On today’s show, I take us through some of the steps we can take to maintain our mental health on a day-to-day basis.
On today’s show, I take us through some of the steps we can take to maintain our mental health on a day-to-day basis.
Topics:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:45 Maintaining our day-to-day mental health
00:04:44 The 5 Balls of Life
00:08:00 Mental health check in buddy
00:10:20 Importance of sleep
00:17:52 Avoiding perfectionism
00:22:55 Being of service
00:25:25 Gratitude journal
00:28:07 Gratitude in the workplace
00:31:38 Meditation and mental health
00:34:15 The Schumann Resonance
00:37:52 Capacity to change
00:45:41 Doing nothing
00:48:46 Clearing out the old
00:50:23 Releasing meditation
00:55:44 Seeking professional help
00:57:53 Conclusions
Online resources:
Infinite Mindcare, Cayman Islands: https://www.infinitemindcare.com
Alex Panton Foundation, Cayman Islands: https://alexpantonfoundation.ky
Loud Silent Voices, Cayman Islands: http://www.lsv.support
The 5 Balls of Life, Brian Dyson: https://www.shinecoachingbarcelona.com/en/5-balls-of-life-brian-dyson-speech/
Eric Suni, Mental Health and Sleep, The Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health
Patrick Finan, Ph.D, Depression and Sleep: Understanding the Connection,Johns Hopkins Hospital: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/depression-and-sleep-understanding-the-connection
Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School, Blue light has a dark side: What is blue light? The effect blue light has on your sleep and more: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side
Kori D. Miller, 14 Benefits of Practising Gratitude (Incl. Journaling), Positive Psychology: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/
Arianna Huffington, On My Mind, newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1-big-question-my-mind-arianna-huffington/?trackingId=JgNZYr0GQoGjUIW0e1ZuGA%3D%3D
Dr. Lisa Miller, TedX Depression and Awakening: Two Sides of One Door: https://www.lisamillerphd.com
The National Library of Medicine, Synchronization of Human Autonomic Nervous System Rhythms with Geomagnetic Activity in Human Subjects: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551208/
The Schumann Resonance: https://www.drskinhealth.com/blog/schumann-resonance
JAMA Psychiatry, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs Escitalo-pram for the Treatment of Adults with Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2798510?resultClick=1
David Robson, The big idea: your personality is not set in stone, The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/13/the-big-idea-your-personality-is-not-set-in-stone?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3uQs_GCtuGJfB8MXextTtghFF8h8KyjwgvOjSDGH6il_5drHJIskuVuwk#Echobox=1676299775
Deepak Chopra, 7 Mantras to Create the Life You Want:https://chopra.com/articles/7-mantras-for-creating-the-life-you-want
Books:
Dr. Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Dr. Lisa Miller, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life
Music:
Deva Premal, Om Gum Ganapatyei Namaha
Note:
Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional.
The citation of Kori D. Miller’s article, 14 Benefits of Practising Gratitude (Incl. Journaling), was incorrect in the show, and is in fact an article on Positive Psychology, as stated in these show notes with the correct citation stated above.
Contact:
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