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Let’s build a holiday season with intention, joy, and yes… a lot of self-compassion. Hello, my beautiful helpers, healers and high achievers 💜 Today’s Therapy Thursday is for those of us who may feel a bit of the holiday blues creeping in. While we often expect this time of year to be joyful, the reality is that it can bring a mix of emotions, and not all of them are merry. For many, the holidays are a time of reflection, loss, or even loneliness. These feelings are valid and deserve our compassion and care. Acknowledging these emotions isn’t “negative”—it’s real, and it’s an important part of honouring our mental well-being. Embrace your own pace this season, and remember that there is no “right” way to feel during the holidays. Find small acts of comfort that resonate with you, whether it’s journaling, connecting with close friends, or simply taking a quiet walk to centre yourself. Share one gentle practice that helps you honor your feelings during the holidays. Let’s remind each other that self-care is selfish AND 100% essential—even more so when emotions run high. Take care of yourselves, and if you need a safe space to explore and honour every part of this journey the team at Dare to Heal is here for you offering continued 1:1 support and ideas on caring for yourself, exactly as you are, schedule a free consultation today: https://lnkd.in/gHV4smYB #HolidayStress #StressAddiction #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyCanada #BurnoutAwareness #PTSDRecovery #EndTheStigma #TorontoONTherapist #RichmondHillONTherapist #Psychotherapist #MentalBeauty #MarkhamONTherapist #MentalHealthforDoctors #TorontoWellness #DareToHeal #MississaugaONTherapist #MentalHealthforLawyers #AjaxONTherapist #MentalBeauty #TherapistOfColor #OntarioBusiness #SalimaJadavji #Counselling #TherapyinCanada #VancouverBCTherapist #MentalHealthisWealth #OntarioProfessionals #SelfCareIsSelfish #HamiltonONTherapist

🌱 Dealing with Emotional Exhaustion at Home 🌱 Have you ever felt so drained that even the simplest tasks—like eating 🍴 or watching TV 📺—feel impossible? It’s like your body has hit a wall, and your emotions are louder than anything else. 🧠💭 Home is our safe space 🏠—a place where we let our guard down, away from the masks we wear in public. But it’s also the place where we often feel the full weight of our emotions. Without the distractions of the outside world, we’re left to face our exhaustion head-on. 😔💤 Emotional exhaustion can sneak up on us when we’re dealing with challenging situations—whether it’s work stress, personal struggles, or caregiving responsibilities. It leaves us feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and detached. 💔💡 So, how can we start to heal? 💬✨ • Acknowledge your feelings. It’s okay to not be okay. Give yourself permission to feel and process your emotions without guilt. 🫂💙 • Prioritize rest. Sleep 😴, quiet moments 🌅, or even a few deep breaths 🧘♂️ can help recharge your mental batteries. • Ask for help. Whether it’s talking to a loved one, seeking therapy, or just delegating tasks, remember—you don’t have to carry the weight alone. 🤝 • Focus on small wins. Take things one step at a time. Even small actions like making a cup of tea ☕️ or opening the curtains 🌤️ can be a step toward feeling better. You are not your exhaustion, and this feeling won’t last forever. 💕 Take it day by day, moment by moment. Growth and healing happen in the little things, and even when it feels hard, you’re stronger than you think. 🌟🌱 Let’s normalize talking about emotional exhaustion and supporting each other through tough times. 🫶 Share your thoughts or tips below—I’d love to hear how you navigate these moments. ⬇️✨ #EmotionalExhaustion #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareJourney

