Atomic Habits for Mental Health

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  • čas přidán 28. 12. 2022
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    There’s two ways to think about mental health, and I think a lot of people don’t realize they’re stuck in the first one. Most people believe that you either “have depression” or you don’t. That if you get diagnosed with depression or anxiety, it’s like a permanent trait that you have - and that all you can do is learn to cope with it.
    I don’t think about depression or anxiety that way. I think of it on a scale- when your symptoms are severe they interfere with your life in a big way, when your symptoms are mild, or when your symptoms go away, it doesn’t interfere with your life anymore. Depression and Anxiety disorders can actually be resolved when we chip away at them. Thinking this way gives us agency, power to change our own lives.
    Research shows that we can absolutely influence our mental health in huge ways. But the problem is, that all of these changes are hard and can feel super overwhelming when you're drowning in anxiety or overwhelmed by depression.
    And often when we get really motivated to improve our lives we try some huge change. And while you can willpower yourself to make those changes for a little while, willpower usually just doesn’t work as a long-term strategy. Then the bigger the changes you want to make, the more exhausting and overwhelming they are, which disincentivizes you from continuing them, it gets harder and harder and harder to do them instead of easier. So while you can willpower your way to doing them for a while, the most likely outcome is that you get exhausted and you quit and you’re more discouraged than when you start.
    So making these huge changes rarely works- sometimes it does, but it just can’t be your only strategy. I love to give people tons of options to improve their mental health, but I know that this can be overwhelming. So in this video let’s talk about tiny yet powerful strategies that actually reward you for doing them- they make your life easier instead of harder. And then you get feeling better, you get more energy, and they become easier to do because they’re habitual, and with that extra energy you can add another on, and instead of feeling more and more tired, you feel more and more energetic and resilient. So in this video you’ll learn about tiny changes that take a few minutes a day to build atomic habits for mental health.
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Komentáře • 678

  • @TherapyinaNutshell
    @TherapyinaNutshell  Před rokem +69

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    • @louern123
      @louern123 Před rokem

      i have an honest question. do you think depression will become more common as time goes on at eventually most people will suffer with mental health issues ? i mean- you are great at helping and you are very positive, but what do you think of my theory

    • @angelachannyc
      @angelachannyc Před rokem

      Why does Emma keep rolling her eyes 🤔

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 Před rokem +1

      THANK YOU SO MUCH! greetings from România! 🌹🌹🌹

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 Před rokem

      God bless you and your family! 🙏

    • @comradestannis
      @comradestannis Před rokem

      Thanks.

  • @The_man_himself_67
    @The_man_himself_67 Před rokem +1520

    Believe me folks, from someone who has strayed down that dark, desperate path, this advice is gold. You need to work at your mental health, even during the good times. Most important of all, it does get better. Hold on to that thought and keep going. And let's all thank this lovely lady for reaching out.

    • @Jackson.Miller
      @Jackson.Miller Před rokem +40

      I completely agree! Thank you so much for your encouraging words, it's always a boost to hear that things get better!

    • @cristinafrick9773
      @cristinafrick9773 Před rokem +5

      Thank you for all you do!:)

    • @comradestannis
      @comradestannis Před rokem +3

      Definitely.

    • @Nialuv246
      @Nialuv246 Před rokem +1

      Love you emma❤

    • @ik7482
      @ik7482 Před rokem +4

      Amen to that!

  • @anatta-2037
    @anatta-2037 Před rokem +233

    Atomic Habits
    Light
    Multivitamin
    Fermented food
    Probiotic
    Movement
    Vegetable
    Gratitude
    Appreciate people
    Less news
    Follow positive pages
    Unfollow triggering accounts
    Sleep schedule
    Decrease caffine
    Use bed only for sleeping
    Automatica dnd for sleep
    Mindfulness
    Limit screen time
    Book at night
    1 minute meditation
    To do list
    Journal
    Walk
    Steps
    Deep breathing
    Tapping eft
    Nature
    Plant
    Nature screensaver
    Deepen relationship
    No negative talks
    No always and never
    No catastrophizing

    • @curtiste3235
      @curtiste3235 Před 10 měsíci +7

      Thank you so much!

    • @kmartin2988
      @kmartin2988 Před 9 měsíci +1

      st john's wort can also take the edge off and help you get to a better place fairly quickly

    • @evecarter617
      @evecarter617 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Oh man catastrophizing yaaaahhh lol

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci +2

      Hello! I've crafted self-help therapy tips from trusted sources (link in the bio). Your feedback means a lot! 😊

    • @fun3100
      @fun3100 Před 6 měsíci +2

      You are the bestttt :D

  • @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU
    @APOLLINAIREBARTHOLOMIEU Před 9 měsíci +194

    Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.

    • @patriaciasmith3499
      @patriaciasmith3499 Před 9 měsíci

      A lot of people have testified about this and I really want to give it a shot. I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels

    • @AnjeloValeriano
      @AnjeloValeriano Před 9 měsíci

      The Trips I've been having have really helped me a lot,I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

    • @elizabethwilliams6651
      @elizabethwilliams6651 Před 9 měsíci

      Shrooms was the best trip I had. It was an amazing experience.

