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18/04/2026

Restless nights. Waking at 3am. Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and it's worth paying attention to.

Take this free sleep quiz from PsychCentral.com to get a clearer picture of what's going on: psychcentral.com/quizzes/sleep-quiz

17/04/2026

What helps you feel most grounded when things get overwhelming?

A) Time in nature
B) Movement or exercise
C) Talking to someone
D) Quiet and solitude

Drop your answer below — there's no wrong one.

16/04/2026

You don't have to be good at it. You just have to do it.

Whatever form creativity takes for you — writing, cooking, movement, making — it has a way of reconnecting you to yourself and to the people around you.

Create. Connect. Heal.

15/04/2026

Intentional living is the practice of structuring daily life around your core beliefs and values — not just habits, expectations, or survival mode.

For people living with post traumatic stress, this kind of clarity can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. Defining what you value, what brings joy, and what success actually looks like to you is not a small task. But it is a worthwhile one.

Positive self-talk, reducing distraction, and giving yourself space to explore these questions are practical places to start.

14/04/2026

Supporting someone living with post traumatic stress can be deeply affecting — and that impact on the supporter is often overlooked.

When a loved one shares traumatic experiences, it is natural to feel distressed, angry, or overwhelmed. But learning to regulate your own emotional response in those moments — through grounding techniques, steady breathing, or simply focusing on your immediate surroundings — allows you to be more present and more effective in your support.

Caring for yourself in the moment is part of caring for them.

There are many ways you can support a loved one with trauma. Here's how.

13/04/2026

There's something quietly powerful about watching a child move through the world — no agenda, no performance, just presence.

For adults carrying the weight of trauma, that kind of freedom can feel far away. But purpose has a way of finding us in small moments. A laugh that catches you off guard. A creative spark. A conversation that actually lands.

Maybe it was always closer than it seemed.

12/04/2026

Sunday reminder that checking in with yourself is just as important as checking in with others.
How's your mind today? How's your body? What do you need?

10/04/2026

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for someone is simply show up in a small way.

A text. A coffee. A quiet moment of understanding.

Connection doesn't need to be perfect or planned. It just needs to be real.

09/04/2026

For a long time, settling can feel like survival. Accepting less — less peace, less safety, less support — becomes the norm when trauma has been part of your story for so long.

But something shifts when you decide you deserve more.

That shift is the beginning of something real.

08/04/2026

Real change in su***de research starts with the people who've lived it.

Everymind's latest video series opens with an important question — why does lived experience matter in su***de research? The answer might stay with you.

Watch Part 1 here →

There is emerging interest from researchers and organisations working directly and indirectly in su***de prevention to better understand how to integrate perspectives of people with lived and living experience of suicidal distress in su***de prevention research. This four-part video series aims to s...

07/04/2026

Deadlines. Pressure. Feeling like everything is building at once.

It can be hard to know whether you are dealing with stress or something deeper.

This piece from Smiling Mind offers a simple way to understand the difference, along with small steps that can help.

Worth a read if things have been feeling a bit overwhelming.

You're staring at a long to-do list, the clock is ticking, and suddenly you can’t remember your email password. Is this stress? Or is it anxiety? Understanding the difference can help you respond — not just react.

06/04/2026

Positive moments pass quickly. Our brains tend to hold onto stress instead.

Spending 10 to 20 seconds focusing on something positive can help it stay with you a little longer.

A suggestion from Rick Hanson:

Pause.
Notice something good.
Stay with it.
Breathe.

Small shifts, practiced over time, can make a difference.