Anxiety
- Set boundaries
- Limit screen time
- Meditation/breathing
- Gentle movement
- Affirmations
Anger
- Tell someone
- Stay active
- Take time out
- Decompress/meditate
Contentment
- Journal
- Lay in the sun
- Cook for yourself
- Listen to podcast/music
Disappointment
- Journal
- Positive self-talk
- Confide in someone
- Accpetance
Exhaustion
- Rest/downtime
- Limit screentime
- Herbal tea
- Music
- Light stretches
Happiness
- Acts of kindness
- Journal
- Dance/move
Love
- Cards
- Hug others
- Say 'I love you'
- Journal
Overwhelm
- Confide in someone
- Rest/downtime
- Write it down/create a list
- Let yourself cry
Self-compassion
- Affirmations
- Thank you body
- Move your body
- Laugh often
Ways you can seek support today
Immediate phone services
Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service
Beyond Blue: 24/7 support and referral from a trained mental health professional
Kids Helpline: 24/7 confidential phone and counselling services to young people (aged 5-25)
1800 Respect: 24/7 counselling and referrals for sexual assault, domestic or family violence
The Butterfly Foundation: 8am-midnight daily support for eating disorders and body image issues
Confiding in a loved one
Confiding in someone you love will feel challenging at first but can lead to a worthwhile outcome. Try to seek comfort in someone who makes you feel seen, validated and ensure you're in a safe environment to share. By telling someone what you are going through, they can help mitigate your situation by supporting you in seeking the help you deserve.
Professional Help
Booking an appointment with your GP, creating a mental health plan and working with a trained mental health professional are all beneficial steps to improving your state of mind and working towards long-term goals.