    • @Jennifer-bw7ku
      @Jennifer-bw7ku Před 9 měsíci

      Tripping is not really bad but find a good mycologist Who will teach you the right things you need to know

    • @Jennifer-bw7ku
      @Jennifer-bw7ku Před 9 měsíci

      @@AnjeloValerianoDr.spores is the best, he's been my supplier for anything psychedelics.

  • @beautyamongashes8378
    @beautyamongashes8378 Před rokem +374

    All this year I made myself give a sincere compliment to a stranger to help reduce my social anxiety. It didn’t “cure” anything but that tiny extra bit of confidence in knowing that I can talk to strangers is helping little by little!

    • @doubles1545
      @doubles1545 Před rokem +7

      That’s awesome! 👍

    • @Mushroom321-
      @Mushroom321- Před rokem +2

      Yes!!, congratulations 🎊

    • @areejs7307
      @areejs7307 Před rokem +4

      Love this idea

    • @comradestannis
      @comradestannis Před rokem +1

      Helping people is great for mental health. I can attest to that.

    • @mjnona
      @mjnona Před rokem +1

      Wow I would consider doing this since I had social anxiety. buddy I don't now how it is severe or mild for u I don't know if ur approached it professionally with a therapist but.. I wanna mantion to u "Dr Thomas A. Richard" he is a psychotherapist and what about him, him self was diagnosed with a sever social anxiety disorder so he knows what he is doing...
      I hope u give it a try ❤️❤️
      He got an online therapy session u can purchased it.
      I purchased it and I can tell the level of help is up in the sky hope u always feel well

  • @archangelscalling
    @archangelscalling Před rokem +178

    My first small action a year ago was making my bed every day. Didn't happen every day at the beginning. After a few months it happend every day, sometimes in the morning, sometimes more like late afternoon/early evening. Nowadays it happens every morning. I never scolded myself when I forgot to do it, just encouraged myself to do it tomorrow again. And what I found is that it doesn't matter at which time of the day you do your tiny daily habit. The thing that matters is to do it, no matter what time it is. You ve forgotten it? So what? World's still turning. Tomorrow I'll remember. Be passionate and supportive with yourself. You got this!

    • @bandysxxx
      @bandysxxx Před rokem +5

      A while ago, I watched a video of Jordan Peterson recommending exactly the same thing, make your bed every day, and eventually order will return to your life, it’s the small things that add up

    • @devin4796
      @devin4796 Před rokem +1

      Love this!! Good idea!!

    • @katejones2172
      @katejones2172 Před 10 měsíci

      I do that too

    • @kathyb72
      @kathyb72 Před 10 měsíci

      I recently started doing this. At 50 years old I was never one to make my bed. I just woke up one day and started doing it. I'm hoping it gives me the momentum and motivation to add more small positive changes in my life.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

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  • @bouncingnick9747
    @bouncingnick9747 Před rokem +211

    You're literally the first professional that has told me that depression and anxiety can be resolved. No one has ever told me that. I thought I was stuck this way for the rest of my life...😭

    • @lindaabuado3213
      @lindaabuado3213 Před rokem +30

      I used to suffer with severe/ crippling anxiety for years. I’m 100% free of both, changing my thought patterns and beliefs completely did it

    • @elainepeltier2015
      @elainepeltier2015 Před rokem +3

      @@lindaabuado3213 how did you change your thought patterns and beliefs? Could definitely use your advice.

    • @Chickaqee
      @Chickaqee Před rokem +18

      @@elainepeltier2015 When you find yourself worrying or ruminating, try to catch yourself and replace negative thoughts with more neutral and realistic ones. Focus on what you can control rather than ruminating on what you can't.
      One way to help rewire your thought patterns is to ask yourself what someone close to you would think about this problem (or better yet, actually talk to them about it). You’ll often find that other people’s opinions on our problems are often much more realistic which can overtime help you rewire your thought patterns.
      And of course all of this can't change overnight. You've spent the last few decades of your life building these neural pathways, and it's going to take a lot of repeated work over months and years to rewire them. I personally set goals like, if I managed my mental health 1% better today then that's all I can ask for. :)

    • @manasac3102
      @manasac3102 Před rokem

      No lol, there are many people who overcame that, including me. Medication is marketed as if it's healthy in the West. It makes you dependent and your subsconscious tricks you to believe you will be that way without medication. It takes changing harmful/immature/unrealistic thought patterns, will power and some effort

    • @edelleaa
      @edelleaa Před rokem +9

      @@Chickaqee i've recently started trying to talk to myself how i would to a friend in the same situation... and the difference is huge. you go from insulting and berating yourself to being compassionate and understanding instead. i have a long ways to go to make it a habit but it does make you see things from a different perspective and realize you are just too tough on yourself for no good reason.

