Such positive ‘Notes For Self’ can be found on an Instagram page titled exactly that. Boasting more than 4.7 million followers, it shares amusing mental health memes, as well as positive messages, hearing which could likely benefit any of us. Scroll down to find some of them on the list below and take a moment for self-appreciation and a mental health check-in. Below you will also find some thoughts shared with Bored Panda by the founder of the Instagram page, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. In their opinion, people can benefit from it due to the fact that Instagram is brimming with entertainment and fakeness, but with the help of this account, they can provide entertainment with a message, which is an important combination to have on social media. “People always have trouble in their life, and they always will. So when they open their phone and scroll through the page, it can provide some relief or a quick perspective change, or show that they’re not alone, as there are other people agreeing with the quote,” the founder pointed out. They told Bored Panda that providing support of such sorts is what they love most about handling the account. “I enjoy getting messages from people that say that I’ve helped them overcome something or that it’s something positive for their mental health. Over the years I’ve received countless direct messages like these.” Though, many individuals seemingly understand the importance of taking care of their mental well-being, as according to a global survey from 2020, the vast majority believe that mental health is either as important or more important than physical health (with 46% of respondents believing each of the two statements). One of the main points she suggested focusing on while tending to your mental health is self-awareness. “Building self-awareness daily helps us avoid [certain situations], and when unavoidable, manage emotional distress,” she pointed out. The therapist explained that the Take Two approach consists of four main elements: time, awareness, knowledge, and engagement, with the first one being rather straightforward—dedicating two minutes of your time anytime during the day. The second one, awareness, is based on what it is that you’re doing during those two minutes and asking yourself such questions like “How am I feeling?” or “What do my thoughts sound like?”. The third aspect suggests asking yourself if there’s anything that you need and coming up with a plan in case you do, and the fourth one—engaging in said plan. PsychCentral emphasized that words do have power in regards to both positive and negative experiences, which is why it’s important to choose your words carefully when talking to others. That’s also why it’s nice to be on the receiving end of something nice, whether told eye-to-eye or through an inspirational Instagram post. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
