Mental Hygiene for Women

01/18/2022

We often talk about rights with our clients here at LINX. We believe everyone has the right to choose, and should be given space to be able to express themselves!

09/22/2021

Take some to take care of you this week!

06/30/2021

06/08/2021

Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens - Louise Hay

04/30/2021

Be like Tom and have a happy Friday 😘

02/23/2021

Happy Tuesday!

We’re coming up on a year since that first “two week lockdown to slow the curve” and I know for me, things have felt hard lately!

Take a second and post something that made you smile or laugh today! A picture, a meme, anything! Let’s share some happiness today 🥰

02/03/2021

New to meditation and not sure where to start? There are a ton of Apps available to help you build a meditation practice, Balance is one that I use. There is a 10 day foundations practice to help you understand your practice and really dig in to it. 10/10 would recommend to a friend 😘

https://balanceapp.com/

Balance - Personalized meditation

01/29/2021

Self care isn’t just face masks and bubble baths. Most of all, self care isn’t selfish! It’s an important thing to build into your daily routine.

Some self care ideas are:
Reading a book
Taking a walk
Listening to music
Dance it out (my personal fav!)
Work out
Colour

These are just a few.. what’s your favourite thing to do for you?

01/28/2021

Today is . Use the hashtag and bell will donate towards mental health initiatives. There is a Snapchat filter too!

We need to start the conversation, it’s okay not to be okay. You are loved. You are cared about. I would always rather listen to you talk than listen to your eulogy. Reach out. Let’s end the stigma of mental health and talk about it.

01/27/2021

Self Care isn't always bubble baths and journaling

10 ways to take better care of you

01/23/2021

We can change the dialogue. We can stop beating down other women and instead, lift each other up. Be the change you wish to see in the world ladies ✨

01/21/2021

Ladies!!! It's okay, and healthy even, to be able to set boundaries with your partner. You're not being a bitch, you're not being too much...you're simply standing up for yourself. A loving partner will be able to hear you and adjust their approach to a situation because they want you to be happy. Find a dialogue within your relationship that helps you feel heard.

A healthy relationship is one that allows all parties to be able to speak their truth 💙

Boundaries are statements and behaviors that are indicative of your needs. ⁣⁣⁣
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Setting healthy boundaries takes practice. ⁣⁣⁣
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These are just examples. Set your boundaries based on your needs. ⁣⁣
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What boundaries have you set with your partner? ⁣⁣⁣
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01/21/2021

Oooohhhh I love this!! Girl, don't wear yourself down fighting every battle 🙌

01/20/2021

This is a motto I try to live by. I often look around me and think about how far I have come in my own life. Twenty-two year-old me would think that present me is living the dream - never forget how hard you have worked to be where you are!!

01/20/2021

One of the best parts of the forest - there's no wifi connection. In the forest is where I connect with myself most - I don't have any outside distractions and I can quiet my mind enough to really listen to myself 💗

01/19/2021

Looking for a little inspiration? Lucky for you I happen to have handy this blog post that has 50 badass quotes to help you feel like the goddamn Queen you are 👸



https://weareneveralone.co/blog/badass-quotes/

50 Badass Quotes that will light a fire inside of you to push through the day. Morning motivation and more. These five sections are part of your daily mental health help.

01/19/2021

Reading For Mental Hygiene 📚

I have always been a bookworm. I loved to read as a kid, and that's followed me into adulthood. A couple years ago I heard the term "personal development," and fell in love with reading in a whole new way.

My current read is "The Gratitude Diaries" by Janice Kaplan. The author spends a year looking on the bright side, even when she didn't want to. It's a great read so far!!

01/18/2021

One of my favourite ways to give my mind a rest is to color. I have several adult coloring books, and a whole bunch of markers and pencil crayons to choose from. Sometimes I can sit for hours and not even think about the rest of the world.

If you've been wanting to try some adult coloring but not sure where to start I found all these printable pages from Crayola for adults - pick one you like and get coloring :)



https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/adult-coloring-pages/

Make your world more colorful with printable coloring pages from Crayola. Our free coloring pages for adults and kids, range from Star Wars to Mickey Mouse

01/18/2021

Did you know that we are made up of at least 50% water, even our bones are made up from 31% water. That's why its so important for us to drink enough water, not to mention the health benefits from water.

The average recommendation for women is to drink 11 or so cups, or just over 2.5L of water a day. This helps flush out toxins, refreshes our minds, and fuels our body.

How much water are you drinking? I keep a 1.2L water bottle by my side and I will fill it up 2-3 times most days. Hydrate yo self!

01/18/2021

There is something about music that can just put a spring in your step and make you feel like dancing....check out this playlist for some Happy Beats to soundtrack your Monday 😘



http://ow.ly/FGme50DbBna

01/18/2021

With COVID restrictions keeping us locked down here in Alberta it's been a little more challenging to be active. A friend of mine suggested the Fiton App to me and it's been awesome to find easy at home workouts on...for free!!

My favorites and the yoga classes and meditatons that the app offers. The videos start at about 5 minutes long and go up from there. It's been great to be able to pick and choose how long I want to spend each day.

If you're looking for a way to keep yourself happy and in shape this winter, or even just wanna get moving a little more, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!



https://fitonapp.com/

Lose weight, get fit and feel great anytime, anywhere with free on-demand fitness classes, personalized workout plans and guided meditations.

01/17/2021

Brownies are self-care...right?

Use fresh espresso grounds or even espresso powder to give your favorite brownie recipe a decadent punch!

01/17/2021

Anyone who watches Greys Anatomy recognizes these two women as Meredith Grey and Christina Yang, two top surgeons. These women are the best of friends, and they have a pretty cool coping mechanism for when things get stressful - they dance it out.

