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August 7, 2018April 2, 2019ChiOhiLeave a Comment on 5 Ways to Retain Length

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My beautiful little girl turned two on Monday, and with both gratitude and thoughtfulness, I welcomed the day. Having children and being on this journey of wellness/discovery has taught me how important it is to start early to build people who can be self-aware, who have the tools to manage their self esteem, self image, and most importantly, their mental health. Being a woman in this world has been an *interesting* experience, and knowing that my daughter has all this to come, makes me increasingly aware that she needs a solid foundation. For all my children, especially thanks to this lockdown period- I’ve actively looked for ways to help solidify them in faith (because that’s a big part of my life and well-being), in love, and in security- even going so far as to take a mindfulness for children course, to help teach them one of the most amazing tools I’ve discovered, to date, for managing one’s mental health. I’m excited to see who they all become, and I hope that something they learn now will help them all throughout their lives. #mumofthree #threeunder5 #happybirthdayprincess #futurewonderwoman #mentalhealthawareness #kidsmentalhealth #kidsmentalwellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #adhd #depression #anxiety #mindfulnessforkids

Contrary to appearances, I spend a lot of time feeling low/rubbish/disappointed-in-self/sad. This is not because I dislike myself or believe I am not of worth. I mean, when I take the time to do the same things I advise everyone else to do- [write down negative self beliefs, and debunk them with facts, etc] I realise that these are just feelings and not fact. In reality, this constant battle is because unbeknownst to me, I was born with a (somewhat? 🤔) common condition that wasn’t diagnosed for most of my life- that, though it can be managed- can lead to anxiety and depression and a poor outlook on life if it isn’t managed or treated properly. And we already know that with a poor outlook on life, one’s chances of succeeding in life are significantly reduced. When I found out about this last year, I was simultaneously relieved- because my life finally made sense- and saddened- because had I been diagnosed sooner, maybe things might have been different... Despite that- I can’t change the past, what I have is NOW and if I maximise my now- I can live, thrive and yes, even succeed. I’m saying this, because it’s true for you too- no matter the problem/feeling/mental health condition/diagnosis- we all have NOW. It’s sometimes a struggle to have a positive outlook. For some of us, every day begins with a negative one- but in THIS current moment- taking little tiny baby steps and making decisions that will help you, is so important. Use your now- choose yourself, and choose to do the best thing for you, to improve, to live, to better your life- right now- because you deserve it. (No matter what your thoughts are telling you) You deserve a shot at life. “...today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.” (Bill Keane) #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #chooseyourself #chooselife #choosetolive #nowisagiftthatswhyitscalledthepresent #billkeane #todayisagift #youareagift #anxiety #depression #adhd #youdeservetolive #suicideprevention

The last time I slept like this was... actually, I have no idea when last I slept this well. Did you know that losing sleep can exacerbate symptoms of mental health conditions? Sleep is good for your overall health and can improve mood which makes life * 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒐 𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒍𝒚* easier to deal with- and make it easier for you to have a positive outlook at the start of a day. Set yourself up for success by getting a good night’s sleep if at all possible. How many hours do you think is “recommended” for adults? 𝐀. 𝟒-𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐁. 𝟕-𝟗 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂. 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Answer in next post!

Hands up 🤚🏾 if you’re good at verbally bashing yourself in your mind? After all, if you get there first, it’s not a shock when others do it, right? NO. NOT RIGHT. I am incredibly good at negative self talk. In fact it’s almost easier to blame myself for things that are out of my control, or tell myself that I’m not good enough, or even, to tear myself down- It’s easier than believing good about yourself or standing up for yourself to yourself and others- and having to live up to the amazing you (still aren’t sure you) are. But let me tell you- What you say to yourself, the words you use, and the repetition of them- they build you into the person you desire to be, or degrade you into the pile of mush you want to believe you are. Your words can make you be great or NOT “LET you be great”. Choose greatness. Tell yourself something nice in the comments below. Start with “is..” so it turns up after your handle like a complete sentence 💕 Example 👇🏾 @thechiohi is a great mom. #positiveselftalk #negativeselftalk #choosegreatness #speaklife #recreateyourself #buildyourselfup #powerofwords #powerofselftalk

Allow yourself to be human. Let your hair down. Laugh. Give yourself permission to goof around. Life is too short not to let out some silly. Did you know that laughter is one of the most powerful stress relievers? And seeing as stress has such a profound effect on the body and our health (podcast on this out next Monday), it’s completely reasonable to call it, medicine! 😉 My guilty pleasure is taking silly selfies with #snapchat👻 What silly things do you like to do to cut loose and be yourself? Comment below 👇🏾 #onlyhuman #mentalhealth #wellness #bettermentalhealth #laughterthebestmedicine #beyiurself #cutloose #happyinnerchild #lifestooshort

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