01/19/2026
Today is called “Blue Monday” and this week also includes “Bell Let’s Talk Day” on Wednesday. All of it has me reflecting on supporting our own mental health.
IMPORTANT: I’m not a mental health professional, so please always be sure to seek out and consult a qualified mental health professional for your own unique needs.
What I can share is my very own, unique to myself experience:
Full disclosure: I do experience S.A.D. and sometimes anxiety and depression. I almost always feel better when I spend time outdoors—being still…or moving (slowly or briskly)….observing, and engaging all of my senses. Really breathing, smelling the fresh air, noticing what I see, really listening, feeling, and simply being present in my body feels incredibly grounding.
Time outside—whether in daylight or even in the dark—helps anchor me in the present moment. I’m very grateful for it, and I truly feel healthier and happier and more connected for having taken that time just to be me, surrounded by nature…