Due in part to May officially being Mental Health Month, we will be using this episode to talk about two related articles that have recently been published on the website and delve into the always important subjects of self-care, relationships, rest, therapy, and everything else that influences our mental health. The two articles in question are specifically focused on resilience and imposter syndrome, and we get into the importance of these two areas of the conversation. This episode also ties beautifully into last week's chat focusing on self-care more directly, and of course, these are topics that we will continue to explore and unpack in future conversations too! Though there is still a lot of room for improvement and progress it is worth noting just how far we have come as a collective in the way to recognize and address issues of mental health, and the societal conversations on the subject are noticeably further along than they have ever been, even just a few years ago. The pandemic and the isolation that so many people have experienced to varying degrees in the last year or so is also an important aspect of this discussion and we get into the major impacts, both positive and negative that we have seen in our lives. We also talk about some simple coping strategies for replenishing your energy, managing relationships, and engaging with inspiring content, so make sure to join us for this essential episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Increasing your own resilience and building better coping mechanisms.
• How the pandemic and isolation have impacted our health, wellness, and connection. 
• Making the time for self-care and allowing space for recovering and recharging.
• The benefits of reconnecting with loved ones in real life, instead of just on video calls.
• Reassessing the value of relationships and interactions with the people in our lives. 
• The therapeutic potential of creating lists and writing out goals that you want to achieve. 
• Picturing the worst-case scenario as a way to make things less daunting.
• Finding activities that give you purpose and focusing on those!
• Across the board benefits of therapy and the variety of approaches that are now widely available.
• The rise of podcasts and how helpful they can be learning new tools and awareness. 
• Women and imposter syndrome; the array of ways these thoughts can creep in. 
• Acceptance of the imperfections and continual learning cycle that we are all on!  
• Asking for help and connecting with common struggles that are often overlooked. 
• The prominent figures who are helping the world make progress in the mental health conversation.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kelly Castillo

Charlotte's Web

'Here Are 6 Ways To Build Resilience So You Can Face Adversity Head-On'

Asana

Michelle Obama

Demi Lovato

She's A Full On Monet

She's A Full On Monet on Twitter