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Mental Health Awareness and Self Care Reminders

Discover weekly mental health reminders, self-care tips, and emotional well-being insights to support workplace balance and community connection.
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Rest is not laziness. Rest can be a powerful tool to recharge, build inspiration and creativity and foster connection.

Are you bringing the focus to rest today?

Feeling numb or feeling nothing is a response to overwhelming emotions, stress, or difficult situations, acting as a protective mechanism to help us cope when it’s too much to process at once.

It’s okay to feel this way—your feelings are valid.
Remember, you are not alone in this journey. Reach out to us at Mental Health at Work.

Yesterday was a day of love, with expressions of affection all around us. But if you didn’t feel like celebrating, whether because you’re in a cycle of a toxic relationship or simply not in one, that’s okay.

We’re here to remind you that it’s perfectly fine to prioritize self-care over a toxic relationship. Sometimes, we find ourselves in toxic cycles that take a toll on our mental well-being. Letting go can be incredibly difficult, but it’s important to remember that we are individuals with unique thought patterns, and what aligns with us may not align with someone else.

It’s okay to walk away from what no longer serves you and to embrace your authentic self. Prioritizing self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary.

You are not alone on this journey. Take it one step at a time.

If you need support, reach out to us at Mental Health at Work.

This month, we’ve been exploring relationships and conversations around love. But as we celebrate love, it’s equally important to recognize that not all love stories unfold the way we hope they would.

Toxic patterns in relationships can often lead to self-doubt, loneliness, and low self-esteem. It’s essential to acknowledge these feelings and remember that experiencing them doesn’t make you weak. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether it’s a trusted friend, family member, mentor, or a

Mental Health Professional, reaching out can make all the difference. Healing takes time—one step at a time.

If you are someone in crisis and want support, check out the available crisis intervention resources on our website: www.mentalhealthatwork.in

As we exit this month, which emphasizes the significance of love, the focus on love begins to shift in mainstream media.

As this shift occurs, let’s hold onto the importance of nurturing our relationships while also making time to love and care for ourselves.

There are times when we seek love and validation externally. In those moments, it’s important to remember to fill our own cup, seek love within.

Remember, showing compassion toward oneself is just as important as showing it to others.

One step at a time, you are not alone in this journey.

If you or someone you know is seeking support, reach out us at: connect@equilibrioadvisory.org

This World Sleep Day, let’s talk about rest.

We at mental health at work would like to remind you that sleep is an important aspect of mental well-being. Poor sleep can affect your mood, focus, and overall productivity at work, while also taking a toll on your physical health.

Prioritizing rest is prioritizing your mental health & well-being. Make space for quality sleep, one step at a time.
Have a restful weekend and catch up on those zzzzz’s!

In honour of Neurodiversity week, here’s a reminder to celebrate all that makes you unique! Accepting what makes us different can be challenging sometimes, but it’s important to recognize that everyone has something unique about them, that sets them apart and makes them special.

Look for that little light inside of you today and let it shine bright!

This week, on the heels of Autism Awareness Day and as we anchor ourselves in Autism Acceptance Month, let’s reflect on what the term “Acceptance” truly means.

Acceptance isn’t just about merely acknowledging diversity – it’s about understanding and embracing all diversity, including in our self talk.

In the context of neurodivergence, it is about recognizing the unique strengths and challenges that come with unique minds. Through acceptance, let’s foster a world where all minds are welcomed, respected, and supported, where differences are seen as assets, and where we create spaces where everyone feels valued and understood.

Emotions influence how we think, behave, and relate to others – when overwhelmed, they may take over and colour our perception and experience of a moment. They also serve to indicate what outcomes or hope we hold dear or what needs are emerging.

Emotional grounding is a method of coping with a sense of overwhelm or intense emotions like rage, sadness, or anxiety. It can help us feel safe and make space to process and break down the intensity of our experience.

This week, we’re reminding you to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Take some time to find what works for you, whether it’s a mindful walk in nature, taking your shoes off and feeling the ground under your feet, pausing and engaging your senses by noticing the world around you….

It’s International Women’s Day!

