, and saw a band I love so much, Ghost. They put on such an incredible artistic show, I felt rejuvenated and like I was waking up again. It's helped me look forward to life and this next year. I have so much I want to see and do, but financially I know I won't be able to. But I actually feel like trying now.

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faeriegirl — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:07:42 GMT

@scott1201 I went through the same thing about 5 years ago. It was pretty rough because my partner was very depressed and frustrated. It was definitely one of the most difficult things we have been through. I just tried to stay as supportive and optimistic as possible. It took a few months but he found a fantastic job. Definitely keep your “me time”. You both will need as much stress relief as you can get. I think the hardest for my partner was not having somewhere to go everyday, so I would try to come up with things to keep him busy when he didn’t have interviews. Good luck🤞