  • @christinechapman9764
    @christinechapman9764 Před rokem +218

    I've been feeling worse, then I realized that I had neglected eating all of the plant foods I had been eating over Christmas. Also Christmas is a bit of a stress recipe (alcohol + family, neither really agree with me 😅). So yesterday I just relaxed, processed emotions and ate vegies. Today I'm feeling better and more hopeful.

    • @ashley9776
      @ashley9776 Před rokem +9

      I haven’t thought about my diet recently has been high in sugar and inflammation foods

    • @christinechapman9764
      @christinechapman9764 Před rokem +7

      @@ashley9776 also Christmas tends to mean drinking, although it's only a couple of glasses it feels like a lot to me. I may institute a new policy of drinking only with friends, not family or work colleagues. It makes me more anxious.

    • @ashley9776
      @ashley9776 Před rokem +6

      @@christinechapman9764 I’ve noticed that as well. I just have one glass now not over two glasses. I have heart palpitations and I noticed they are worse after drinking. Happy new year 🎊

    • @ashley9776
      @ashley9776 Před rokem +5

      @@christinechapman9764 also therapy in nutshell had interesting video about how the body produces a hormone in response to alcohol that does make you more anxious (the video just couple days ago).

    • @Will00110
      @Will00110 Před rokem +5

      Same, I think I developed a health related issue, but have neglected healthy eating, exercise, and good quality sleep did all that today and feel loads better!

  • @winkiepudge
    @winkiepudge Před rokem +197

    0:50 ways to decrease depression (the hard way)
    3:16 make small, incremental changes
    7:27 simplify habits with a system
    7:53 use a habit tracker
    8:38 pick one from list of “ways to improve your mental health”

    • @missblue4699
      @missblue4699 Před rokem +4

      🙂👍

    • @Nyx773
      @Nyx773 Před rokem +22

      Thank you for posting this. It is invaluable for those of us who want to re-review content. I just don't understand why this channel doesn't realize that they would get more views if they included timestamps. I've added to your list:
      0:50 Ways to decrease depression (the hard way):
      - Daily aerobic exercise(75% effective)
      eating healthy (35%)
      - Changing how you think (e.g. thru therapy, 60-80%)
      - Treating insomnia (87%)
      - Therapy light
      - Meditation
      3:16 Make small, incremental changes. Slowly develop and maintain habits.
      A 1% change will make a 37% change in one year.
      6:39 3 Principles of Change:
      1. Pick the low hanging fruit first (simplest, easiest).
      7:27 2. simplify habits by creating a system
      7:53 3. use a habit tracker
      8:38 Pick one from a list of “ways to improve your mental health”:
      - Light therapy (lamp, sunlight)
      - Take a complete multivitamin/mineral
      - Probiotic/fermented food/supplement
      - Do something outside
      - Add vegetables to your diet
      - Daily gratitude list
      - Express appreciation to another
      - Watch less news
      - Follow uplifting social media accounts
      - Improve sleep
      - Practice mindfulness (steady breathing and doing only one thing at a time)
      - Set limits on screen time
      - Brain dump actiivty
      - 1-minute meditation
      - Walk daily, steps goal
      - Practice self-regulation
      - Spend time in nature, add plants to home/office, view nature pictures
      - Deepen relationships you already have
      - Set tiny rules for yourself

    • @janicetribbiani7535
      @janicetribbiani7535 Před rokem +2

      @@Nyx773 Another would be to not waste time re-writing other's comments on a CZcams channel. 😂

    • @Nyx773
      @Nyx773 Před rokem +1

      @@janicetribbiani7535 1) I didn't just re-write, I added to it
      2) I learn by taking notes, therefore, writing it out helped me to remember
      3) Your snarky comment reflects poorly on you. Makes you sound petty and mean. Best of luck having a fulfilling life with that attitude. I recommend deleting your comment so that you aren't advertising to the world that you are the antithesis of this channel.

    • @dragonflyparade8143
      @dragonflyparade8143 Před rokem

      Thank you. Over 5 minutes of yak about what these tiny habits are going to do. Just thank you!

  • @gracegiven8875
    @gracegiven8875 Před rokem +40

    My one percent change at my lowest was to change was to lay out my clothes the night before. When I did this it was during a more alert state and I had a huge ahah moment:
    All my clothes didn’t fit as I had pregnancy weight that I hadn’t lost.
    Every single morning was ruined by looking for something and feeling discouraged and not even getting dressed half the time. Not being dressed I hesitated going out to empty the garbage because of embarrassment.
    Not running needful errands etc.
    I would get overwhelmed and it was a huge snowball that was happening while I was completely unconscious of it.
    When I began to get my clothes the night before and missed it I became conscious of this struggle that was affecting my daily capabilities. So I bought 4 outfits that fit comfortably. That was enough with the couple outfits I had that did fit to last 6 weekdays till I could afford more.
    When I say lay clothes out I mean shoes and socks. This is key.
    If anything happens during the day that requires shoes and you are depressed getting shoes on is a huge hurdle that you don’t want to negotiate during distress.
    You want to make the decision of shoes and socks the night before.
    If you are depressed to the point that socks are an issue because of your laundry pile start with just searching for and washing only socks.
    It’s silly but it’s ok to wash a small load of just sock at first so you can build on that. 😊 it will get better.
    Buy a new bag of socks if that’s your 1 %

