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LIFT AS YOU RÎSE PODCAST explores mental health issues among young people as they grow into adulthood.
We engage in insightful discussions & share personal stories, providing strategies for dealing with mental health struggles & fostering resilience.
They say GBV starts with a slap, but the truth is, it often begins much earlier, and this is just one of the many ways.
In the shouting. In the silence. In what we saw before we could even understand.
It’s time we talk about it.
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?
FULL EPISODE ON YouTube! CLICK LINK BELOW ⬇️
https://youtu.be/uOqiZ8EACgs?si=GfKtzHPuNkijdvDL
The universe is always saying YES to you!
Like a mirror, it gives back exactly what's placed into it. Smile into the mirror, it'll give a smiling face. Frown into it, it'll give back a frowny facial expression.
Be mindful of💡:
✅ What you allow to take up space in your mind. What you think about or the scenarios you fabricate in your mind, inevitably it influences the physical structure of your brain. By engaging in positive self-talk and practicing gratitude, you can strengthen the neural pathways associated with positive thinking and improve your overall mental health.
✅ The emotions you cultivate and cultivate for yourself. Emotions are not good or bad in themselves, but when you suppress difficult emotions like sadness or anger, they can build up and lead to mental health issues. Practicing mindfulness and allowing yourself to feel your emotions can help you cope with them in a healthy way.
✅ The reality you affirm through your thoughts and actions.The reality you affirm is the way you perceive the world around you. If you constantly focus on the negative aspects of your life, it can lead to pessimism and a negative outlook. Affirming a positive reality, on the other hand, can lead to optimism and a more fulfilling life.
✅ The company you keep. The people you surround yourself with can directly affect the neural pathways you reinforce in your brain. By choosing to spend time with positive, supportive individuals, you can strengthen the neural pathways associated with positive thinking and self-confidence. If you sit 25ft of a high performer, your performance increases by 15%. If you sit within 25ft of a low performer, your performance decreases by 30%. This simply means that negative energy is highly contagious.
Your mental fitness is crucial and you have the power to shape it through your thoughts, emotions, and the people around you. Start practicing these mindful habits today and watch your mental fitness soar!
In everything you do, either you buy something, eat something or drink something, ask yourself this question:
Are you loving YOURSELF when you do that?💭
If the answer is yes, then you doing a fantastic job!💪🏾
If It's a no, what can YOU to change about that? ??
Heard about The 333 Rule CopMech for Anxiety? 🤔
Check out the link below and stay *Mentally Fit!* 👇✅
https://www.healthline.com/health/333-rule-anxiety
Hello mental health warriors. Let's get real, if your mental health was a song, what would it be? 🎶
Hellen Keller once said "mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going."
With that said, check in with yourself by taking the PhQ9 test. Its quick, easy, and an effective tool that can help you understand your current mental health and can even be used to track your mood over time.
Remember, self-awareness is the first step towards self-improvement, so take a moment to check in with yourself today!
Below is a link that lands you straight to the PhQ9 test, click and start!
https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/phq-9
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Before we say goodbye to October, take a pause to celebrate your accomplishments—both big and small. 🎉 Reflect on the steps you've taken to improve your mental health and enhance your resilience. You deserve a pat on the back for your dedication.
Now, let's honor our " *Star Persons"* who've lent a supportive hand. Take a moment to appreciate their selflessness and unwavering kindness. 💕
Remember, you are loved and never alone. Keep spreading kindness and positivity in the world. 💕
Hello, everyone! 🤗 On Friday, the 1st of November, LIFT AS YOU RISE is proud to announce the launch of our Mental Health Anonymous Meeting at FLAS, Mbabane from 2pm-4pm.
This meeting is a safe and supportive space for individuals to share their experiences, emotions, and challenges. 🙌 Everyone is welcome to attend, and entry is free.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💛
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IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN SOCIETY
What is mental health?
Mental health is a state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, work well, and contribute to their community.
Why is mental health so fundamental in our society?
Our world today is more technologically advanced than it has ever been. Things are a whole lot easier today compared to the 1800s and the 1900s, in terms of traveling, keeping in contact and running our day-to-day routines. Through social media platforms, we are also more we are also more connected and more interactive.
However, in as much as things have gotten easier and we are connected through social media, we are also more disconnected than ever. Everyone is so glued to their gadgets that , more often than not, your phone is probably the first thing you grab when you wake up, like do you even check to see if you're still alive first? As a result of most of these technological advancements and gadgets, numerous relationships are crumbling.
Phones have made it easier to cheat, to cyber bully, post hateful comments, as well as break people's hearts. And yet, relationships, whether friendships, love relationships or family relations, are all fundamental for society to function because we are dependant on them on a daily basis for our overall mental health.
For example, for those who works a 9-5, and experience work stress and immense pressure to hit targets, and get work done, you need someone to vent to every once in a while, someone who really cares and who is of absolute importance to you because it just hits different, as opposed to telling someone who probably doesn't care as much.
As so it seems, mental health awareness is vital in helping determine how healthy our relationships are, how to relate to others, helps us make healthy choices, and helps us cope with stress.
Become aware of your mental health and take care of those around you. A heart th
17/10/2024
Exciting news! Starting today, LAYR will be posting articles online that dive deep into mental health topics, share stories, and offer tips for self-care and healing.
And as always, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. Be sure to click the link below to read more👇
https://medium.com//mental-health-importance-in-society-223fdd24e3f1
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