It’s time for another weekly round-up of tips for better mental health! Each week I share a handful of things I’ve come across that I find interesting, intriguing and inspirational, plus I tell you about anything noteworthy that’s coming up on my weekly podcast, Let’s Talk About Mental Health, or just generally in terms of my work. So… let’s talk!
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Today is Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance here in Australia and New Zealand (as well as my cousin’s birthday; hi, Matthew!), and it got me thinking about the importance of remembering the past.
All three of my grandfathers served in World War II (my maternal grandfather was in the Navy, my paternal grandfather was in the Army and died in a POW camp in Burma, and my paternal step-grandfather was also in the Army), and I’m reminded each year of their service and sacrifice so that people like me could have a life of freedom. As time goes by, and those experiences slowly fade from living memory, it’s important that we don’t lose the lessons that we learned as a result of terrible times of conflict. The lessons that taught us what truly matters in life, like our loved ones, and which showed us the devastating effects of resolving our differences through anything other than peaceful means.
But why do we need to remember our own past, as individuals? Is it just for the nostalgia, or is there more to it? Remembering the past is like reading through the earlier chapters of our own epic novel. It reminds us of who we are, where we’ve come from, the hurdles we’ve leapt over, the challenges we’ve faced, and the triumphs we’ve achieved. It teaches us valuable lessons, reinforces our values, and, sometimes, just gives us a good laugh or a poignant pause.
So, here’s my tip of the week: Start a Memory Jar. Each week, write down a memory that made you smile, taught you something, or even made you facepalm. Fold it up and pop it into the jar. It doesn’t have to be a grand affair; sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that shine the brightest in hindsight. Then, when you need a reminder of how far you’ve come, or simply a reason to chuckle, dip into your jar and pull out a memory. This act of collecting and revisiting memories can be incredibly grounding and heartwarming, and it’s a way to honour your journey, celebrating both the milestones and the missteps. After all, it’s these experiences that stitch together to create the rich tapestry of our lives.
Until our next talk,
Jeremy 😃
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Thanks for reading and have a fantastic week. Talk to you next time! JG 🙂
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