    • @danielamishkovska2833
      @danielamishkovska2833 Před rokem +2

      @grace thank you, did the same with the clothes, and it REALLY turned out to be very very effective, as I struggled to find fitting clothes, REALLY REALLY helped me to organize my day. Thank you for sharing. Hope you are okay. God bless you 🙏

    • @dianebash9402
      @dianebash9402 Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing this. I see myself in the same situation. I hate clothes! My sensitivity is hard to deal with, and indecision with ill-fitting clothes makes it hard to get going each morning. I usually throw on comfy stuff I won’t go out in or answer the door in, which exacerbates anxiety about seeing people and leaving home. The habit of setting clothes out the night before was one I did years ago when I had no choice but to leave early in the morning and it helped so much. I guess I associate it with undesired activity, but I should look at it as a tool. I’ll try it again!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

      Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in the bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

  • @mundomagico7787
    @mundomagico7787 Před rokem +94

    Sleep is the BIGGEST thing that effects me. I go from on my knees desperate tired to bouncing of the walls with energy when I’ve had good regular sleep. Also - I bought a kindle to read at night instead of scrolling. Less stimulating. Happy Healthy New Year Everyone. Emma - thank God you are here! Thank you so much for all your sacrifices and hard work to help others. Xx

    • @natalie9185
      @natalie9185 Před rokem

      Affects

    • @amalksuresh286
      @amalksuresh286 Před 10 měsíci

      I usually find it opposite. More happy with 5-6 hrs sleep, and depressed when 7-8 hrs sleep

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

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  • @karolinasundkvist5762
    @karolinasundkvist5762 Před rokem +33

    Great advice! I suffered from severe depression about 15 years ago. I would become very ill, then climb upwards, then fall back again...the depression kept coming back. For me, it has been a combination of support from professionals as well as small changes I made myself that has made the difference. I suspect there are some things that have been crucial: support from family and friends, better sleep, accepting myself, exercise, doing things I love, getting back to working, learning to say no sometimes and yes! sometimes. Overall, knowing myself better and liking myself has been key! IT IS POSSIBLE to recover from depression and enjoy life again. There is definitely hope!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

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  • @frannygrace2191
    @frannygrace2191 Před rokem +21

    My husband is a very negative thinker so we set one day a week as "No Negative Sunday" and we would remind each other about it whenever we would start to get negative.

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

      Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in the bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

  • @rgvandusen
    @rgvandusen Před rokem +44

    I also am living with severe Depression. Isolated as well...
    My 1% change daily is taking cold showers daily... plus dry brushing &
    Wim Hof breath exercises ... with excellent care from a Naturalpathic Doctor... it's working guys...6mos. In
    & Depression is lifting . Mood is better. Doc sez I'm improving about
    40%faster than usual. Not to mention all of the other benefits.
    You CAN DO THIS !!! I'm 72 starting this !!! these are POWER TOOLS
    that enhance the other wellness modalities...

    • @rachna0367
      @rachna0367 Před rokem

      Ur age is 72 ?!!

    • @AmnaMubashar
      @AmnaMubashar Před rokem

      Amazing🫶🫶
      How has your experience been with a Naturopath? Did they only give you supplements and natural medicine? I’m curious about how they help patients with mental health issues

    • @Itsfrannysworld
      @Itsfrannysworld Před rokem +1

      I’m so proud of you!!! Don’t ever give up

  • @elisahrehard4395
    @elisahrehard4395 Před rokem +39

    Finally something I can actually apply. Sometimes the advice I read online is so frustrating because it seems like they don’t actually understand depression and anxiety. Even things that seem easy to some people can be so overwhelming to me. This is so helpful and just reminds me that nothing is wrong with me. Thank you❤️

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

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  • @RB-yt6rx
    @RB-yt6rx Před rokem +56

    I use to be better at managing my mental illness but work stress and new financial troubles are leaving me stranded with no coping mechanisms that work. Ive just kind of given up on myself as a result... Its been about 6 months of this new horrible stress and ive been so miserable.. This new year i want to try and take care of myself again. I want to try again

    • @francesrobertson4377
      @francesrobertson4377 Před rokem +10

      Sorry to hear of the set back, but if you've managed better before, you can do it again.☺. Best wishes

    • @moonxshakti
      @moonxshakti Před rokem +6

      I'm sorry. Start where you are. Be kind and encouraging and supportive to yourself. You can do this. Hope you feel better soon.

    • @user-yv6xw7ns3o
      @user-yv6xw7ns3o Před rokem +1

      You've got this, even if it tends to feel overwhelming for a while. Proud of you for showing up for yourself, acknowledging honestly makes a big difference.

