En Fleurs

I really do try to live every day to the fullest. Do you? What will be using your time for today? The people you spend time with, are they respectful of your time?

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Love yourself a little extra today 🩵

We often don’t realize how much we take breathing for granted until we have a cold. The truth is a deep breath can do wonders for us physically and mentally including lowering blood pressure, slowing one’s heart rate, reducing stress and anxiety. Next time you feel like jumping out of your skin, take a couple of deep breaths.

How do you know if mindfulness might be beneficial for you?
Well, if you’re someone who struggles with depression or anxiety, or you find it hard to concentrate, mindfulness could help you to improve symptoms that can present with these issues. Here are a few simple ways to start.

Good morning! I hope it’s been a good one for you wherever you are. Don’t forget to love on yourself a little extra today 🩵

Checking in with yourself is a sign of self-love and checking in with those you care about is a way to spread that love beyond yourself. How are you feeling today? What’s on your mind?

/ˈbaʊn.dər.i/ • Something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent (Merriam Webster). Growing up, boundary had a negative connotation for me. I had to relearn the meaning of the word boundary and learn how to set healthy ones for myself. What boundaries have you set for yourself? Do your boundaries tend to be more strict or more porous?

Take a moment to stop and pay attention to your body and surroundings.

Mindfulness is a learned skill. And it takes practice to perfect. Have you been mindful today?

Sometimes, we try to go above and beyond for those we care about. But you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your self-care or your contentment for someone else. And if they truly cared about you, they wouldn’t ask you to. Love yourself first.

Music offers a lot of benefits in the mental health space. Some of us truly rely on it as a coping mechanism and it works! A song can evoke some many emotions within us. Think about some of your favorite music and what emotions they bring up for you when listening to them.

Working in mental health, I often see patients who struggle with finding a balance in addressing different aspects of their health especially when their depression or anxiety gets challenging. I always highlight the importance of taking care of the other dimensions of wellness in order to reinforce their mental wellness. It’s all connected. What part of your health needs your focus right now?

As you move through your day today, remember that you have the power to keep yourself grounded. This is a simple grounding meditation you can do that takes less than 20 minutes. So if you’re feeling off-balance in any way, shape, or form, remember that your body is a there for you, so reciprocate and be there for it too 🤍🪷

Burnout is a state of deep exhaustion often caused by prolonged and repeated stress. We all experience burnout at some point or another. Allow yourself to step away even if just for a moment.