🌱 Dealing with Emotional Exhaustion at Home 🌱 Have you ever felt so drained that even the simplest tasks—like eating 🍴 or watching TV 📺—feel impossible? It’s like your body has hit a wall, and your emotions are louder than anything else. 🧠💭 Home is our safe space 🏠—a place where we let our guard down, away from the masks we wear in public. But it’s also the place where we often feel the full weight of our emotions. Without the distractions of the outside world, we’re left to face our exhaustion head-on. 😔💤 Emotional exhaustion can sneak up on us when we’re dealing with challenging situations—whether it’s work stress, personal struggles, or caregiving responsibilities. It leaves us feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, and detached. 💔💡 So, how can we start to heal? 💬✨ • Acknowledge your feelings. It’s okay to not be okay. Give yourself permission to feel and process your emotions without guilt. 🫂💙 • Prioritize rest. Sleep 😴, quiet moments 🌅, or even a few deep breaths 🧘♂️ can help recharge your mental batteries. • Ask for help. Whether it’s talking to a loved one, seeking therapy, or just delegating tasks, remember—you don’t have to carry the weight alone. 🤝 • Focus on small wins. Take things one step at a time. Even small actions like making a cup of tea ☕️ or opening the curtains 🌤️ can be a step toward feeling better. You are not your exhaustion, and this feeling won’t last forever. 💕 Take it day by day, moment by moment. Growth and healing happen in the little things, and even when it feels hard, you’re stronger than you think. 🌟🌱 Let’s normalize talking about emotional exhaustion and supporting each other through tough times. 🫶 Share your thoughts or tips below—I’d love to hear how you navigate these moments. ⬇️✨ #EmotionalExhaustion #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareJourney

Holiday Stress: Are You Feeling Torn Between Tradition and Authenticity? 🦃 The holidays are often portrayed as a magical time of togetherness, but for many, they bring a deep sense of conflict. Are you navigating the tension between honoring family traditions and staying true to yourself? 🍗 Reflect on the "why" behind traditions. Ask yourself: Which holiday rituals fill me with joy, and which feel like obligations? Sometimes, what served your family for years may no longer resonate with who you are today. 🍗 Communicate your needs with compassion. Let loved ones know what you can—and can’t—commit to. For example, “I love being with everyone, but I need a quieter holiday this year to recharge.” 🍗 Seek support to explore these deeper tensions. Therapy can help you untangle the roots of guilt, obligation, and fear of judgment, giving you the tools to create a more fulfilling holiday experience. As a psychologist and mental health coach, I guide individuals through life’s complexities, helping them honor their needs while maintaining meaningful connections.

MINDCARE MONDAY It’s MINDCARE MONDAY time and today we are talking about Self-Love <3 Self-love is a lifelong journey that needs acceptance, practice, belief, patience, and self-forgiveness. Acceptance means recognizing and embracing who we are, flaws and all, instead of striving to fit into an idealized mold, or trying to be “perfect” in any way, or trying to be anything that we are not. Practice involves daily actions, no matter how small, that reinforce our worth, like setting boundaries or caring for our well-being. Belief is essential—it’s the conviction that we are deserving of love and kindness from ourselves, even on difficult days. This takes time, especially if we are healing from trauma that taught us that we are not lovable or are unworthy. Patience reminds us that growth takes time; we’re bound to stumble, but true self-love is forgiving ourselves for mistakes, understanding they’re part of the journey, and treating ourselves with compassion instead of judgment. This continuous process builds resilience and strengthens our sense of worth over time. We work every day with our incredibly resilient clients on these various aspect of self-love. We work on the things that get in the way of this process, and help our clients to see their self-worth and true value as their authentic selves. We hope today you can practice something that supports your self-worth and that you can show yourself some love for who you are, just as you are right now. <3 #selflove #mindcare #mindcaremonday #mondaymotivation #motivation #cayman #caymanislands #grandcayman #infinitemindcare #mentalhealth #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #trauma #recovery #healing #support #wellbeing #community #selflove #selfcompassion #grace #selfcare #selfcareisforeveryone #healthcare #acceptance #beliefs #cbt

Mental Multifunctionung at it’s finest… The ability to have 20 motherhood tasks 10 lunch and supper ideas 75 things on a mental to do list 97 goals 350 things to google at a later date And the ability to function as a human without the world seeing what is all circling through your mind… Except for those two forehead thinking wrinkles that give it away! 😂 Whatever your mental task list looks like today, just remember you have a superpower of keeping it all together! 🙌 You Got This Day! If your feeling like you need a moment to organize your mental thoughts, then let’s do it now. I promise you will find clarity in the rest of your day! ✨ Write down your dreams and circle them. Write down your goals and star them. Write down your motherhood duties for the rest of the day. Write down your supper ideas for the next few days. Write down the lunch ideas for the next few days. Make your grocery list. Write your full wish to do list down. Write down the only 3 things you have to do today yet. Write down what you will do for self care today for yourself and for your kids. Waaaahlaaaa! No more mental clutter! Now go place your online grocery list for pick up 😉 ❌Cross off everything on the to do list doesn’t lead you to your goals and dreams or elevate health, wellness, or happiness It’s crazy what ten minutes a day to take some notes can do to promote clarity! Did you do this and did it help? #selfcare #wellness #motherhood

