Mental Health Resources

The cost-of-living crisis has had a huge impact on our mental health, so we want to give a little boost and be there for everyone, whenever help is needed. These resources and helpful articles will help guide you in taking care of your mental health and wellbeing.

Whatever your situation, whatever works for you, having access to mental health and wellbeing support can make a huge difference. If you need more help, please don’t struggle alone. Contact us and we’ll be there for you.

Breathing and mediation can help you in feeling less stressed and more settled and calm.

Yoga combines breathing exercises and meditation and there is growing research that shows the range of mental health benefits. Yoga can increase body awareness, relieves stress, reduces muscle tension and has an overall calming effect on your mood.

Fitness can be extremely beneficial for your mental health. Regular exercise is known to help relieve stress, helps you sleep better and will boost your overall mood.

Podcasts can provide insight and helpful tips for coping with anxiety, depression and other forms of mental health. From those who've either experienced it firsthand and those who have helped others to deal with their mental health.

‘A little bit of positive’ on apple podcasts

Relaxation and Mindfulness techniques can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Below are some great relaxation and mindfulness resources.

Apps are a great way to aid mental health and wellbeing, especially if you are on the go! See a few of our favourites below.

  • Headspace

  • Insight timer 

  • Oak

  • Calm

  • Guided meditation for sleep

  • Stephenson

  • Breathe2Relax

  • CALM

Rosie Barron – The Tidy Coo – is a Professional Organiser, KonMari Consultant, APDO Member and Photo Manager.  She lives in Aberdeenshire with her husband, 4 Home Educated children, 8 ponies, 5 dogs, 3 cats, 2 bunnies, poultry and fish that all Spark Joy. 

In a world that seems out of control, it is good to remember that there are always things that we can control.  Going through your belongings and making choices about what to surround yourself with can have a huge positive impact on your mental health. You can read some of Rosie’s advice below!

When decluttering and organising in a home with anyone, she follow these  Golden Rules. 

  • Know Where You are Going– it really helps to have a vision of what you would like your home and life to look like.  Imagine I could wave a magic wand in your home, what changes would there be?

  • Get Support – if you are not ready to have a Professional Organiser in your home, ask a friend for support.  I would always suggest avoiding a family member in this role though as that can lead to conflict.  There are also plenty of groups out there where you will find accountability to help you keep moving forward. 

  • Make Positive Choices– chose what to keep based on whether you love it and it supports the life that you want to lead.

  • Go for the Easy Wins First– stuff that you know that you definitely want to keep or discard.  Don’t worry about the harder decisions to begin with, especially not the sentimental ones as these become easier the more that you practise.

  • Work in Categories– it really is the only way to see what you really have and to prevent churning. Be careful not to overwhelm yourself, a small category, like your sock drawer, can be an excellent start.

  • Handle Everything– Often my clients look at me somewhat askance as I dive into yet another cupboard and pull the items out into the light, but I am doing nothing that I haven’t already done in my own home.  The number of times someone cries, “Oh I’ve been looking for that!” is incredible.

  • Let Go with Gratitude- Learn your lessons; Everything you have will have taught you a lesson, so be thankful for those lessons.  Perhaps the lesson is that you don’t wear short skirts any more, or that you are simply not the person who does tapestry. Thanking an item will help you to let go of it.

  • A Place For Everything– it really is important to make sure that everything has a home that it can be put away into.  Clutter builds up when we don’t know where to put it.

  • Store Like with Like– make sure that you keep similar items together so that you know where to store it.

  • Leave Storage Decisions to the End– as you declutter, you will find that spaces open up around your home, so don’t break your heart over exact storage.  Use solutions that you already have in your home, such as small boxes, to help corral items together. 
      

Want to know more?  Visit www.thetidycoo.com or visit Rosie’s FaceBook Page.