Arian Wellbeing Videos

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This BRILLIANT video shows the power of active listening 👂 . Dad @kiergaines helps navigate his daughter’s emotions by actively listening to her - allowing her to express her feelings, while empowering her to advocate for herself when she’s feeling uncomfortable. 🙌🏼 If you're not a confident listener, try practicing these four key tools of active listening: 1️⃣ Paying Attention: Give your undivided attention to the speaker, focusing on their words, body language, and non-verbal cues. 2️⃣ Providing Feedback: Show that you are actively engaged by providing verbal and non-verbal cues that indicate understanding and encouragement. Nodding, maintaining eye contact, and using brief affirmations or prompts demonstrate your attentiveness. 3️⃣ Clarifying: Seek clarification when needed to ensure accurate understanding. Paraphrase or summarise what you've heard to confirm your comprehension and show that you are actively processing the information. 4️⃣ Empathizing: Put yourself in the speaker's shoes and try to understand their perspective and emotions. Show empathy by acknowledging their feelings and demonstrating genuine care and understanding. Mastering these tools of active listening can enhance your communication skills, deepen connections, and foster meaningful relationships. Practice incorporating them into your interactions and watch the positive impact unfold. 🗣️🤝✨

Nature and mind
Nature's Brain Boost: Unleashing the Power of the Outdoors! 🌿🧠 1️⃣ Cognitive Renewal: Immersing in nature enhances attention, concentration, and cognitive performance, giving your brain a much-needed rejuvenation. 2️⃣ Stress Reduction: Time in nature lowers cortisol levels, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting a sense of calm and relaxation in your brain. 3️⃣ Mood Elevator: Connecting with nature elevates mood and happiness by boosting the production of endorphins and promoting a positive emotional state. 4️⃣ Creative Spark: Nature sparks creativity and enhances problem-solving skills by stimulating brain regions associated with divergent thinking and innovative ideas. 5️⃣ Brain Restoration: Being in natural surroundings helps restore mental energy and focus, replenishing cognitive resources and improving overall brain health. Harness the natural wonders around you to unlock the full potential of your brain. Step into nature's embrace and let its transformative effects enhance your mind! 🌳💡 #NatureNurturesBrains #OutdoorTherapy #BrainBoostedByNature

Mindfulness
3️⃣ science-based benefits of mindfulness 💡 . 1️⃣ Reduced stress: Mindfulness practices, such as meditation and focused breathing, have been shown to lower cortisol levels in the body. By reducing the stress hormone, mindfulness can effectively decrease feelings of anxiety and stress. 2️⃣ Improved cognitive function: Mindfulness has been linked to enhanced cognitive abilities, including increased focus, attention, and memory. Regular practice can lead to structural changes in the brain, such as increased gray matter density in regions associated with learning, memory, and emotional regulation. 3️⃣ Enhanced emotional well-being: Practicing mindfulness has been shown to help regulate emotions and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. By cultivating non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions, individuals can develop greater emotional resilience and more effectively manage negative feelings. Simple practices like focused breathing, mindful eating, and taking breaks to reconnect with your senses can lead to increased focus, creativity, and emotional balance. Try these mindfulness techniques today and experience the transformative impact on your life. 🌟 #MindfulnessMatters #PresentMoment

Gratitude
Experience the evidence-based benefits of gratitude and unlock 🔑 the door to a more joyful, fulfilling life. 😇 Studies show that practicing gratitude can increase dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, leading to improved mental health, strengthened relationships, and heightened life satisfaction. But how can we incorporate gratitude into our daily routine? Here are five science-backed strategies that can increase dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain, leading to improved mental health, strengthened relationships, and heightened life satisfaction. 1️⃣ Gratitude journaling: Studies have shown that consistently writing down what you're grateful for can lead to increased happiness, reduced stress, and improved mental health. Dedicate a few minutes each day to jot down things you're thankful for, focusing on the specific aspects that bring you joy. 2️⃣ Mindful meditation on gratitude: Mindfulness practices have been proven to enhance emotional well-being. Incorporate gratitude into your meditation by focusing your attention on the positive aspects of your life, allowing yourself to fully experience the emotions associated with thankfulness. 3️⃣ Gratitude letter writing: Research suggests that expressing gratitude through written communication can lead to lasting positive effects on well-being. Write a heartfelt letter to someone you're grateful for, detailing the reasons for your appreciation, and consider sharing it with them. 4️⃣ Practicing grateful reappraisal: This technique involves reframing negative or challenging experiences by finding the positive aspects or potential opportunities for growth. Studies indicate that this method can help improve emotional resilience and overall well-being. 5️⃣ Incorporating gratitude rituals into daily routines: Establishing regular gratitude practices, such as sharing daily gratitude moments with family or friends, can create a supportive environment that reinforces the habit. Research