  • @The.Crown.U.K
    @The.Crown.U.K Před rokem +168

    Sadly in the U.K. it's incredibly hard to get therapy , I have been housebound with severe anxiety and agoraphobia for 14 years now and can't get help, but I'm going to follow your advise and hope it helps

    • @philbell5774
      @philbell5774 Před rokem +24

      Read Self Help For Your Nerves by Dr Claire Weekes. It will give you a non jargon based explanation of everything that's happening to you physically, emotionally and psychologically.

    • @achilles8356
      @achilles8356 Před rokem +12

      Really sorry to hear that. I can slightly relate. I'm not completely house bound but in recent times especially thanks to lockdown throughout 2020 I've been less enthusiastic and a lot of the time very anxious about going out in public now. Also doesn't help I've been working from home which has a lot of benefits but it doesn't help with the outside stuff. Get to used to being indoors and isolated. I've got a supermarket just a 3 minute walk from me and at times I struggle with just that.
      I'm sure you already know this but stay off things like caffeine, sugar and alcohol if you can, I know that's not easy if you enjoy tjem things. Also I recommend cbd oil I've been taking that recently and it does help with anxiety a good bit I've noticed for myself.
      Of course if you're on medication consult the gp first. I've been off meds for a while now, slowly came off them but I'm curious to know if cbd is something the gp can prescribe for you.

    • @annaberg1200
      @annaberg1200 Před rokem +5

      Same in Sweden

    • @trulysensitive5620
      @trulysensitive5620 Před rokem +3

      You will get help. This therapist is truthful.

    • @Chickaqee
      @Chickaqee Před rokem +5

      ​@@philbell5774 Also "At Last a Life" is a really good book

  • @nehalilisays
    @nehalilisays Před rokem +11

    Deleting the instagram app & the news app from my phone has already helped me to have more time & mental energy. I used that to spend more time tidying, cleaning and minimalizing my living spaces (such a good feeling). I also created a checklist for one month, so that I can draw a nice little green checkmark whenever I take supplement xy, drink another liter of water or go to sleep before 2 am, 1 am or even before midnight (that would be 3 checkmarks in a row and a big success for me).

  • @iTzJimBoi
    @iTzJimBoi Před rokem +50

    My small mental health energy saving goal this year is to spend more time with friends. Isolation has been the theme of this world for the last 6 years. I'm going to slowly remedy that with more time spent with likeminded people. Hope you had a great holiday! Happy early New Year.
    Another activity I will try to add is: watching mental health videos on CZcams to start my day or watching during downtime at work.
    If I surround myself with positive systems, there's no way my intrusive thoughts can take hold.

    • @alyssashirey1536
      @alyssashirey1536 Před rokem +6

      Good luck to you! Your comment is reminiscent of my goal plan as well. I tend to isolate and I get drained from people quickly. But like you I found I don’t think many people I surround myself with are “like-minded.” My goal is to make more of an effort to do things that are social with friends. Best of luck to you on your endeavor! 😊

  • @MarshmilloJB
    @MarshmilloJB Před rokem +5

    I’ve been adding tiny habits one by one, slowly and carefully, over the past few years. It feels so pointless when you do the first 3 reps, but trust me, after a year, you see how far you’ve come. So put in those pointless 3 reps.
    I now eat healthy 95% of the time. I exercise 6 out of 7 days a week. I put my phone down to sleep at 10:40pm every night. I work on my relationships constantly. My mind is a garden where I’ve cultivated positivity and gratitude. I’ve built up the muscle that is expressing gratitude, even when it feels fake. Others appreciate it though.

  • @carolynvenema1019
    @carolynvenema1019 Před rokem +1

    I really loved this one Emma! Thanks so much! Blessings to you & to your family.

  • @jamestomlinson2247
    @jamestomlinson2247 Před rokem +2

    Been doing stuff like this for a while now, WORKS! , hope you’re having a good day Emma

  • @potatolover5436
    @potatolover5436 Před rokem +17

    Perfect timing, thank you! For some reason the holidays always make me feel a little low

  • @Erin78G
    @Erin78G Před rokem +2

    You are so good at communicating. I really appreciate your videos.

  • @aroset
    @aroset Před rokem +3

    Your videos are just what I need. You have such a kind, gentle and loving nature about yourself that it really comes across. Thank you.

  • @ssutherland9019
    @ssutherland9019 Před rokem +1

    Loved this so much I listened again and wrote a list. I already do a lot of these so have now added a few more! A good reference when supporting others. Thanks Emma your incremental approach is so helpful!

  • @sarahzuver5725
    @sarahzuver5725 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for these great suggestions/reminders!

  • @sarrystylesofficial
    @sarrystylesofficial Před rokem +2

    Great ideas here!!! Your work is immensely helpful.

  • @mae9064
    @mae9064 Před rokem

    Thanks Emma. What you do helps so many of us. ❤

  • @marywidener1409
    @marywidener1409 Před rokem +1

    These are great recommendations and I can’t wait to start implementing them! Just bought a mood light ❤ Thank you for all you do! You’ve made a HUGE difference in my life! 🙏

  • @rebeccajones9757
    @rebeccajones9757 Před rokem

    Great timing for this video! I just started habit tracking and I am at a point where I am starting to see a difference from being in therapy for a year.

