World Mental Health Day

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 It is no secret that this year has been very hard on everyone, no matter what their situation. People struggle with their mental health for many reasons, not necessarily something others understand. I think for me that is the thing I have struggled with most. 

Over the years I have struggled on and off with a ‘heavy head’ for certain reasons. I often think I am my own minds worst enemy, putting myself down and a hell of a lot of over thinking! As has been said many times to me, I am the queen of over thinking. 

I have given a lot of advice lately to people struggling who have come to me about how they feel. I think the advice and the help people need depends on their situation with family and friends. But I have my own ways of dealing with my ‘heavy head’, as does everyone. 

I think back to a year ago, where I wrote a blog telling you all about my struggles with mental health. I was a very different person then, I had different relationships that I don’t have now, hurdles I have had to overcome both mentally and physically. I saw my best friend today who said I seem happy, I look happy. He was right. I am. I have lost some people that I love in the year since my last mental health post, but today, right now, I am in the best shape of my life physically and mentally. 

Obviously like everyone else I have up and down days, this week I have been a bit up and down, but here are my 3 tips that I remember to do if I’m a bit ‘off’; 

1. Go for a walk or run in the countryside. It is no secret running is a huge part of my life, but as is the country. Being a farmers daughter and a country girl through and through, escaping to the country for a walk or run is exactly what I need to clear my head and take some deep breaths.

2. Bake. Baking relieves a lot of stress for me, I enjoy it so much, not just the eating part. I enjoy experimenting with new things and making nice treats for the ones I love.

3. Last, but not least. Sit down, have a cuppa. Doesn’t have to be tea. It’s always tea for me, but it could be any comforting beverage. I like sitting in the garden with a cup of tea in the summer, or sitting on my bed with a cup of tea. Not looking at my phone or anything, just stating into space.


So there we have it. Mental Health comes in all shapes and sizes. 10th October is World Mental Health Day. But everyday is a Mental Health Day. It is okay not to be okay. It is ALWAYS okay to talk and it is ALWAYS okay to be kind and remember not everyone is okay on the inside if they look ‘okay’ on the outside. 💙


Please lovely readers, remember my door is always open, I love a chat!xx




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