May is Mental Health Month
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During May is Mental Health Month, we talk a lot about being kind to your mind. But what does that actually look like? We can start by:
Recognizing the good in our lives. When we take a moment to be grateful for the positive things in our life, we become more in tune with the good things that are all around us. This doesn’t mean that we don’t acknowledge the negatives; instead of dwelling on the bad, we can thank the experience for the lesson it taught us and continue to seek out the positives. When we make an effort to be mindful in this way, we begin to appreciate life’s simple pleasures more.
Practicing self-compassion. Self-compassion means giving ourselves grace through the hard times. Rather than criticizing ourselves or ignoring the pain, acknowledging how we feel, and giving ourselves time to really feel those emotions helps us properly move forward.
Changing our self-talk. When we find ourselves being negative or hard on ourselves, we can take a deep breath and change our tone. Positive self-talk does wonders for the mind. Doing this helps us be more understanding and patient towards ourselves and others, and more focused on our goals.
Reflecting. At the end of every day, pick a rose (something good about the day), a thorn (something that was challenging), and a bud (something to look forward to). By reflecting on how our day was, we build emotional intelligence through understanding ourselves more.
Doing something each day that we enjoy. As simple as this sounds, this often gets overlooked as an essential element of healthy living. Whether that’s exercise, baking, crafting, reading a book, or watching TV, reserve time each day to spend doing activities that fill our cup.
Taking care of our physical health. The body and mind are so connected which means that consistent care of the body (which impacts the soul and mind) is like preventative medicine. Small acts of physical self-care can quickly add up and help protect, promote, and maintain health and wellbeing. Prioritizing sleep, drinking enough water, and fueling with nutritious foods can go a long way.
When it comes to being kind to our minds, doing just a little bit is better than doing nothing at all. Spending even 10 minutes at a time doing something you enjoy can go a long way toward beating the stressors of everyday life. Just reading one chapter or going on a 5-minute walk around the block is an example of being kind to your mind! Taking care of ourselves helps us feel calmer, more refreshed, and more energized.
Self-care is an important part of building resilience or bouncing back from stress, trauma, and burnout. The strategies outlined above can help you recognize your emotional responses to stress and develop coping skills to manage them. This May, let’s be kind to our minds and encourage our loved ones to do the same.
May is Mental Health Month Events
Community Mental Health Trainings Hosted at LINC Library
- Mental Health 101 – Tuesday, May 7 from 6pm-7:30pm
- Like physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health refers to the state of our emotions, thoughts, feelings, and how we understand the world around us. This May during Mental Health Month, High Plains Library District and North Range Behavioral Health will talk about mental health and the steps we can take toward supporting our wellbeing.
- Like physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health refers to the state of our emotions, thoughts, feelings, and how we understand the world around us. This May during Mental Health Month, High Plains Library District and North Range Behavioral Health will talk about mental health and the steps we can take toward supporting our wellbeing.
- Self-Care for the Real World – Thursday, May 16 from 6pm-7:30pm
- We often think of self-care as bubble baths or shopping sprees. However, self-care is the practice of habits and daily routines that support good mental health and help us be healthier. This May during Mental Health Month, High Plains Library District and North Range Behavioral Health will talk about how to better manage stress and enjoy life.
Imagine Zero Men’s Workout
Tap into your mental and physical health through a Men's Workout on Saturday, May 11.
Learn how our mental and physical health connect during this fun, NO-COST, interactive, health-boosting workout with Refuge Physiotherapy, Imagine Zero of Weld County, and North Range Behavioral Health's Suicide Education and Support Services.
- Date: Saturday, May 11 from 9am-10am
- Location: 7499 Westgate Dr #101, Windsor, CO 80528
To register, click here or email NRBH_SESS@NorthRange.org
The Human Bean Coffee
Be kind to your mind by filling your cup - $5 off your order at The Human Bean
In celebration of Mental Health Month, North Range is partnering with The Human Bean to offer $5 off the first 50 orders starting at 8:30am.
Tuesday, May 21:
- LaSalle: 100 South 2nd Street, LaSalle, CO 80645
- Windsor: 405 East Main Street, Windsor, CO 80550
Wednesday, May 22:
- Greeley: 2610 W 10th St, Greeley, CO 80634
- Greeley: 3665 W 10th St, Greeley, CO 80634
Check out their menu here: thehumanbeannoco.com
Weld Your Mettle
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 25!
The widely successful Weld Your Mettle Run, hosted by the run.Windsor Race Series and sponsored in part by North Range Behavioral Health, The Water Valley Company, Mountain Rentals, and High Point Financial Group is back.
The 24 Ultra Running Event + Festival held in Northern Colorado features a 7k Run or Ruck and five different timed events. This rugged event will be held on a groomed dirt course in Eaton, CO on private land where camping is available, as well as sauna, cold plunges, food 24/7 in a heated barn, food trucks, coffee, live music, and more.
This is more than a run. It's an invitation to change your life, challenge your excuses, dig deep, and WELD YOUR METTLE. Registration and race details can be found at www.weldyourmettleultra.com.
