💬QUOTE I 💖: "A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes." -Hugh Downs #happiness #quotes
Self-care is the everyday actions we take to support our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing
We often hear the phrase ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’ - taking time to look after yourself helps you rest, recharge and protect your wellbeing
#mentalhealth
#ThisCanMakePeopleRejectFact: Plan continuation bias = People stick with the current course despite signals to revise. #ScholarSunday #Metacognition
The word ‘anxious’ is from the Latin ‘angere’ which etymologically means ‘to squeeze’.
You don’t have to see the whole staircase to start moving forward
When things feel overwhelming, focus on the first step - sending a message, taking a breath, asking for support, or simply getting through the next hour
Small steps still count
#mentalhealth
Depression can be an incredibly challenging experience, but the good news is that researchers are learning more all the time about effective interventions! 😔🤔🤓🤲🏼
#depression #depressiontreatment #depressionresearch #mentalhealthsupport #DrMattB
🌿 Friday Frame of Mind 🌿
✨ Even the strongest need rest ✨
Life can start to feel like being on a hamster wheel, even when you are running on empty. Some days, pausing is the most productive thing you can do.
🌱 Take this as your sign to slow down and breathe.
#ThisCanMakePeopleRejectFact: Overconfidence bias = Certainty outstrips knowledge, reducing openness to new information. #facts #didyouknow #Knowledge4Policy
Panic attack? Pause
Slow your breathing - in through your nose, out through your mouth. Try deeper belly breaths
Tell yourself: ‘This will pass.’ Panic isn’t life-threatening. It usually peaks and eases within 15-20 mins. You are safe
#mentalhealth
#ThisCanMakePeopleRejectFact: Outcome bias = Judging decisions by results rather than the evidence available at the time distorts learning. #didyouknowfacts #generalknowledge
We might even find that it boosts our performance, as well! 💪🏼😎🙌🏼
#AlysaLui #favoriteactivities #hobbies #youdoyou #DrMattB
2026 Women's Figure Skating Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Lui gets it! 🙌🏼⛸️🥇
Research shows that doing activities that we enjoy confers multiple mental health benefits, especially when we do that for the enjoyment of the activity itself rather than for the outcome.
🌱 Feeling comfortable in the counselling space matters. When you feel safe and at ease, it becomes easier to explore your thoughts and feelings openly — creating space for insight, healing, and change.
🌿 Meet me Monday🌿
✨What is a “good fit” in counselling✨
A “good fit” in counselling means you and your counsellor feel comfortable and able to connect. That sense of ease helps a strong therapeutic relationship grow.
Not everything is ours to carry 🌿
The past, other people’s actions and opinions? Out of our control.
But our thoughts, boundaries, energy, and how we respond? That’s ours.
Focus on what you can control, what feels possible today, and be gentle with yourself 💙
#mentalhealth
Small steps. Small wins 🌿
When things feels heavy, make a hot drink. Just stand up. Fill the kettle. Press the button
Be mindful - notice the warmth and steam. Find one small thing to be grateful for
Hold the cup. Sip slowly. If even 1% of the tension softens, that’s a win
#mentalhealth
Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
#ThisCanMakePeopleRejectFact: Pluralistic ignorance = Individuals privately doubt but conform publicly, suppressing corrective evidence. #ResearchComm #KnowledgeDiss
I’m not hiking for the cardio; I’m hiking for the tiny miracles.
I’m obsessed with the tiny signs of hope hidden on the trail, like the first flowers of early spring. In a loud world, these small, persistent cycles are where I find my peace.
#SlowHiking #NatureMiracles #SpringFlowers
#ThisCanMakePeopleRejectFact: Implicit bias = Automatic associations shape who and what gets believed, even without conscious prejudice. #AcademicTwitter #EdResearch #information
I think that creativity is a key component of being resilient. What about you?
#Resilience #CultivateJoy #Inspired #Empowered #SelfCare #InnerPeace #HealingPath #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness
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Loneliness can be incredibly hard (and common, especially during this time of the year), but there are things we can do to make it easier! 😮💨😩🤔
More at the link in threaded below! 🤔🤓🤲🏼
#loneliness #lonelinessishard #mentalhealthinfo #copingtips #DrMattB
Reflection on 2025
“My personal development doesn’t end this month, it deepens.” ~Winston Waterton
Journal Prompt
What lessons and pearls of wisdom have you learnt in the last 12 months?
Peace and blessings,
Winston.
Maat Wellness Circle💜🙏🏾
#JournalPrompt #LifeCoaching #SelfCare #SelfLove #Health
Some prompts for your journaling.
#SelfCare #SelfAwareness #Writing #Journaling #HealingPath #HolisticHealth #InnerPeace 💕 #Wellness
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepressioninfo #seasonaldepressiontips #mentalhealthsupport #DrMattB
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The "Winter Blues" are rough, and you're definitely not alone in that 🥶😩 If you find that the "winter blues" is really affecting your life, it's recommended to check in with a mental health provider -- either in-person or through telehealth.
Link below with more info! 🤲🏻🤓
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepressionhelp #hobbies #youdoyou #DrMattB
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Doing meaningful, enjoyable activities might take some creativity in the winter months, such as researching and/or watching videos related to those activities, or finding other indoor tasks. You can also plan trips for the warmer months 🥶😩🤔
More at the link 🧵 below! 🤔🤓😎