Dancing can give you all kinds of happiness, so toss on this playlist and just dance it out. You might feel a little silly at first just dancing in your living room, bedroom, or wherever you may be, but I promise the endorphins that will follow are worth feeling silly for a couple seconds!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UDat9sYDU108M2MDLY5gd?si=yQQPjMleQhqG29QaGuq91Q

01/17/2021

It's called a comfort zone for a reason - we are very comfortable to stay in our bubble of comfort and not step outside that zone. We fear rejection, being wrong, failing, and so much more; those fears hold us back from really living.

I challenge you to take a step out of your comfort zone this upcoming week. It doesn't have to be something big and grand, but it's going to feel big for you.

Maybe you have always wanted to tell someone you admire their style but you're too shy to say something...go tell them!! If you have always wanted to wear leather pants...go buy a pair and wear the damn things!!

Life is too short to stay inside our comfort zones wondering "What if I only had done xy and z?" So quit wondering, take a big breath, remind yourself you can do fricken ANYTHING and go live!

01/15/2021

When I’m taking a mental health break I often turn to one of these books to help get my mind off every day life. Whether it’s colouring or working on an activity or completing a story I love letting my brain turn off and wander 🧠

Do you have any favourite mental break activities you like to do? I’m always looking for suggestions to shake it up 😘

01/15/2021

STOP SCROLLING!!! 🛑 ✋

Now that I’ve got your attention, stay a minute. Just take a breath, close your eyes, and listen. Stay as long as you need 😘😘

Namaste 🙏

01/14/2021

Physical activity and mental hygiene go hand in hand. When we are active, going for a walk, swimming, hopping on the stationary bike, whatever it may be, our bodies release a fun little hormone called endorphins.

Endorphins are the "happy hormone" - they help us feel happy, and who doesn't want more happy in their life?

01/14/2021

You know that feeling when you're so stressed in a moment, there's so much pressure on you, and you just want to cry?

Giiirrrllll...take five for yourself!

It's okay to slow down, to step out for a moment, to give yourself the space you need. I know it feels like you can't, like you have to be present and perfect always, but that's just not realistic honey.

Go for a walk around the block , color or doodle, give yourself 5 minutes to pull out your phone and aimlessly scroll social media; do whatever you can do in that moment for yourself so you can take a quick mental break.

We are all in this together ladies -we got this 💪

01/13/2021

Keeping with our theme, I wanted to share this article I came across about self talk, and why it matters. I try to be kind to myself and not talk negatively in my self talk, but sometimes s**t gets tough! It's nice to have little tips in our back pocket like these on those days 🙌

http://ow.ly/iXd650D7Bkw

“What you think, you will become.” I’ve always believed that everything in our lives is determined by two things: the way we treat ourselves, and the way we let others treat us Yes, other people’s words have power. But what they say is not nearly as powerful as the words we tell ourselves. B...

01/13/2021

Today is and I wanted to recognize this woman right here - she is strong, she is funny, she is a good friend, she’s so loving, she always has a hand to lend for those in need, she tries her best not to judge, and she’s always in my corner when I need someone. It’s me!! Ladies, it’s okay to show ourselves some love ❤️

We focus so much on lifting each other up that sometimes we forget to talk to ourselves the same way and lift ourselves up. Practice talking to yourself like you would your best friend - you’ll be surprised at how fast your mood lifts and things start going your way 😘😘

01/12/2021

One of my favourite ways to practice mental hygiene is to just get outside. There is something about fresh air that just helps purify the soul. I cannot wait for sunny days like this again this summer, but until then I'll be bundled up living my best life outside ✌

#️getoutside

01/12/2021

Last year for my birthday one of my friends gifted me a 52 Lists book and I loved it!! 10/10 recommend these books if you're looking for some journaling inspiration

Buy books online and find book series such as 52 Lists written by Moorea Seal from PenguinRandomHouse.com

01/12/2021

Remember when we were angsty teenagers in our bedroom writing "Dear Diary", and spilling our guts about the new cute person we were crushing on? We didn't know then, but we were doing ourselves a favour by journaling our feelings - a habit many of us lose as adults.

I found this website with some awesome journaling prompts if you want to be old school and put a pen to paper, or try out the Gratitude app to journal from your phone. You're not doing yourself any favours keeping all those thoughts shoved down inside yourself - let them out and give yourself permission to be, exactly as you are 🥰



http://lifeoflovely.blogspot.com/2015/12/january-journal-prompts-printable.html

Edit: Updated and completed prompts are available in a printable version through etsy and an ebook version through amazon as of Dec...

01/12/2021

Mondays can be hard, but reminding ourselves of the positives of the day can help keep up going. What brought joy to your day? Peep the comments for my answer!

01/11/2021

Sometimes Dr. Suess has the best advice!!

I used to worry a lot about what people thought of me, I sometimes still do more than I'd like to admit. But really, we are the only ones who know what is best for ourselves. Remember- those who mind, don't matter!

01/11/2021

I know 2020 wasn't the year we thought it was going to be, but I for one made the most out of the year we had. I went camping, I went roadtripping, I stayed home and binged Netflix, I spent time with friends via Zoom calls...in short I did what I needed to for my mental hygiene.

We were given a wild ride last year, and if your year wasn't all you thought it would be maybe it's time for some reflection. We are given this life and it is up to us to choose how we live it.

01/06/2021

Don't you ever forget your worth hunni! 🙌

Your heart is good.

01/04/2021

Moving into a new year during a global pandemic means our mental hygiene is more important than ever. Follow along this year as I share my mental hygiene practices and what I am doing to stay mentally fit this year.

12/29/2020

12/29/2020