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👉 Five key ingredients for strong emotional connections with others. Which one can you relate to? 1️⃣ Emotional vulnerability: Allowing yourself to be open and genuine with your emotions can create a safe space for mutual trust and understanding. 2️⃣ Active listening: Truly hearing and understanding others' thoughts and feelings can strengthen your emotional connection and create a sense of validation. 3️⃣ Empathy: Understanding and sharing the emotions of others helps build rapport and fosters a sense of belonging and support. 4️⃣ Consistent communication: Maintaining open, honest, and regular communication can enhance feelings of security and trust within a relationship. 5️⃣ Shared experiences: Engaging in activities, challenges, or events together can create a strong sense of connection and shared identity. By incorporating these science-backed strategies into your interactions, you can nurture your relationships and develop long-lasting emotional bonds. 🌟 #PsychologyOfCloseness #EmotionalConnections

Do you know what a panic attack looks like
💡Shedding Light on the Science of Anxiety Attacks💡 Anxiety attacks, though deeply personal experiences, share common roots in the brain's response to stress. Delving into the neuroscience of anxiety, we discover distinct types of anxiety attacks that manifest in unique ways: 1️⃣ Panic Attacks ➡️ Sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness. These attacks are often linked to overactivity in the amygdala, our brain's "fear centre." 2️⃣ Generalised Anxiety ➡️ Chronic, excessive worry about everyday life events, often stemming from an imbalance of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood and stress response. 3️⃣ Social Anxiety ➡️ Intense fear of social situations, driven by the brain's heightened sensitivity to perceived threats and negative evaluation from others. By understanding the science behind anxiety attacks, we pave the way for targeted, effective treatments, empowering individuals to regain control and embrace life with newfound confidence. 🧠💡🌱 #AnxietyAwareness #Neuroscience #MentalHealthMatters 📹 Dr Jake Goodman

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Art therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space for us to explore our innermost thoughts and emotions. It can help us reframe our negative beliefs ✨. With the guidance of a trained therapist, art therapy has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by fostering a sense of control and self-efficacy. By using art as a medium, we can access our right-brain processing and stimulate new neural connections, promoting growth and change. #art #arttherapy #neuroscience #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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Focus on the things you can control 😌. The need to control our environment is rooted in the fear of uncertainty. But a persistent need to control everything can have negative impact on our mental health and relationships. For this reason, it’s important to acknowledge what we can control and what we can't. By focusing our energy on the things within our control, we can reduce stress and improve our well-being. #psychology #neuroscience #mentalhealthawareness

Waheed PTSD
I never spoke about my traumas because it felt painful. But I realised over time that sharing my emotions safely doesn’t make me weak. It makes me human. Speaking to a psychologist and personal trainer gave me the tools I needed to overcome my trauma. Now I want to help others receive the same life-changing support. If it worked for me, it can work for you too. - @drwaheedarian #PTSD #therapy #psychology #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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Don't let depression make decisions for you 🤗. If you can relate to any of these symptoms, here's some tips ⬇️ 👉Stay in touch. Don't withdraw from life. Socialising can improve your mood. Keeping in touch with friends and family means you have someone to talk to when you feel low. 👉Be more active. Take up some form of exercise. There's evidence that exercise can help lift your mood. If you haven't exercised for a while, start gently by walking for 20 minutes every day. 👉Face your fears. Don't avoid the things you find difficult. When people feel low or anxious, they sometimes avoid talking to other people. Some people can lose their confidence in going out, driving or travelling. If this starts to happen, facing up to these situations will help them become easier. 👉Keep a mood diary. Keeping a mood diary can help you keep track of any changes in your mood, and you might find that you have more good days than you think. 👉Have a routine. When people feel down, they can get into poor sleep patterns, staying up late and sleeping during the day. Try to get up at your normal time and stick to your routine as much as possible. 👉Seeking help for depression. Get help if you're still feeling down or depressed after a couple of weeks. Speaking to a clinical psychologist or qualified therapist can give you the tools you need to better understand your feelings, and what you need to do to change your relationship with depression.

