Chicago Behavioral Hospital’s Post

In life's whirlwind of responsibilities and obligations, amidst the chaos and demands, it's easy to overlook taking care of yourself. Remember, amidst the hustle, to pause and prioritize self-care. Nurture your body, mind, and soul with moments of rest, nourishment, and rejuvenation. Take time to breathe, to reconnect with your passions, and to embrace activities that bring you joy. Self-care isn't selfish; it's a vital foundation for your well-being and resilience. So, in the journey of life, don't forget to cherish and care for the remarkable soul that is you. . . . . #SelfCareReminder #PrioritizeTakingCareOfYou #WellnessJourney #NourishYourSoul #JoyfulMoments #CherishYourself #ResilienceBuilding #SelfCareJourney #HealthyHabits #SelfCareMoments #SoulfulRejuvenation

#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #peopledevelopment #weallwin #helpothers #beinghuman #beingthechange #behumble #kindnessmatters #loveandlight #beahero #servantleadership #ascensionstrategy When we help others, 🙋♂️ our brains 🧠 emit three chemicals, often referred to as the happiness 😃 trifecta: Serotonin (produces intense feelings of wellbeing)  Dopamine (intensifies motivation) Oxytocin (increases a sense of connection to others) Health and Wellness inside and out because WE ALL don't learn the same way do WE? WE ALL don't communicate the same way do WE? We ALL don't lead the same way do WE? Do WE sometimes just sometimes do things a little bit differently? Diversity is more than just one piece! There is ONE thing WE ALL share it's WE ALL have this one piece inside 💝 as WE all have FEELINGS! ah that thing inside 🙀 how we regulate our thoughts and how we dig down deep to help others even when we are caught up is everything! CARPE DIEM baby SIEZE this day as it JUST TAKES ONE baby! Be the LIGHT 🕯 we ALL share a common piece 💖 HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Due to your brain's natural negativity bias, it is easy for most of us to take for granted the good things in our lives and overfocus on what is not working. This can make your life even more miserable. One of the best predictors of wellbeing is gratitude because it forces your brain to remember what is good. Pause scrolling. Take a few deep breaths and ask yourself, what is going right with my life? What are some of the positive experiences that I have had? And remember, don't go for the big ones necessarily. It could be that you are grateful for a good night's sleep or a nice cup of coffee or sunlight. Sometimes, the small things have the biggest impact. #gratitude #mentalhealth #myafyaafrica

🌿✨ Embrace Self-Care: Happy National Self-Care Day! ✨🌿 Today, we're reminded of the importance of prioritizing our well-being and nurturing our minds, bodies, and souls. Self-care isn't selfish – it's essential for maintaining balance and inner peace in our busy lives. Let's use this day as a gentle reminder to practice self-compassion and kindness towards ourselves. You are deserving of love, care, and rest. 💖 Share your favorite self-care rituals or tips in the comments below, and let's inspire each other to prioritize self-love every day. 🌸 #SelfCareDay #LoveYourself #WellnessWednesday 💆♂️🛁

🌻 Embrace Self-Love and Self-Care for a Thriving You and a Thriving Community In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves. But just like a sunflower that stands tall and bright, turning its face to the sun, we too must nurture ourselves to shine our brightest. ✨ Self-Love is Not Selfish ✨ Prioritizing self-love and self-care doesn't mean you are selfish; it means you understand the value of a well-nourished heart and mind. When we invest time in ourselves, we replenish our energy, creativity, and resilience. This, in turn, allows us to be more present and supportive for those around us. 🪴 You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup 🪴 Imagine trying to water a garden with an empty watering can. It's impossible. Similarly, we cannot give our best to our families, friends, colleagues, and communities if we are running on empty. Taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge is essential for maintaining our ability to contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. 🌞 The Sunflower Lesson 🌞 Just as sunflowers track the sun to maintain their vitality, we must seek out and embrace what nourishes us. Whether it's a hobby, meditation, exercise, or simply a quiet moment with a good book, these acts of self-care are vital. By doing so, we ensure that we remain strong and vibrant, ready to support and uplift those around us. 🤝 Balancing Independence and Interdependence 🤝 It's okay to lean on others when we need support; that's part of being human. However, developing our own coping strategies and resilience is equally important. Striking a balance between independence and interdependence allows us to handle life's challenges more effectively and be reliable pillars of strength for others. In a world that often demands more than we can give, let's remember to be like sunflowers—standing tall, seeking nourishment, and sharing our beauty and strength with the world. 🌟 Take care of yourself, and watch how your light helps others grow. 🌟 #SelfLove #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Community #Balance #Wellbeing #SunflowerWisdom

Great initiative by Aritra Business Excellence to tackle the mounting work pressure and otherwise on the individuals in our society. It is imperative to mention that such outreach programme to manage mental well being is testament how we shape individuals of our generation to have a holistic understanding of life and create a robust mechanism to lead life. It will also set a new normal for the upcoming generation how to move forward achieve success and parallelly be aware of our mental well being to have a sustainable personal growth.

Have you got your Action For Happiness calendar for Do Good December yet? Some really important reminders to be kind to not only yourself but those around you this time of year as these winter months can be a struggle for us all. #FIBristol #ActionForHappiness #FirstIntuition

Time to participate, Starting a discussion 🗣️ 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧? 🤔 Do share your thoughts. 💭 #selfcare #resilience #mentalhealth

🎄 WELLBEING ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY 6 🎄 💪Connect with COURAGE 💪 Day 6’s advent gift is to remind you of the incredible strength within you and the transformative power of courage. Healing and health begins with courage… The courage to move towards difficult things, the wisdom to know that everyone struggles sometimes and the belief in yourself to cope.   Because courage is not the absence of fear, but a decision to move towards difficult things because they matter more. Join us today for a moment to yourself, to connect to the courage you’ve seen in others and the strength you have within yourself.   Please share this message with someone who needs a reminder of their resilience over the festive period.  #FindingCourage #Emotionalstrength #commonhumanity #festivewellbeing

At any point things can turn on a dime… These past couple of weeks have reminded me of this. One minute we can be in normal life. With the usual (sometimes barely noticed) joys. The usual insecurities. The usual challenges. And then, without much warning, things can change. The earth can buckle beneath you, and you find yourself standing on the precipice of fear and change and facing things being irrevocably different. In daily life, we get caught up in the minutiae of things. Forgetting what is most important to us. Health. Connection. Loved ones. Fulfilment. We can forget to be grateful for all that we have. We can get swallowed up in our over critical and controlling minds. We can embody our discomforts rather than our joys. But we never know when things will change… And ultimately, they always do. So, make it a priority to take great care of yourself. Look after your health and wellbeing. Do what it takes to invest in your mind and body. Make it a priority to connect and have quality time and shared experiences with those you love. Do what brings you joy and makes your heart sing. Do this as much as you possibly can! Soak it all in. Feel the richness of it all. Relish it. Appreciate it. Celebrate it. You never know how much time you have. Damn well make the most of what you have right now! #liveyourbestlife #enjoythejourney #makememories #seizeeverymoment #celebratetoday #liveinthemoment #livelifetothefullest #makeeverydaycount #enjoythelittlethings #livelifefully #livepowerfully #livepowerfullylovelife