S8E4 Formula A, For Better Mental Health

When it comes to managing my mental health, I love using the tools from CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.

There are countless tools to help manage the "waves of life."  I notice that, when I can stay consistent & persistent in my efforts, the waves don't necessarily become any smoother - but I tend to navigate them better.  I like to think I'm becoming an expert surfer!

In this vignette, I share a simple recipe I use every day to ensure I'm able to successfully surf those waves of life!  I call this recipe my "Formula A" and it has 4 ingredients that help me boost my mood, alleviate anxiety, and prevent regrets.

Remember to talk to and treat yourself like you'd talk to and treat a good friend.

Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

As always, I'm here when you want some help:

https://calendly.com.mentalhealthfa

Download tips & tools for better mental health:

https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit/

S8E3 Silence Your Inner Critic, For Better Mental Health

In this short vignette I'll share some insights around how I successfully use a "Triple A Formula" to manage my mental health and remain free from addictions.

Remember to talk to and treat yourself like you'd talk to and treat a good friend.

Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

As always, I'm here when you want some help:

https://calendly.com.mentalhealthfa

Download tips & tools for better mental health:

https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit/

S8E2 Unpacking Emotions For Better Mental Health

In this short vignette I'll share some insights around how a "3-minute reset" can calm your nervous system and unpack your emotions.

Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

Remember to talk to and treat yourself like you'd talk to and treat a good friend.

As always, I'm here when you want some help:

https://calendly.com.mentalhealthfa

Download tips & tools for better mental health:

https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit/

S8E1 Setting Intentions For Better Mental Health

In this short vignette I'll share some insights around the power of "setting intentions" - and how we can use simple, consistent steps to get what we want.

Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

Remember to talk to and treat yourself like you'd talk to and treat a good friend.

As always, I'm here when you want to talk:

https://calendly.com.mentalhealthfa

Download tips & tools for better mental health:

https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit/

S7E12 Better Decisions For Better Mental Health

In this episode, I share the results of a study done with 4-year-olds back in the 60s.  The outcome study had some valuable insights about how important it is for us to learn how to delay gratification and learn self control at an early age.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

As always, I'm here when you want to talk:

https://calendly.com/mentalhealthfa

May the force be with you and remember...

#mentalhealthfitnessalliance #MHFA #redroofrecovery #goderichontariocanada

S7E11

What I learned as a journalist for 20 years - and as a mental health professional for the past 7 years - is that communication is not merely a skill.  Communication can become a doorway to deeper self-awareness.

In this episode of the RRR show, I share a few principles for more effective communication. These principles are not rules to follow, but invitations to return to your center, especially when it feels hardest to do so.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself.

As always, I'm here when you want to talk:

https://calendly.com/mentalhealthfa

May the force be with you and remember...

#mentalhealthfitnessalliance #MHFA #redroofrecovery #goderichontariocanada

S7E10

On this episode, I talk about how important it is for us to be the gatekeeper of our life and of our mind.  

Our mind is a complex chemical organ that seeks the easiest path and is too easily conditioned to forge paths that are unhealthy.

After 20 years as a broadcast journalist (perpetuating the FUD Factor), I can guarantee you that there are far more good people doing good things than bad... and there are far more good things happening in the world than bad.

To support you on your journey to better mental health, I’ve gathered some of my favourite inspirational tools that can help with stress relief, confidence, habit change, and overall well-being. 

These tools have been invaluable to me and I offer them to you as a gift.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself❣

May the force be with you and remember...

#mentalhealthfitnessalliance #MHFA #redroofrecovery #goderichontariocanada

S7E9

Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness.  The conditions of our mind manifest into conditions of our body.

On this episode, I share some tips on how becoming an "optimist" can contribute to better mental health.

To support you on your journey to better mental health, I’ve gathered some of my favourite inspirational tools that can help with stress relief, confidence, habit change, and overall well-being. 

These tools have been invaluable to me and I offer them to you as a gift.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself❣

May the force be with you and remember...

#mentalhealthfitnessalliance #MHFA #redroofrecovery #goderichontariocanada

S7E8

Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness.  The conditions of our mind manifest into conditions of our body.

On this episode, I share some tips on how "conscious" communication can nurture empathy, self-compassion, and deeper connection.

To support you on this journey, I’ve gathered some of my favourite inspirational tools that can help with stress relief, confidence, habit change, and overall well-being. 

These tools have been invaluable to me and I offer them to you as a gift.

We are all on our own unique path, but you are never alone. Keep seeking, keep learning, and keep showing up for yourself❣

May the force be with you and remember...

#mentalhealthfitnessalliance #MHFA #redroofrecovery #goderichontariocanada

S7E7

On this episode, Tanya talk about another of her favourite "snappy slogans."  The "Catch It, Check It, Change It" tool can help you:

Catch unhelpful thoughts, check the unhelpful thoughts using tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), and then change the unhelpful thoughts to more helpful thoughts.

A pioneer in CBT, Dr. David Burns (feelinggood.com) created a list of the 10 most common cognitive distortions (unhelpful thoughts). If you'd like a copy, email Tanya at [email protected] and she'll also send you a "Control" meme, for a visual reminder to stay focused on what's within your control.