Practical relaxation techniques to help with stress during the holidays.

Did you know it's National Stress-Free Holidays month? This month, let's explore relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and yoga to keep our stress levels in check. Remember, it's okay to take a break and rejuvenate.

It's ADHD Awareness Month! Let's kick things off by shedding light on some common signs: Difficulty staying focused, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Recognizing these symptoms is the first step to understanding ADHD.

As you may know, persons served and others have voiced deep concerns regarding the changes that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is proposing to meet federal Conflict Free Access and Planning requirements.

On behalf of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, LifeWays wants to provide you with background on this issue and invite you to register for and voice your views about the MDHHS proposed system restructuring.

LifeWays Invites you to register and actively participate in two upcoming listening sessions regarding changes to development of person-centered plans.

LifeWays recently had the honor of hosting the highly anticipated 2023 Annual Celebration at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson, MI on May 11, 2023. It was a momentous event where we came together as a community to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements within the mental health landscape. This year's celebration was particularly special, as it marked a significant milestone for us – a long-awaited reunion after years of navigating the challenges posed by the global pandemic.

Under the theme of COMMUNITY and collective impact, the Annual Celebration served as a beacon of hope and inspiration. From mental health professionals to individuals with lived experiences, our event brought together a diverse audience of professionals, advocates, and COMMUNITY members committed to the cause of mental health awareness.

When it comes to our mental health, it's important to take proactive steps to ensure we are taking care of ourselves. This includes reaching out for professional help when we are struggling. This LifeWays blog post touches on the subject on when is the right time to seek help if you are struggling.

Eating a balanced diet is essential for not only maintaining good physical health and preventing chronic diseases, but also for promoting good mental wellness. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to help you achieve your nutritional goals.

Exercise is not only essential for physical health but also for mental well-being. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mood, and boost cognitive function. In this LifeWays blog post are 10 ways to include exercise into your life in small, easy ways that will benefit not just your physical health but also your mental well-being.

Sleeping enough is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. It allows our bodies to repair and rejuvenate, and helps to maintain a healthy balance of hormones. However, many of us struggle to get enough sleep, whether due to work, stress, or other factors. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to help you get the sleep you need.

Forming and maintaining healthy relationships is an important aspect of mental wellness. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to work towards forming and maintaining healthy relationships.

In this LifeWays blog post are five mindfulness phrases that can be helpful for managing feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and focusing on your thoughts and feelings. This can be a helpful tool for managing mental wellness. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to connect to mindfulness when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining mental wellness and well-being. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to prioritize self-care in 2023.

Mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness and it is crucial to take steps to maintain it. In this LifeWays blog post are some tips to help you care for your mental wellness.

Mental wellness is an important aspect of overall health and well-being that often gets overlooked. January is Mental Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on ways to improve and maintain mental wellness.

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Using self-talk that is optimistic can help you foster self-compassion, embrace self-doubt, and take on new challenges. On the other hand, negative self-talk can limit your abilities and lessen your confidence by convincing your subconscious that you "can't handle it" or that something is "too hard" or that you "shouldn't even try."

The next time, you begin to think that you have no business speaking up in a meeting or that you are too out of shape to work out, remind yourself that these thoughts aren’t always accurate.

Self-compassion involves treating yourself with kindness when you make a mistake, fail, or experience a setback. Speaking to yourself harshly, won’t motivate you to do better. In fact, studies show it tends to have the opposite effect.

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Comparing yourself to others will likely create a drop in self-confidence and cause unhappiness. It’s also not that useful. Instead of comparing yourself to others, if you make it a practice to look at your strengths often, you will see that you have a lot to offer and a lot to be happy about.