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Growth Shouldn’t Mean Only Improving Your Weaknesses
ByMikeM September 14, 2023September 13, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

As I mentioned, this reminded me of work. Having only one week in at a new job, there are a ton of things I don’t know. There are a ton of things that I’m going to have to ask for help with. It takes a toll on my anxiety. It kickstarts my brain into negative self-talk. After all, look at all of the things I can’t do without help. When I’m dealing with this, do you know what feels really great? Finding the things I do really well and sharing some of the knowledge I have. It’s an immediate boost to my sense of self and the sense that I contribute to the team. Sean refers to it as “intrinsic value”. It also acts as a reminder that once upon a time, I was learning how to do those things, so I am capable of learning and developing new skills.

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Some Research on Loneliness and Mental Health
ByMikeM August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Overall though, this is more evidence of how much our mental health suffers when we do not feel part of a community. We all can play a role in making sure our community is embracing people who need that social connection.

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Another Example of our Environment Impacting Mental Health Solutions
ByMikeM August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Today, I happened to come across some more research that should make us question another of our flip answers to someone struggling with their mental health, eat healthier. Because, when eating at all is in question, telling someone to eat healthier is not solving any issues for them.

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Sharing – Why a stranger’s hello can boost your well-being: The power of weak social ties
ByMikeM August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The math seems pretty simple here. We lose nothing by being kind and friendly. We might all gain enough to prevent the loss of another life. Suicide Prevention might involve some huge programs and resources, but it can start right here in how we interact with even our most casual connections.

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Sharing – Anhedonia: New study provides insight into an overlooked but very common symptom of depression
ByMikeM August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Reading Time: 1 minute

That’s depression. That empty feeling that nothing matters and the inability to feel anything because it doesn’t matter. But, it’s hard to express that. It’s difficult to come up with a header image that displays that when we talk about depression. I’ve said before, our default image to use when talking about depression is the young, white woman lying or sitting looking sad.

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An example of the path to healing being long
ByMikeM August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Reading Time: 2 minutes

I probably still loop back through some of these stages at various times, but it’s not part of my daily life anymore. Take this list as a sign to take your time and give yourself grace for how long it takes while celebrating the small victories along the way, but also know that it’s worth the time and effort. If I can find the peace and calmness that I have now, imperfect as it is, you can too.

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