  • @duncimanci
    @duncimanci Před rokem +4

    Thank you, Emma I love your videos. They're always packed with value, and I llike the pace, the tone, the fact that if there is any music it's not overpowering. Just listining to you has a calmin effect.

  • @tamarahgrace3115
    @tamarahgrace3115 Před rokem +3

    Really good info! It's similar to some of the daily activities of life advice I've gotten in counseling. This is such a good reminder to use the tools I have available to me. I'm sure to utilize these practices in 2023 and I thank you for posting them

  • @madcatlady590
    @madcatlady590 Před rokem +1

    Emma, thank you so much for sharing such helpful information! Time and again you continue to blow my mind with your compassionate, insightful and empowering videos. Thank you for all that you do 💛

  • @sandylynn9834
    @sandylynn9834 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for doing what you do and making these videos. I find them very helpful and the strategies easy to incorporate into my life. Appreciate you!

  • @pamelasmithson4303
    @pamelasmithson4303 Před rokem +9

    Thank for this video. I found it very helpful. I appreciate all your videos.💕

  • @samdp42
    @samdp42 Před rokem +1

    As always, this video helped me reset. I’ve been feeling spun out recently and just needed to remember getting on track doesn’t have to be starting at the halfway mark.

  • @MegaSnail1
    @MegaSnail1 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for your down to earth and caring ideas. I will be sharing your presentation with my friends who are struggling.

  • @rooyajabarkhil5260
    @rooyajabarkhil5260 Před rokem +1

    I'm SO happy I stumbled across this video. Thank you! I'll keep coming back to your list of things I can implement for better mental health. Starting with light therapy and taking my vitamins every day...

  • @ladybird3518
    @ladybird3518 Před rokem +59

    Thank you so much for taking the time to show us many strategies to improve our mental health, I really appreciate these videos❤️

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 Před 9 měsíci

    I have to just thank you for taking the time to be posting all these incredible ideas I am learning so much from you and already have made changes that have allowed me to feel overall healthier mentally and physically

  • @jordipolo84
    @jordipolo84 Před rokem +3

    Your videos are fantastic, they have helped me greatly. Thank you so much for doing this.

  • @rubyus7332
    @rubyus7332 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for those small habits. I’ve been doing many of them but haven’t been thinking much about how they connect to each other. I like how you put them into system so we can really appreciate ourselves for doing something small but powerful in a long run. I believe many will benefit from it not only who has anxiety or depression 😊❤️

  • @mariailie6392
    @mariailie6392 Před rokem

    Thank You so much for your good teachings! Happy and healthy Year! 😇🙏🥰

  • @lilarose9348
    @lilarose9348 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for the free habit tracker download ❤. I love all of the tips you’ve given. I tend to make a ton of changes at once and get stressed. Simplicity is key. I suffer from panic attacks and the unplug meditation app has helped a lot. At night writing a few things you’re grateful for and I write small wins. They could be as small as I was able to drive without a panic attack or I got to sit outside or go for a walk. It helps especially when you feel defeated. Walking daily has helped tremendously, wish I knew this as a kid.

  • @biancamacias7476
    @biancamacias7476 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video. My depression is so overwhelming some days I just don't want to do anything and any task seems daunting. This is a good easy approach

  • @hannw7
    @hannw7 Před rokem +3

    Thank you, Emma!! These are such great tips. I haven’t watched network news since January 1st and it’s been a game changer for me. Also, I silenced my LinkedIn account and trashed Facebook a few years ago which has helped a ton in regards to anxiety. I only use one social media platform- that’s it. I’ve learned a lot from you. You have such a clear and easy way of talking which is super helpful especially when you give your examples. I’m so appreciative of you and your channel! THANK YOU!

  • @sje8089
    @sje8089 Před rokem +2

    Bless you, thank you so much for these ideas. ❤

  • @janelandry6584
    @janelandry6584 Před 10 měsíci

    I love this channel so much! Thank you for this!

  • @sensejorrdan
    @sensejorrdan Před rokem +1

    I love that one of instead of watching the news, use that time to do something simple that brings good into the world

  • @susannastratford5847
    @susannastratford5847 Před rokem

    You are a gift to the world! Thank you for your insights and practical applications!

  • @briancoyne6700
    @briancoyne6700 Před rokem

    Quite possibly your BEST video yet! Thank you!!

  • @ms.rivera7898
    @ms.rivera7898 Před rokem +11

    I use an app called “Strides” to track my daily habits. They include simple things like:
    1. Morning prayer
    2. 10 minutes meditation
    3. Morning stretch
    4. Affirmations
    5. Study something 20 minutes (increased from 10min.)
    6. Walk 7,500 steps (increased from 5,000 steps)
    7. 10 minutes motivation
    As the weeks go by, I gradually may add a “new” habit, or, increase one of my habits, for example, from 10 minutes to 20 (like my studying).
    There are definitely some weeks where I may be feeling extremely weak because I am ill, or it’s that time of the month. And I give myself grace, and simply decrease the minutes (for that week), or skip some habits all together for that day or couple of days.

