Comments on: Mindful. http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:45:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sameer Vasta http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1496 Sameer Vasta Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:32:06 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1496 Susie, I'm so glad you take time out to make other people smile, because so often I've been on the receiving end of that. =) Susie, I’m so glad you take time out to make other people smile, because so often I’ve been on the receiving end of that. =)

]]> By: Susie Floresco http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1495 Susie Floresco Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:07:06 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1495 this post has been on my mind for a bit 1. hug my cranky, 16.5 year old cat - because I still can in person (cat breath and all) 2. giggle at a couple of sites - primarily - http://www.icanhascheezburger.com/ 3. share something to make someone else smile - often from cheezburger - or just do a little something to take a bit of stress out of someone else's day 4. pester anyone around me for 'the good news' to take my focus off me and out onto the world where it belongs 5. enjoy the soaker tub or some other feature of my home (the fireplace this time of year, the lilac bushes in the yard in the spring) this post has been on my mind for a bit

1. hug my cranky, 16.5 year old cat - because I still can in person (cat breath and all)

2. giggle at a couple of sites - primarily - http://www.icanhascheezburger.com/

3. share something to make someone else smile - often from cheezburger - or just do a little something to take a bit of stress out of someone else’s day

4. pester anyone around me for ‘the good news’ to take my focus off me and out onto the world where it belongs

5. enjoy the soaker tub or some other feature of my home (the fireplace this time of year, the lilac bushes in the yard in the spring)

]]> By: Sameer Vasta http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1482 Sameer Vasta Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:34:07 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1482 Love that you included the word "Create" in there Sherren. That's my new mantra for the year. Create create create. Got some surprises planned, so keep your eyes open. Ken, if I were any good at whistling, I'd join you. =) Love that you included the word “Create” in there Sherren. That’s my new mantra for the year. Create create create. Got some surprises planned, so keep your eyes open.

Ken, if I were any good at whistling, I’d join you. =)

]]> By: Sherren http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1481 Sherren Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:01:54 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1481 1- Spend time with my thoughts - be conscious of my train of thought, and wonder why they are what they are. 2- Listen - have conversations with others, ask them questions, listen to what they have to say, and gain more perspective. 3- Cook & bake - eat yummy food, especially with good company. You are what you eat! 4- Create - anything... writing, singing, dancing.. attempting to play the guitar... anything! 5- Keeping in touch with friends - talking to each other and keeping track of each other. There's really nothing more rewarding. 1- Spend time with my thoughts - be conscious of my train of thought, and wonder why they are what they are.

2- Listen - have conversations with others, ask them questions, listen to what they have to say, and gain more perspective.

3- Cook & bake - eat yummy food, especially with good company. You are what you eat!

4- Create - anything… writing, singing, dancing.. attempting to play the guitar… anything!

5- Keeping in touch with friends - talking to each other and keeping track of each other. There’s really nothing more rewarding.

]]> By: Ken Allan http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1479 Ken Allan Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:08:04 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1479 Kia ora Sameer Okay, okay. Mine's not that much different from yours, 'xcept I whistle not sing :-o Catchya later Kia ora Sameer

Okay, okay. Mine’s not that much different from yours, ‘xcept I whistle not sing :-o

Catchya later

]]> By: mind maps « Jefner’s Weblog http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1477 mind maps « Jefner’s Weblog Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:47:33 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1477 [...] Vasta has written a post telling his readers 5 things which keep him ‘mentally well’, and I decided to try and do the same. After all, trying to have good mental health is something that is close to my heart. I’ve seen a lot of people I know and love struggle with mental illness, the outcome hasn’t always been good. But these are my 5 things that are currently keeping me mentally well. [...] […] Vasta has written a post telling his readers 5 things which keep him ‘mentally well’, and I decided to try and do the same. After all, trying to have good mental health is something that is close to my heart. I’ve seen a lot of people I know and love struggle with mental illness, the outcome hasn’t always been good. But these are my 5 things that are currently keeping me mentally well. […]

]]> By: Sameer Vasta http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1476 Sameer Vasta Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:05:02 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1476 Those are some great responses! (Though I have to admit I'm not a fan of that smoking one Min.) I really need to get in the habit of turning off my phone sometimes... Those are some great responses! (Though I have to admit I’m not a fan of that smoking one Min.) I really need to get in the habit of turning off my phone sometimes…

]]> By: min http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1475 min Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:41:52 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1475 1. make - photographing dialogue on the walls, cooking or baking healthy deliciousness. 2. reflect - in the shower, in my journal. i had forgotten about journal-writing until one day i realized i wasn't well and began outering my thoughts. 3. connect - with people and my pussycat. her name is pepper. 4. smoke - this one is not recommended but the key is in taking 7.5 minute breaks throughout the day to be outdoors with just me myself and i (smoke). 1. make - photographing dialogue on the walls, cooking or baking healthy deliciousness.

2. reflect - in the shower, in my journal. i had forgotten about journal-writing until one day i realized i wasn’t well and began outering my thoughts.

3. connect - with people and my pussycat. her name is pepper.

4. smoke - this one is not recommended but the key is in taking 7.5 minute breaks throughout the day to be outdoors with just me myself and i (smoke).

]]> By: Iris Ng http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1473 Iris Ng Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:30:29 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1473 Wow. Definitely a difficult question for a frigid Wednesday morning but I will give it a go: 1. Laugh, usually at myself. Laughing with friends is also a great thing. 2. Spend time with my dog. She loves so unconditionally, that it is such a relief to not have to stress about anything. 3. Turn off my phone. Ignoring the world for just a few hours always keeps me sane 4. Singing and dancing, around the house to cheesy music. 5. Watching a TV show/movie marathon in bed. No commercials, pop in a dvd and relax with snacks Wow. Definitely a difficult question for a frigid Wednesday morning but I will give it a go:

1. Laugh, usually at myself. Laughing with friends is also a great thing.

2. Spend time with my dog. She loves so unconditionally, that it is such a relief to not have to stress about anything.

3. Turn off my phone. Ignoring the world for just a few hours always keeps me sane

4. Singing and dancing, around the house to cheesy music.

5. Watching a TV show/movie marathon in bed. No commercials, pop in a dvd and relax with snacks

]]> By: karim kanji http://itellstories.org/2008/12/10/five-things-mentally-well/#comment-1472 karim kanji Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:17:18 +0000 http://itellstories.org/?p=1227#comment-1472 Nice! Nice!

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