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Don't let anxiety make decisions for you 🤗. If you can relate to any of these symptoms, here's some tips ⬇️ • Anxiety is not bad and we can’t get rid of it altogether, nor do we want to. It's simply your body’s alarm system trying to keep you safe. • If you feel concerned for your wellbeing but you’re not sure what might help, share your feelings with the people you trust. Talk to friends. But also spend time with friends without 'talking it all through' - sometimes care-free time can help us heal too. • Getting clarity on your own personal values and what matter most to you is a brilliant way to make the best choices in the face of fear. I use it all the time.

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We can all learn from this little one ♥️. Friendly reminder: deep breaths really are an effective calming tool when you're upset. Remember to also: ✅ Breathe in through your nose, ✅ Breath out through your mouth. ✅ Breathe in from your belly, not your diaphragm. ✅ Breathe in 3 seconds, out 6 seconds (twice as long out). #mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing

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3 signs your mental health needs attention in 2023 🧠 - by @drwaheedarian.

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👉 We all need role models to motivate and inspire us 🤩. Who do you most admire? A former teacher, a world leader, a neighbour, your boss? As adults, we tend to give little thought to the idea of having a “role model,” as we regard this to be a quality that children seek from the adults in their lives. But studies of learning show that through a process known as vicarious reinforcement, we start to model the behaviour of individuals whose actions seem to be getting rewarded, for good or bad. In vicarious reinforcement, your tendency to commit a behaviour that someone else gets praise or attention for increases almost as much as if you were actually getting the rewards yourself. So what's the subtext? Who we see as our role models can change the way we perceive ourselves, and the way others perceive you. Being intentional and taking stock of who most influences you, and why, can give us important life lessons, help us grow, and redefine the way we think about ourselves. #rolemodels #teachers #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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Human relationships are there to support us. 🙏❤ In times when we feel extremely challenged, it helps if we look up to people who have had similar challenges - it can help us get motivated and learn lessons from their footsteps. When @drwaheedarian's father was ill with covid, he gained strength from the families of his patients. Understanding how they deal with the illness of loved ones helped him support his father. Ultimately, human relationships are there to support us. 🙏❤

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Goal setting can help you can overcome any storm ⛈️ . @drwaheedarian. Consistency is key to achieving your physical or mental wellbeing goals. Having an emotional connection to the goals you are pursuing can help you build consistency. Simply put, have you figured out your reasons? If not, it will be extremely hard to stick to your wellbeing routine and goals in the long-term. For @drwaheedarian, exercise is one of the most important mechanisms helping me cope with stress. That's why I turned up to do exercise today despite the weather. My reasons were stronger than the power of storm. How do you stick to your wellbeing goals?

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How world news can affect our mental wellbeing - explained in 30 seconds by our founder @drwaheedarian. Please like and share our content so we can keep building this wellbeing community.

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Physical wellbeing 💪 = Mental wellbeing 🧠 Remember: do the things that support your mental wellbeing. The most important person is YOU. Try to make time for yourself. For our founder @drwaheedarian, it's exercise. Scientific research has shown the inextricable links between mind and body... so as the weather begins to change, the days get shorter and the nights get colder, make sure to keep your body moving. Regular exercise is key to to enjoy this season with your loved ones and also to look after your mental wellbeing. Oh, and yes, @drwaheedarian is a Michael Bublé fan.

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The POWER of PURPOSE 🤓. Without some sort of purpose, we might be spending our lives in a fog. Purpose = finding meaning in life experiences, especially when confronted with challenges. Purpose = reframing stressful situations and helping us deal with them more productively. Purpose = helping us recover from trauma. Purpose = one of the mechanisms underlying resilience. Working as a frontline NHS doctor can be very stressful but for our founder @drwaheedarian, helping people gives him a purpose and reminds him why he picked up a stethoscope in the first place. Have you thought about your purpose this year?

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Today we hear from one of our therapists Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo about what seasonal affective changes really mean. More on this topic coming soon! #arianwellbeing #mentalhealth #seasonalaffectivechanges #education