Let’s all stop for a minute and take a deep breath.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
It’s easy to get lost in the hustle of our day-to-day, but it’s important to “stop and smell the roses.” Mental Health isn’t just about seeking professional help when you are at the bottom of a hole with no way out. It’s about recognizing the daily moments when we just need to take a second and stop to breathe in and breathe out. If we don’t recognize the small moments when we need to stop, then it could be possible that we’ve already begun to dig our hole.
Teachers, do you have those moments during the day that you wish you could just run right out of your classroom?
Parents, how about you? When was the last time you were able to go to the bathroom without hearing, “Mom! Dad!”
We’ve all been there and have all had our own personal moments. We are here to say, “It’s going to be okay. You can lean on us. Just breath in and breath out.”
Mental Health Awareness Month
Some days it feels like every month is mental health awareness month. Today seems like a great opportunity to remind you to take care of yourself.
When we stop taking care of ourselves, we start to take a turn towards the endless dead ends. Maybe our sleep suffers, our healthy habits suffer, and/or taking care of our children begins to suffer. These things may begin to lead to mental health hardships. We can’t take care of others until we take care of ourselves.
Learn more about Mental Health Awareness.
Here are a few ways to practice self care according to EveryDayHealth.com:
- Eat a diet rich in fruits and veggies
- Meditate
- Spend time in nature
- Take dedicated breaks from electronics
- Start a gratitude journal
- Exercise
- Live in the present moment
- Get enough quality sleep
- Be king to yourself
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Awareness
World Mental Health Day
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
Mental Health America