🎉 June is here, and it's time to embrace the spirit of Joyful June! 🌟 Have you heard about #ActionForHappiness calendars? This month, we're focusing on cultivating joy in our lives - not just to feel good, but because it's essential for our overall wellbeing and today's topic is Reframing Our Worry. ✨ Worrying is a natural part of life, but how we handle those worries can make a huge difference in our mental health. Reframing is a powerful technique where we transform a negative thought into something more positive or manageable. Instead of thinking, "I’m afraid I’ll fail this project," try, "This project is a great opportunity to learn and grow, no matter the outcome." By shifting our perspective, we can reduce stress and build resilience. 🌈 Tomorrow's theme is simple but powerful! 📸 Share Your Joy! 📸 Take a picture of something that brings you joy and share it! Whether it's the vibrant bloom of a flower 🌸, a cozy nook in your home 🛋️, the smiling face of a loved one 😊, the warmth of a sunny day ☀️, or the peace found in nature 🌳. For others, joy might be found in the pages of a good book 📖, the taste of a favorite meal 🍲, or the satisfaction of completing a task ✅. Capturing these moments can help us appreciate the joy in our everyday lives. As we move through Joyful June, take a moment to reflect on what brings you joy. Share these moments in the comments below. Let's make June a month of joy, together! 🌟 #JoyfulJune #ReframeWorry #ShareYourJoy #MentalWellbeing #FindYourHappiness #Happier #KinderTogether with https://lnkd.in/dsnbR8ZF

🔹 Men's Health and Mental Awareness Month 🔹 Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK? This nasty reality highlights the urgent need to break down the stigma around men's mental health and emotional well-being. Too often, men feel pressured to "tough it out" or suffer in silence rather than seek support. But mental health struggles are not a sign of weakness – they’re a natural, human experience. If you or someone close to you is struggling, remember there are resources available that provide compassionate, non-judgmental support. You are not alone in this journey. Let's make it easier for everyone to speak up, reach out, and ask for help. And to anyone who just needs a friendly ear, I'm here – always happy to listen. 💙 👉 Please help spread awareness. Together, we can foster a world where men feel empowered to talk about their mental health openly and without shame. #MensHealth #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #SupportEachOther #YouAreNotAlone

In organisations, Empathy and Kindness are sometimes perceived as a weakness and yet they play a critical role in fostering a healthy workplace and enhancing organisational culture. Research shows that empathetic behaviour leads to higher productivity and reduced stress-related diseases and burnout among employees. Be kind 💝

Life is very unpredictable. We have no idea what may happen next moment. If we are alive and have a family that supports us then we are blessed in many ways. There is no point in getting into unnnecessary discussions and arguments with people. Nothing matters much in life than being alive and having support of the family as it stands by us during our thick and thin. We must appreciate the fact that we are alive. Today we are there but tomorrow we might not be there. Let’s learn to live each day to the fullest. Let’s find joys in small little things. Let’s learn to live in gratitude and be thankful for everything. Let’s choose to be down to earth rather than getting egoistic. Let’s appreciate the efforts of people no matter how small or big they are and acknowledge that. Let’s be kind to others and not be self centred. Let’s be loving towards others and not develop any kind of hatred for anyone. Lets develop compassion for others and for ourselves. Let’s learn to develop the habit of forgiving and letting go. Lets choose peace over drama in life. Let’s prioritise self care, our physical and mental health. Let’s cherish the moments, make lovely memories and find joys in whatever we do. #sharingmythoughts #wednesdaymotivation #positivity #inspiration #personalgrowth #wisdomoftheday #gratitude #humility #compassion #kindness