The mindfulcounseling's Podcast

Mental Health Stigma

This episode focuses on taking care of your mental health and being there for others. Don't put a label on your mental health and recognize how important it is to take care of it. Your anxiety, depression, fear is real and it also needs to be recognized. Most of the time we put a label on Mental Health and internalize it which then leads us to avoidance, lack of self esteem and lack of confidence. Speak about mental health and its benefits so it can increase our confidence and need to seek help if needed. 

Being Selfish or Consciously Aware

What would you do if you came across your "to do" list and had absolutely nothing to do? Would you feel selfish or guilty by sitting down? Or would you try to breathe every second of your free time? Some of us don't like to sit down because we think too munch. Some of us can take the moment and use it productively, while others try to fit everything in. We're all different and have different responsibilities, however in a moment of pure curiosity what would you do with some of your free time? Can you relax and do absolutely nothing while acknowledging that things will get done? Is someone expecting you to get all things done and is that necessarily fair to you? Take time for yourself and in passing moments recognize how important it is for your mental health to take a step back.

To be Recognized

We all have a need to be recognized and validated for what we do. Given the circumstances of working from home, we are faced with multiple responsibilities that are not just related to our everyday job. It is important for us all to recognize others for their hard word, dedication and even extended hours. We forget that we are all faced with similar issues of taking care of others and household duties, while maintaining our jobs. Recognize your colleague, employee, friend or a child for doing a good job. Let them know you appreciate them. Hold on to praise if you receive it from others or give praise to yourself for doing well.

Loving Yourself

Your curiosity and exploration of self love. How can you love yourself today? We are so quick to take care of others, to love others and to do things for others. Most of the time with the expectation that the same is done to us. We have a tendency to be the biggest critics of Our Own Mind. We quickly can dismiss our wants and needs because of our daily responsibilities or not having time. Here, I want you to focus on "Loving Yourself?" What one loving thing you can do for yourself today and everyday. Enjoy and be Curious

Happiness is a Conscious Choice

What can you do to be happy today? What is that one thing that you know can bring a smile on your face? Regardless of struggles, difficult days and busy days we can all find something to be happy about. Happiness is a conscious choice and through that it only multiplies. It can be something that you do for a minute or an hour. Be creative, mindful and conscious.

The New Year Approach

Let's start the New Year with optimism and success. Regardless of adjustments, losses and numerous changes, You Can Still Continue On with motivation and determination to be better. Listen to your inner voice, the one that can guide you and push you forward. Don't just depend on outside voice, find a friend in your inner voice, the one that is more capable in achieving. The voice that can encourage you and push you. The voice that gives you strength, optimism and courage.

How can we deal with difficult people?

When it comes to difficult individuals, it is important to acknowledge your own Mental Health. To ask yourself a question, "will this difficult person impact my life positively or negatively" It is important to form a healthy boundary, to develop a plan and to follow a schedule. What is important at the end, is your own health and how you want others to impact it.

What brings you strength today?

This episode focuses on the ability to find your strengths and positives in your daily life. Regardless of troubles and difficulties that might be going in your life, it is important for your own health, mental and physical to sit back and to acknowledge what it is that pushes you forward.

Feeling Helpless?

What do we do in situations where we find ourselves feeling completely helpless? When we have nothing left in us. This is where we need to step away, talk to someone and express our thoughts. Being helpless does not necessarily mean lost, it just means that you have ran out of all your options.

Safe Place

What would you consider your safe place? A place where you can feel good, calm and relaxed. A place when you can separate from your daily responsibilities and feel good for a few minutes. This is a place that is only known to you and your inner self. Is it the office, bed, the road or the attic?