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As the summer winds down and as many of our patients are already back in school, it's important to recognize the stressors the school year brings. 1)Less sleep. Going to bed too late and waking up early decreases overall sleep, cognitive function, and mood. 2)Inconsistent nutrition. Far too many of our patients don't prep and pack their food, skip meals at school, and skip snacks before sports due to lack of time. This also decreases cognitive function, overall energy, and mood. 3)Lack of hydration. The biggest complaint from my patients is not wanting to go into the high school bathrooms due to vaping and other activities. So to avoid this, they decrease their hydration, reducing cognitive function, overall energy, and mood. The transition to school brings a lot of stressors to many of our patients who are otherwise feeling better or excellent in the summer. Don't delay. If you recognize your child is struggling, get them into their treatment team to help problem solve and make a plan to ease into the school year while protecting their mental health. #edawareness #edtreatment #backtoschool #mentalhealthmatters #foodisfuel #fuelyourbrain #fuelyourmood

Last year I had the opportunity to speak to the team at Foodstuffs.  The best part of this talk was the 45min Q&A after where people could stand up in the crowd and ask honest & vulnerable questions on a mic. Normally in a room of 150+ people, asking a question can be extremely intimidating and we would normally rely on pre asked questions from the MC, but not at foodstuffs. 1 person stood up and asked, “ what can I do about all the past traumas and bad days that have been piled up for decades? Is there any hope for that?” As she asked that question I could see the faces of many others in the room light up wanting to know the answer. I responded with a resounding “YES THERE IS HOPE” I let her know that the NeuroFit programmes specialise in clearing up all the past mess that impact your mental and emotional health today. I then went on and told her a story of a client to show them how it actually works. Last year this was a common trend that continued to show up at social events and in workplaces. WE IN NEW ZEALAND LACK HOPE! Hope that things can change  Hope that we can overcome mental and emotional barriers Most people have accepted the fact that they will have to put up with feeling stuck or burdened. Well, I want to encourage you, if you find yourself in this head space, know that: - Your brain is never stuck, it is always changing. - It takes 21 days of doing the right work constantly to change long term toxic memory into healthy memory - EVEN IF THE TRAUMA IS HORRENDOUS - You are not born anxious, depressed, a perfectionist, a people pleaser, not good enough etc and therefore, you do not need to live the rest of your life like it. Let's start with getting hope back!

What we consume impacts our mental health and physical health together. A balanced diet can help feed the brain, lighten stress or anxiety, and nourish our whole sense of well-being. What we eat has a profound impact on the mind, body and brain – a dietitian can be a crucial part of mental health support team. Get involved in Dietitians Week. https://lnkd.in/dVs2JUdX #MindBodyBrain #DietitiansWeek2024

9 out of 10 people are addicted to tech (and they are losing up to 45 days a year on it). A sign you're addicted? You spend >30 minutes of your day 'doomscrolling' before bed. Doomscrolling = Youtube, news, social media, chatting, etc. Tech addiction before bed: - Kills your sleep length and quality - Depletes your dopamine - Makes you depressed, anxious, lonely, etc The good news is, of all the addictions, it's relatively easy to fix. How? 1. Get an old school alarm clock. 2. Install OneSec or ClearSpace app on your phone (free version works) 3. Start a "no phones in the bedroom" rule. 4. At least 30 mins before you want to sleep, put your phone in a drawer outside your bedroom. 5. Keep a book or journal next to your bed, where your phone used to be. 6. See how this little tweak changes your life. Try it for a week and I'll guarantee: - You'll sleep longer and deeper - Read more - Feel better as your dopamine levels begin to recover So many of our bad habits are easier to change than we think. What would you do if you had an extra hour a day? PS If you're reading this message on your phone in bed now, I invite you to put it away and go to sleep ;) PSS Want help stopping bad habits and building new ones? Habits that will make you feel more energized, productive, and happier? Join my 30-Day Brain Reboot Challenge: Get your early bird discount here: https://lnkd.in/gmJU4Dcv Learn with people from around the world with live accountability calls, micro assignments, and weekly challenges. Next class starts June 30.

Unlock the power of the flow state for better mental health and work performance! 🌟 When you step into flow, you’re fully immersed in the task at hand, boosting creativity, productivity, and overall satisfaction. To achieve this, find tasks that challenge yet engage you, minimise distractions, and set clear goals. Regularly practicing mindfulness and maintaining a balanced lifestyle also help you tap into this optimal state. Embrace the flow to enhance your well-being and efficiency. 🌿💼 Learn more about it in our article,  https://lnkd.in/g2JByrRh #health #healthandwellness #urlife

A little reminder. Alcohol can increase, cause and exacerbate depression and anxiety. Lets be super clear alcohol is a drug it impacts on how we think and feel. When we are drinking, after we have been drinking, we are under the influence for a period of time, maybe a day, couple of days. If you are in physical withdrawal it may last a couple of weeks. It will turn up the sound on your negative self talk, your inner critic, your self doubt, internal dialogue. This is why it can be good to reduce, take a break and or stop drinking alcohol. Once someone has reduced, had some alcohol free days, for a couple of weeks and we have put some good stuff in place, can be as simple, as sleep, water, good food and exercise then its easier to see what is happening with someones emotional wellbeing. Most people will feel better from cutting the booze out. Because when you are drinking you are not thinking straight. Everything is a lot clearer when you are alcohol free. Come and join us in the 5 day challenge, we start 26th February, reduce, take a break and or stop drinking, massively improve your emotional wellbeing. Link to sign up in the comments.

