Whether you’re just getting started, or you’re someone who has gotten better, it’s important to create a daily routine for mental health to stay on track. When I started building mental health activities into my day, it was an important aspect of my success in overcoming anxiety and depression.I started small by practicing mindfulness without meditation, then I added in gratitude exercises, and worked my way up to daily meditation. Over time, these mental health exercises became a habit and an important component of my sustained mental well-being. However, the unfortunate truth is that it’s easy to slip up. You may miss a meditation here and there, stop journaling, skip therapy, and then eventually notice that you’re more irritable, anxious, and depressed.The good news is that whether you’re just starting, or you need to get back on track, having a daily routine for mental health will go a long way in keeping you happy and healthy. So, if you’re like me and you struggle with mental health, then here are some tips on how to create a daily routine for mental health.Subscribe to my newsletter - The Weekly Dispatch - get one email per week with uplifting mental health content.
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What To Do When You Feel Sick And Depressed
I’ve had mental health problems for most of my life, but a few years ago I finally learned how to overcome my anxiety and live in the moment. My mental health improved so much that I started this podcast in hopes that it would help others get better, faster. But, when I was hit with a heart scare, broken ankle, two bouts of COVID-19, the flu, and a sinus infection over the course of a few months my mental resiliency was tested. I felt sick and depressed, and I worried that it would take me back to a dark place.Despite the work I did to improve my mental health, the onslaught of medical issues one after another threatened to unravel my progress. In fact, these illnesses would have broken the old me. Luckily, I was able to hold on to my mental health with a positive outlook. Though there were several days that I felt quite down.The difference is that I felt sick and depressed for short periods of time, rather than going into a downward spiral. I was able to do this because I learned psychological flexibility — the ability to adapt to any given challenge that arises in life.It’s normal to feel depressed when you get sick. The truth is that life will always ebb and flow. No matter how much self-improvement work you do, the universe is always going to test you.So, what can you do when you feel sick and depressed? Well, I’m going to share with you several strategies I use to maintain a positive mindset. Listen to this episode to learn how you can develop your own psychological flexibility so that the next time you feel sick and depressed it doesn’t derail your life.
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Whole Life Fitness - Featuring Dai Manuel
In this episode, I’m joined by Dai Manuel, author of the book “Whole Life Fitness Manifesto.” Dai has an upbeat contagious personality and offers great wisdom in what it takes to incrementally improve your life little by little, physically, mentally, and spiritually. He is also an award-winning digital thought leader, Distinguished Toastmaster, keynote speaker, and former partner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar retail company. However, like all of us, Dai has known struggle, and he will share his relatable story with us.Get Dai's book: Whole Fitness Manifesto Click here to subscribe to my newsletter, The Weekly Dispatch. You’ll get life-changing mental health content every Tuesday.
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How To Find A More Fulfilling Life – Featuring JJ DiGeronimo
Today’s episode is about how to dive into a world of self-discovery to find a more fulfilling life and work. With so many of us searching for meaning and purpose, it can be challenging to find the right path. That's why I'm thrilled to be joined by JJ DiGeronimo, an author and former woman in tech who shares how letting go of your ego, mindfulness, and finding your fuel stations – the activities that fill you up, can lead you to a better life.Learn more about JJ at https://jjdigeronimo.com/.Click here to subscribe to my newsletter, The Weekly Dispatch. You’ll get life-changing mental health content every Tuesday.
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How To Break & Untangle From Your Trauma - Featuring Chad Peevy
In this episode, I speak to Chad Peevy, author of “Break & Untangle: Discover the Freedom To Be You Despite The Inherited Mindsets Holding You Back.” Chad grew up gay in an emotionally and physically abusive family in rural Arkansas. He had to spend years learning how to overcome the trauma, depression, and anxiety that followed him into adulthood from that experience. Inspired by his own journey, Chad has created a system for supplanting damaging beliefs with healthy mindsets and now offers guidance and support to all who want to find the same freedom. We have a great conversation about struggling with family, accepting our trauma, and learning how to make space and move forward in life. Click here to subscribe to my newsletter, The Weekly Dispatch. You’ll get life-changing mental health content every Tuesday. Follow the link to get a free copy of Chad’s book and click here to take his mindset assessment.
Hey everyone, I’m Tony Hardman your host for “Not Quite Zen” a podcast about struggling with mental health and finding ways to make life better. I’ve struggled with mental health all my life, and through lots of therapy and hard work I’ve learned how to be calmer, happier and more grounded. Hopefully, this show can do the same for you.
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