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    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

      Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in the bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

  • @TorringtonFernandopulle
    @TorringtonFernandopulle Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for the video !!! ... your explanations are very crisp and perfectly clear !!! ... 🙏

  • @ReinaKamper
    @ReinaKamper Před rokem +3

    Thank you very much, you are an angel for our mental health. Virtual hug from Argentina.

  • @billieboo08
    @billieboo08 Před rokem

    Thank you for this ♥️ happy new year!!

  • @victoriadescalso6580
    @victoriadescalso6580 Před rokem +12

    HAPPY HOLIDAYS & NEW YEAR BLESSINGS EMMA TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY with GRATITUDE ❤

  • @debraraby4376
    @debraraby4376 Před rokem +3

    What a joy you are. Just watching you and your lovely calm voice and beautiful manner makes me feel a bit better. Thank you

  • @plainjaneproud
    @plainjaneproud Před rokem +9

    Love the idea of gentle goals. I had decided this year to just do New Years "adjustments." Basically picking things I'm already doing and improve them little by little or pick some things that I need to get back on track with. Then as I start to see more progress I can add brand new goals.

  • @Hannah.-_-.
    @Hannah.-_-. Před rokem +6

    This video was perfectly timed! I asked for the Atomic habits book for a Christmas present and received it. What a great book! I plan to implement tiny changes throughout 2023 and I can't wait to see the amazing cumulative, positive effect.
    Thank you and Happy New Year! 🙏🎉🥳

  • @phaedra7285
    @phaedra7285 Před 10 měsíci

    I absolutely loooove your videos. They are incredibly helpful.

  • @mellowyellowcello
    @mellowyellowcello Před rokem +1

    So positive and helpful! Thank you!

  • @-1lovethesea
    @-1lovethesea Před rokem

    Thanks, your the best mental health coach in CZcams ❤

  • @SeleneC.
    @SeleneC. Před rokem

    I just discovered your channel and I want to thank you for making these videos, you are changing my life.

  • @dee5356
    @dee5356 Před rokem

    Thank you for this very informative, very compassionate, and very helpful video!

  • @TheLover4626
    @TheLover4626 Před 11 měsíci +19

    I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

  • @tinytinaa1111
    @tinytinaa1111 Před 11 měsíci

    you're videos are absolutely amazed. thank you so much for posting and sharing all of your expertise!!

  • @savvy25aggarwal
    @savvy25aggarwal Před rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing this advice. It feels very doable and practical.

  • @yasaminrafie278
    @yasaminrafie278 Před rokem +1

    Emma, you are wonderful. I love the content you have put together, and your voice is so calming. ❤ I would love to get your advice for someone who has very think emotional skin and gets irritated by others’ actions. Maybe an idea for a future video.

  • @ssutherland9019
    @ssutherland9019 Před rokem

    Great video with lots of suggestions. I have just bought myself a light as I find mornings hard. I love it! Going to start doing exercises too but was feeling overwhelmed with the amount I was given so going to choose 3 to start and work on them. Tks for all your comments very helpful.!

  • @ilnacastelyn6310
    @ilnacastelyn6310 Před rokem +2

    Great timing! I was just thinking a few days ago that I'm not going to set some great goals for 2023, but in stead are going to focus on small doable actions for each month. I am going to get that book, it might just help me with those atomic habits.

  • @Sybellaish
    @Sybellaish Před rokem

    God bless you! Your wonderful videos and your calm nurturing voice are helping me a lot♥I could listen to you all day!

  • @anastasiab5980
    @anastasiab5980 Před rokem +1

    thank you so much, I wish you the best for the New Year,

  • @The_LuckyFox
    @The_LuckyFox Před rokem +4

    Thank you for all these small habits! Their amazing, and some of them i can do, that I'll be doing!
    Thank you again! ^^

  • @dani-moves
    @dani-moves Před rokem +6

    Hi there! I am a therapist too and make videos about mental health! I just discovered your channel i LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! This video is very valuable. I agree with you that thinking about our mental health and doing what helps creates a true transformation in our life 💗

  • @claremiller9979
    @claremiller9979 Před rokem +4

    Such a great idea. Pick a thing that feels to small to make a difference, I think that's the key. Small things over time add up, like drips in a cave forming a stalactite.
    I chose journalling daily, as it's something I've wanted and tried to do many times but always fallen off. I have a stronger purpose this time so I will call in that to help me when I inevitably don't feel like it.
    Thanks for all you do here for us, and happy new year

  • @nesheegilmezer85
    @nesheegilmezer85 Před rokem

    I love to hear new ideas from you. Helps me a lot. Bless you all.

