If you’re feeling anxious, let yourself be anxious for a couple of minutes—then meditate. If you’re feeling angry, let yourself be angry—then listen to some calming music. Be in touch with your emotions. Accept that you are feeling a certain way. Let yourself feel that way and then take action to diminish unwanted or unjustified feelings. A self-care tool from BWell Saginaw #bwellsaginaw
Mental Health & Substance Use
#20: Offer support, but know when to get help (FB)
If this sounds like someone in your life, be sure to offer your support in ways that: Are respectful to your friend and manageable for you Won’t...
#21: Be gentle on yourself (FB)
Be gentle on yourself knowing pain, shame, and grief lessen over time. Remember the future holds more kind, soft, and happy moments than you can see...
#22: You don’t have to be positive all the time (FB)
Distracting yourself with ways to avoid your feelings (alcohol, drugs, sleep) is not likely to make you feel better. Instead, it’s bound to deepen...
#23: Emotional pain should not be hidden away (FB)
It’s natural to need support during a difficult time, but when we feel hopeless it can be hard to accept help or think that help from others will...
#24: Know the warning signs for depression (FB)
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, here are some warning signs to look out for: Intense feelings of hopelessness lasting two...
#25: Recovery is not one and done (FB)
A self-care tool from BWell Saginaw #bwellsaginaw