Feel Good Friday – Give Yourself A Break

Every week the Fox teams up with the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent for Feel Good Friday – sharing different ways you can continue to take care of yourself, focus on your mental health and FEEL GOOD!

This week’s message – learning how to take breaks.  In those moments when it all just seems like too much, step away for a moment.  Do anything but whatever was stressing you out until you feel a little bit better.

Sometimes the best thing to do is a simple breathing exercise: Close your eyes and take ten deep breaths. For each one, count to four as you inhale, hold it for a count of four, and then exhale for another four.

A change of scenery or a change of pace is also good for your mental health!  It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you – give yourself some “me time” this weekend!

And please remember – If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed and looking for mental health supports – CMHA Lambton Kent is here for you. It is NEVER too early to reach out for help. The Lambton Kent Mental Health First Response Service is staffed by mental health professionals and is available 24/7, every day of the year, including holidays:

◾️Chatham: 1-866-299-7447

◾️Sarnia: 1-800-307-4319”

Categorised in: Afternoons Fridays

This post was written by Carrie Buchanan