  • @FatTitsFatStacks
    @FatTitsFatStacks Před rokem +1

    Thank you again for yet another video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dnaturalartist546
    @dnaturalartist546 Před rokem

    This was incredible. Thank you for all of these suggestions and references

  • @starlenephillips4715
    @starlenephillips4715 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for these very helpful videos ❤

  • @karlagilliam4298
    @karlagilliam4298 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Thank you for your videos. I care for my mother with dementia 24\7. I am quickly spiraling down because I see no light at the end of the tunnel. I only sleep when she sleeps, I have to wake when she wakes. EVERYTHING in my life revolves around her and her well being. I'm hanging on and wanted you to know how much I appreciate this video. Someone told me the other day that caregivers die before the ones they care for.....I believe it.

    • @user-vh5ss8ty5l
      @user-vh5ss8ty5l Před 8 měsíci

      Hi! Where do you live? I have some experience with caregivers and i would like to help you find a resource!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

      Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in the bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

  • @Omar-rb9jb
    @Omar-rb9jb Před rokem

    Happy New Year Doctor. Thank you for all you do to help us, Love you so much!!!

  • @Annamalaibatsha
    @Annamalaibatsha Před rokem

    This is great video. Thanks for helpful tips. I wanted to show my appreciation by posting this comment. I generally never comment on videos but today I decided to do this tiny thing like you said to feel positive. I have been watching your videos quite a bit since December I was diagnosed with anxiety and taking medication too. I suffered stroke during thanksgiving and I was told depression usually follows stroke. I recovered completely from stroke luckily and this anxiety and depressed feeling is haunting me since. Thanks 🙏 a bunch for all your videos. You saved my life here.

  • @KJT3000
    @KJT3000 Před 8 měsíci

    These videos are helping me through a VERY trying time.

  • @mahsabarzegar9933
    @mahsabarzegar9933 Před 10 měsíci

    Your videos are great. Thanks for the helpful content you make.💗

  • @meerasingh2327
    @meerasingh2327 Před rokem

    I might not comment but always like to watch your videos. Great knowledge ❤

  • @oldmews
    @oldmews Před rokem +34

    I had just started reading Atomic Habits last week and I wish I would have read it sooner. Realizing many of the things I have been doing have helped greatly, as I'm trying to get over my agoraphobia that I've had for the last three years. I still have quite a ways to go but recognizing good habits that I have already had established has made it easier to set better ones. Thank you so much for your videos they have also been a tremendous help throughout my journey. Much love!

    • @Selfgro_
      @Selfgro_ Před 8 měsíci

      Hey there! I've created self-help therapy guidelines using reliable methods (link in the bio). I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😊

  • @commoneuropeanstarling
    @commoneuropeanstarling Před rokem +6

    Good advice as always. I will check that Atomic habits book out. When I got divorced, I thought how I could use situation to my advantage. So, I decided to pursue quite a difficult diploma. However, after 7 months of the course, I'd had enough. I was exhausted and at the point that I could no longer even open up the folder to look at my notes. Procrastination ruled big time. More than ever. I think in future, little steps work better than trying to produce a masterpiece, so if I were in that situation again, maybe I would pursue bitesize shorter courses. My takehome: Be positive but try not to take on the world at once.
    One more thing: Instead of trying to pursue the now trendy Dry January and go without alcohol for a month, I try a few days at a time. It works better for me.

  • @sargam2556
    @sargam2556 Před 2 měsíci

    Emma ...your advice is workable and practical. Keep doing the good work...

  • @gracevalentine1666
    @gracevalentine1666 Před rokem

    I review these kinds of channels for fun. This is the ❤ channel for really getting better - thank you!

  • @eithnecourtney4854
    @eithnecourtney4854 Před rokem

    Happy new year to you and your family,lovely Emma 🙏❤️

  • @rohitbarman7642
    @rohitbarman7642 Před rokem

    One of the best channel in the whole you tube.

  • @janelandry6584
    @janelandry6584 Před rokem

    I so love these ideas! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @mac8862
    @mac8862 Před rokem

    I love this channel and this lady she helped me through some dark days

  • @kcjd8659
    @kcjd8659 Před 8 měsíci

    Watching less news has helped me SO MUCH!!

  • @Coco-zu9ob
    @Coco-zu9ob Před rokem +3

    I'm sure most of us, if we've been following Emma's vids, have already been doing some (or tried all) of these things. The key is consistency. I'm guilty myself of just not sticking with things, but when I do I do notice the difference.

  • @etc032000
    @etc032000 Před 2 měsíci

    I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you I watch your videos and they've helped me immensely right now my family sort of tight with money and being able to access this is huge thank you for what you do it means more than you will ever know and reaches so many people❤

  • @donnaarriola4652
    @donnaarriola4652 Před rokem

    I love your channel. It helped me a lot while I was studying for my board exam during lockdown.

  • @agarcia8571
    @agarcia8571 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤ This is very helpful for me to be a better support for my child. My lack of knowledge & understanding can be overwhelming for both us. At times when I tried to help I had made him feel worst 😭 Do to lack of knowledge! Thanks 🙏 again for caring and your passion to help others ❤
    Much Love & Blessings to you and your love ones❣️

  • @kristinseitz6887
    @kristinseitz6887 Před rokem

    THANK YOU....I just found you and you are so helpful and I appreciate your time. Thank you.