No, seriously, R U OK? How are you really feeling?

Take a moment right now to STOP and REFLECT on how you’re feeling. How are you really feeling?

We all experience ups and downs in life. Without the downs or challenges in life, it can be hard to truly appreciate the ups or special moments. The whole Ying and Yang, what’s pleasure without pain kind of thing.

Life is a bit like a rollercoaster. It has smiles and frowns, ups and downs. What’s important is developing greater insight, introspection, and an understanding of how you are feeling at any given point in time. Then, having the knowledge to know what you can do to ensure you’re LIVIN your best life.

So again, take a moment right now to STOP and REFLECT on how you’re feeling. How are you really feeling?

Are you feeling? 

Well

This is when life is hunky-dory. You’re likely feeling positive, resilient, and charging through your days with few hiccups. You are able to bounce back from adversity with relative ease.

What to do when you’re feeling well: Regardless of how well you’re feeling, we encourage you to always prioritise self-care and social support – this will help you to stay well, and to maintain the rage.

Are you feeling?

Shaky

This is when life is throwing you a few curveballs. You’re likely experiencing some challenges over a couple of days, but you’re managing to get through your days okay. You’re still able to do what you want and need to get done in your work, social and family life.

What to do when you’re feeling shaky: Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re experiencing a few ups and downs. Take it easy on yourself. Really narrow in on self-care and social support here. Take charge of your mental health so you can quickly return to a state of feeling well.

Are you feeling like you’re…?

Spiralling

‘Yeah, nah’ – things aren’t great! This is when life seems to be getting on top of you. One to two weeks of feeling a bit rough. Doing what you need to do is becoming very difficult. Bouncing back is tough. Getting enjoyment out of things that usually bring a smile to your face seems to have disappeared.

What to do when you’re spiralling: Prioritise self-care and social support – double down on this stuff. But please, also consider professional support.

Are you feeling?

Unwell

This is when you’re in the hurt locker – ‘SCREW THIS’ you might be cursing to yourself! Things have not been improving for several weeks now – 2, 3, or 4 weeks of feeling like crap. Doing what you need to do in your work, family, and social life is proving to be hard. Perhaps life’s challenges seem almost impossible to overcome despite some of your best efforts to feel better.

What to do when you’re feeling unwell: Prioritise self-care and social support, and please reach out for professional support. Professional support is a must at this point! Remembering that, It Ain’t Weak to Speak.

An important thing to remember as you assess how you’re feeling is that you don’t typically become unwell or develop mental ill-health/ illness overnight. Often, it’s a journey – a journey filled with complexity and several different factors that might be contributing to how you’re feeling. What this means is that there are points along this journey where you can STOP and REFLECT on how you’re feeling and TAKE appropriate ACTON to change your trajectory for the better! BUT YOU MUST TAKE ACTION. If you change nothing, nothing will change. 

Check-In-With Yourself Regularly & Take Action.