“Let’s get real for a moment. Self-care and mental health aren’t about grand gestures. You don’t need to quit your job, move to Bali, or spend hours in therapy daily.

The real magic happens in the small wins—the little choices you make daily that help you feel calm, grounded, and in control.

Here are the 3 main reasons why small wins matter:

1. They’re achievable. Big goals can feel overwhelming, but small steps are doable.

2. They build momentum. You have to listen to the full episode to see how.

3. They boost confidence. There is an ART to it, and my latest ADAPTive.TT approach tells you step by step.

Summary of Key Elements for Episode 5:

1. Story Segment: Ralph sets small goals to survive a chaotic family lunch.

2. Insight: Small wins build momentum and confidence for better mental health.

Today, we're revisiting what I call life’s number one skill, which we must learn early through responsibilities given by our parents or primary caregivers. While M. Scott Peck refers to this as discipline, I see it as our response to the constant demands of the moment—a response that can lead to physical and psychological stress as our brain initially reacts with fear.

According to the most recent World Health Organization definition, our mental health is a continuous state of varying well-being, influenced by our adaptive or maladaptive coping mechanisms for everyday stressors. Research broadly categorizes these responses as Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn. Today's episode, as with my friend and client Ralph, explores how these responses shape his daily experience of stress.

Well, today, we’re moving on to another biggie: emotions. They’re messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright dramatic—just like the weather. But here’s the good news: You don’t need to fight them. You just need to accept them, like a passing storm. And who better to help us understand this than Ralph Soulman himself?

Let’s jump in!”

The therapeutic journey described emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and intentional behavior change in overcoming addictive patterns and fostering mental health. It highlights Ralph's efforts to employ new strategies, referred to as SMAHooBITS, to shift ingrained thinking patterns and core beliefs. The intention behind this approach is to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, akin to the states achieved by spiritual gurus. This journey requires consistent commitment, adaptability, and a focus on mental well-being, in line with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which encompasses not just the absence of illness but a holistic approach to mental and emotional wellness.

As Ralph prepares to transition into "Episode 2: The Monkey Mine," it will be essential to maintain mindfulness and self-awareness to navigate the challenges of day-to-day life. The ongoing work on mental health and well-being serves as a reminder to remain engaged in the process and embrace a flexible mindset.

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The 6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery and longer-term Behavioural Change

Hello, Hello; this is your boy Shirivngton Hannays, ⁠#TheLaughingTherapistOnCall⁠ with a new Branded "The Recovery Show". Learn what are the 6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery, Behavioural Change, and Relapse Prevention. It is said that your number one enemy in recovery is: YOU. This episode explores why and how this may be the case by exploring my signature "6 Common Enemies of Addiction Recovery, Behaviour Change, and Relapse Prevention." Looking specifically at the first 2 common enemies. That of your core mindsets that shape your worldview and your default or automatic Defense mechanism used in response to life's stresses and stressors.