While the world takes a moment to celebrate women from all sectors and communities let us as women today also pause and bring a sense of appreciation and gratitude for ourselves. Take some time to celebrate our journeys and our efforts to thrive in a world that is not always built for us.

Alongside IWD 2025 theme of “Accelerate Action” – look inward and make a commitment to act for yourself consistently this year – be it setting boundaries, investing time and energy in people and activities you love, nurturing your talents, or just spending time with yourself.

Change begins within, so let’s take action by honoring ourselves first.

To all the amazing women out there, share this with 10 women who need this reminder today.

Happy Women’s Day!

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025: Community

Starts With Us
This year’s theme — Community — reminds us that meaningful change begins with small acts of connection. A simple check-in can go a long way. Whether it’s a message, a coffee chat, or just holding space for someone, these moments build the foundation of a supportive workplace.
As we navigate complex roles and responsibilities, it’s important to know that mental health isn’t something we manage alone.

Remember: You can only pour from a cup that is full. When we are in supportive roles, self-awareness, clear boundaries and professional support are essential tools — not just for coping, but for thriving.

So today, check in with yourself, too. Ask: How am I really doing? And remember, reaching out for professional support is a strength, not a setback.

Let’s continue building a culture where care is normalized, and no one has to struggle in silence. Connection starts small — but its impact can be lasting.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

Many of us who work closely with people know this saying well—it’s a powerful reminder that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential.

If a friend or colleague reaches out for support, it’s natural to want to help in any way we can. What we sometimes forget is that holding space for others can take an emotional toll—especially if it brings up difficult memories or unresolved feelings within us or leaves us feeling unable to cope by ourselves. Hence in order to sustain these efforts we must also care for ourselves and reach out for support when needed.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus is on community—how we build it, nurture it, and show up for one another. Let’s keep checking in with each other—and with ourselves.
Remember – it’s important to reach out to a trained mental health professional if you feel you need support.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to remind ourselves that mental health matters! Life can have many twists and turns and while some days we’re on top of things and crushing it, other days it may all just seem too much. This year’s theme “community” is a reminder: we don’t have to do it all on our own.

Whether it’s anxiety, burnout, or just feeling off, talking to someone can help. Often we know this… and yet, many of us hesitate to reach out for support, believing we have to “tough it out. But strength lies in asking for help. It’s in saying, “Hey, I’m not okay.” It’s in reaching out, even when it feels awkward.

This month and beyond, let’s ditch the stigma, support each other, and redefine what being strong really means: reaching out when we need support.

In moments of struggle, our instinct is often to jump in and fix things. But when it comes to mental health, listening—truly listening—can be far more powerful. People don’t always need answers.

They need space to feel seen, heard, and safe.
Mental health isn’t solved in a single conversation. Healing begins with connection. When we pause, put down assumptions, and simply hold space for someone’s experience, we offer something deeper than solutions—we offer understanding.

As we close out on Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s remember: you don’t have to be a therapist to be supportive. You just have to be present. Ask how someone is, and then really listen. No pressure to fix. Just show up.

Let empathy lead. Your listening might be exactly what someone needs to take their next step toward healing.

There is no one way to be queer or trans — and there never has been.

Your journey, your identity, and your experiences are valid, even if they don’t align with mainstream or “expected” narratives. Whether you’re loud or quiet, out or questioning, fluid or fixed — every version of you deserves love, respect, and care.

It’s okay if your queerness looks different from what you see around you. It’s still real. It’s still powerful. It’s still yours.

You don’t need to perform your identity for acceptance. You don’t need to explain your gender or sexuality to be understood. You are not “too much,” “not enough,” or “too complicated.” You are whole, worthy, and enough — exactly as you are.

Sending love to everyone navigating this path in their own way. You belong here. Happy Pride!

Queer and trans folx may not have the easiest childhoods. Maybe friends made fun of your appearance, or teachers asked you to “dress right”.

Maybe you carried the weight of never being able to become the person your parents wanted you to become. Maybe not just your first, but your second, third, fourth love also ended in heartbreak.

