Letter From The Founder

New Year, new me? That was the common statement I heard growing up. This statement can be true for some of us even today. There’s so many things I want to accomplish in my personal and professional life. I am sure I am not the only one feeling this way. In 2022, I had to learn how to confront my fears. We have a tendency to come up with so many ideas, some good ones, and some that may need some tweaking, however, the thoughts come and the excitement comes right after. But at some point the excitement leaves and the desire we once had vanishes. Why is that? For some of us we don’t know, but to be honest I think it’s our environment. It’s also us comparing ourselves to others, having expectations with no push, no consistency and at times when you look on social media, you see results but not the process. Despite how many views you see, how many likes, or shares your post receives (if any) just know consistency is KEY. We have to be consistent with everything and that also includes our mental health. We want to be happy, live our best life and enjoy the pleasure of being around the people we love. But some days are not as good as others, and it depends on what we do on those rough days to get us through to enjoy the good ones. Remember, the journey is just as important as the outcomes. In this issue you will read about stress, parenting, personal stories about getting through, and so much more to enhance and educate yourself on mental health and wellness. There are mindfulness activities you can engage in independently or with a friend. This year I want you to mental health day, but do we really know how to? It’s more than just taking a day off to relax, it’s making sure you RELAX and enjoy things you have put on the side due to the overwhelming environment. This doesn’t mean taking time off of work to focus on work, or checking your work phone and emails for that ONE email to answer. It’s critical to pencil ourselves in, our mental health depends on it. Make yourself a priority because…YOU ARE. This year we launched our self-care toolkit to provide you with the tools you need for a productive mental health day. This toolkit will get you on the right track, be sure to home! I look forward to seeing you take more mental health days and getting back to you this year.

Jamie Rockymore-Bess

Founder, Helpful Living Magazine

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