May 2023: A dive into mental wellbeing

what it means in our always on digital life

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As another year rolls around and I am ready to celebrate and embrace my birthday month. Yes, May 21 is almost here and I am alive - in all its dimensions - fully, truly and completely.

Not sure if it is pure serendipity that I was born in May to celebrate Mental Health Awareness and Mental Wellness month, so let’s raise a toast to the Fearless.

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How I feel in this moment

Let’s start with how I am feeling. Yes, there are ups and downs, but that is life, isn’t it?

My energy and happiness is at a new level - one that I never encountered before in my 38 years of living. This year 2023 is my last of my 30s and I feel forever 21 ;)

I am blessed and grateful for the little joys of life. Every day is a new day. Every moment is treasured and cherished, like it never was there before and never will be the same again in the future. Fully present!

Yes, I have moments of stress when the product marketing teaching and part-time projects are winding down and coming to a halt. But I truly believe in the magic of the universe. Like I don’t see it, but know deep within that things will always work out. Yes, it’s a test of a lifetime, but I am ready for this test better than I was in 2020.

What’s working

As I left my full time job in 2021, I was at a crossroads - what can I do if I cannot be productive and feel like I belong. I am not a fan of confrontations and politics. It makes me feel out of place. I knew I love to mentor and help people. So, I went all in to find and discover me in the past 2 years and do what I love.

I am committed to be a voice for the unspoken and break the stigma. I saw how much happier and productive I was and I would not wish to be or do anything different. I realize I love to work on multiple roles and opportunities - mentor, speaker, teacher, author and explorer …

Every day is a new day. I get to try and experiment new roles and be open to uncertainty and dive into the ambiguity of it all.

• Try bite sized 2-minute mindful practices to help you in your day.

[m&m 4 life] 2min Mindful Motivations: Intention | Focus | Creativity | Lovingkindness

• Eat mindfully with a balanced nutrition meal (veggies, fruits and whole foods).

• Sleep and feel rested that you don’t need an alarm to wake up.

• Walk at least 30 minutes and experience the nature’s beauty - birds and trees.
  

  Essentialism (not minimalism) for your mind, body and soul

• Find moments of happiness in your own way - the little joys of life.

• Find your people and you will appreciate a sense of belonging beyond borders.

I have given the utmost importance to self-care and wellbeing and I can see its compounding effects. I feel better and have more clarity and focus to achieve my dreams and aspirations.

What’s not working

As much as I love the space and time that I traded with the steady paycheck, it brings a level of discomfort not knowing what tomorrow might be. I am being as proactive as I can to make sure I have enough runway for 3-6 months. At least that is what I aspire for. And careful with my monthly expenses living a simple life.

Knowing the road less traveled will have bumps, how can I provide the ease and comfort of the safety net and security? And continue to explore the new freedom that I have embraced with both arms - to mentor and travel around the world…

I don’t have the answers and I am learning to be ok with that. It’s like a rolling window - I know what my next month is and where I will be, but beyond that - I don’t know.

• Learning to embrace uncertainty is key for your mental wellbeing.

• Be comfortable with ambiguity and chaos outside. Make sure you listen to your inner voice and pay attention to how you truly feel.

• Acknowledge that not all things will be as you wish. But it will work out at the end.

• It’s never too good or too bad as they say.

• When the time is right, the pieces of the puzzle will fall in place. Tada - magic!

Cheers to the fearless - this month is just the beginning to take care of ourselves. Our voice matters. We can make a difference. We are just getting started…