Therefore, this Pride month do take a small pause and look back at the inner child who always had to put up walls to protect the soft and so-called unacceptable parts of you. The adult you has become someone, who would protect your younger self. And your inner child is truly proud of that.

“These things won’t be allowed in our family!”

“Why cannot you be like your friends?”

“You are too young to know what you want, beta!”

“It’s just a phase!” “I support you, but please don’t hit on me, bro!”

“If you leave me, I’ll tell your family who you are!”

“I love you, but I’ve to listen to my family and settle with someone else!”

“It’s fun being with you! But let’s not go public yet!”

In a world where acceptance can come with terms and conditions, it’s crucial to surround yourself with those who celebrate your authentic self. Whether it’s chosen family, romantic partners or friends, real love uplifts and embraces your identity.

Remember that anyone who asks you to hide your true colors or minimize your existence isn’t worthy of your heart. You are valid, you are loved, and you deserve relationships that shine brightly in the light, and let you shine your light brightly.

As #pridemonth wraps up, remember: the work doesn’t end here.

Your story, your queerness, your healing — it still matters.

Let’s keep showing up. For ourselves. For each other. Always

Sometimes it looks like setting a boundary, asking for help, or just getting through the day.

Growth isn’t always visible or obvious. Sometimes it’s resting instead of pushing. Choosing self-compassion over shame.

You are allowed to be proud of how far you’ve come-even if others don’t see or value the journey you’ve undertaken to get here.

Disability Pride means honoring your journey, not society’s timelines. Allow yourself to move at your pace, nobody except you gets to decide what progress looks like for you.

Holistic well-being means making room to breathe, feel, heal, and thrive.
Celebrate you—in all your brilliance, resilience, and becoming.

Queer and trans folx may not have the easiest childhoods. Maybe friends made fun of your appearance, or teachers asked you to “dress right”.

Maybe you carried the weight of never being able to become the person your parents wanted you to become. Maybe not just your first, but your second, third, fourth love also ended in heartbreak.

Often times at work, all the focus is on Productivity. And productivity is often anchored in ableist narratives that do not create space for down time, life and all parts of who you are.

When the definition is skewed this way – it may distort the way we view and experience ourselves and the world around us – bringing in a sense of not being good enough on days that we need a break. So today, let’s hold onto this – productivity isn’t just about “active hours.”
It’s about progress, clarity, and balance.

This August, redefine what productivity means for you and your team.

In a world that glorifies doing, we forget the quiet power of simply being. Rest isn’t a pause from life—it’s where life breathes back into us. Let stillness be your sanctuary.

Here’s your weekly Mental Health Reminder from @mentalhealthatwork.in a vertical of @equilibrioadvisoryllp
We have taken the long weekend as a firm this week and are excited about the opportunity to just be – rest and reconnect with the self and others that it presents.

As we head into the weekend, it’s important to intentionally make space for rest—whatever that looks like for you. And remember, rest is not a reward; it’s a necessity.

When we immerse ourselves in activities that bring joy or calm, we allow our minds to rest, recalibrate, and return to work with renewed clarity.

Hobbies and engaging in a passion project offer a gentle pause from the mental strain of constant output, giving space for creativity to breathe and focus to sharpen.

Whether it’s painting, gardening, writing, or music, these moments of intentional detachment often lead to deeper insight and more sustainable energy.

As we step into September, it’s okay to begin slowly. Not every season needs urgency. Ease is productive, too. 🌿

With the year slowly moving toward its close, this is also a time to pause and ask: How can we look at ourselves and our journey with kinder eyes?

Instead of only measuring what’s left undone, let’s honor the steps we’ve taken, the pauses we’ve needed, and the quiet resilience that’s carried us here.

For those at the margins, disconnection often runs deeper—stigma, exclusion, or silence can make reaching out feel impossible. Yet connection is one of the strongest protectors we have against suicide. Sometimes, offering a safe space to listen, or letting someone know they matter, can shift everything. No one should have to carry their pain alone.

Here’s your weekly reminder to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself. Even a few moments of mindful rest can shift the way we carry the week. Bring your attention to this moment and to this breath. Just Breathe In, experience the fullness of that breath and release.

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