🍏 March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate the goodness of nourishing our bodies and minds! 🌿 At Choices Psychotherapy, we recognize the profound connection between nutrition and mental health. . A well-balanced diet not only fuels our bodies but also plays a crucial role in maintaining emotional well-being. As we focus on making healthy food choices, let's also nourish our minds with positive thoughts, self-care, and mindfulness. . Our approach at Choices Psychotherapy extends beyond traditional therapy. We understand the holistic nature of mental health, incorporating practices that promote overall well-being. If you're looking to enhance your mental health journey, consider the impact of nutrition on your mood and energy levels. . Let's celebrate National Nutrition Month by embracing nutritious habits and fostering a positive relationship with our bodies and minds. 🌱💚 . #NationalNutritionMonth #MindBodyConnection #HolisticHealth #ChoicesPsychotherapy

It's not too late to grab a ticket and join us for an afternoon of self-care & connection at our "Grow Your Mind" event this Saturday! Some of the wonderful event inclusions are as follows: 🎨 Paint a garden pot: explore your creative side as you paint garden pots for our community garden or to take home for your own garden. 📚 Free resources: access a range of mental health resources from renowned organisations, perfect for enhancing your mental wellbeing & self-care toolkit. 👩🏫 Healthcare professional presentation: learn from healthcare professionals about the connection between diabetes and mental health; and what we can do to protect our wellbeing when managing a chronic disease. 🗣 Lived experience panel: Hear inspiring stories from those who've navigated type 1 diabetes, mental health challenges, and burnout. Their experiences will be sure to resonate and empower you, because no one truly gets it like someone else who lives with it. 🧘♂️ Gentle exercise class: Rejuvenate your body and mind with a calming exercise session guided by one of our accredited exercise physiologists. 💚 Stallholders: Explore the stallholders joining us to see what they have to offer! 🖌 Mindfulness colouring-in & painting station: Unwind and relax with some mindful colouring and painting activities. 💕 Gratitude wall: Share your moments of gratitude on our gratitude wall. Whether you're managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, seeking self-care ideas, or simply looking to connect with a supportive community, "Grow Your Mind" has something for you. While the 2 x presentations are targeted to people living with diabetes, this isn't a pre-requisite for the rest of the days' activities! Don't miss out - we'd love for you to join us. Mark your calendars and join us for a day dedicated to your mental wellbeing and some self-care 💚 For more information and to RSVP, visit https://lnkd.in/gFdEHwc6 We look forward to seeing you there! #growyourmindevent #mentalwellness #selfcare #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #diabetes #diabetesandmentalhealth #communitysupport #mentalwellbeing #diabetescommunity

Why is Self Care Such a Challenge? The term self-care has been used to describe activities ranging from taking a nap, to going on vacation, to learning a new language. But many of us don't see how we could possibly indulge in a massage or a mental health day when some days we can barely squeeze in a shower. Self-care isn't about cramming ever more into an already packed day.  It's making deliberate decisions to budget what time and energy we have wisely.  It's a pattern of treating ourselves with compassion and accepting our human imperfections. Many of us have had difficulty doing that throughout our entire lives. Exploring the reasons why, and whether they still serve us, can be hard, but worthwhile. Self care entails paying attention to our own needs and taking deliberate action to fulfill them - just like we do for people with dementia. So, if we notice our own behavior trying to communicate with us – we're acting cranky, irritable, emotional, snappy, argumentative, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed – what can we do? We can take care of ourselves the way we strive to take care of our people. We can look for what's bothering us and try to fix it.  We can remove or minimize environmental stressors. We can take ourselves to a different area or make changes to the room we're in. We can look for needs that may be unmet and try to fill them. Honestly, it can take a lot of mental and physical energy to notice what we need, make decisions and then take action. The good news is that by developing or changing our habits we can save 40% of that energy. Developing healthy routines can make a huge difference in helping us feel and function at our best.

Brother Bernard, For more than a month now You've been coughing constantly You've been having fever symptoms associated with chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath and even confusion. And your instincts must have told you that it's the usual "Malaria and typhoid" and then, you option for self medication. Even in your health condition, you're still sleeping under the fan or AC in the highest without being properly covered. To make things worse, you're still taking cold fluid into your system on a daily. I know you're done with your drugs, but did your health condition improve?🙄 Brother Bernard, you might be suffering from pneumonia aka The Silent Killer! Problem no dey finish, so you're trying to enjoy yourself, but while trying to enjoy, please, prioritise your well-being. I urge you to book an appointment with your doctor or visit the nearest clinic for a proper check up and treatment Before then, due to work schedule, I know it's scorching out there, but please, help yourself by reducing your intake of cold things, laying on a bare floor naked and sleeping under fan/Ac without being properly covered. Remember, Health is Wealth! Reading me for the first time, I am Daniella C Eze, follow me for more valuable insights on mental health and general wellbeing. I remain that LinkedIn connection who places a high priority on your mental health and personal development I value you 💕