Millions of people experience aches and pains that require time to heal. The self healing journey can feel isolating at times, but it doesn’t have to be.
Therapy supports your self healing efforts by providing a safe space for open discussion of your emotional experiences. Therapists also offer effective therapeutic techniques for sustainable mental health.
Courage
A person must be courageous to embark on a healing journey. Healers often face painful experiences that require them to confront trauma, emotional triggers and faulty beliefs. It can be challenging to find the courage to do so, especially when your nervous system is wired to protect you from pain and discomfort.
Self healing involves learning how to nurture yourself and take care of your emotional well being in a world that often rushes you to “get over it”. It also requires being brave enough to set boundaries, prioritize self care and learn how to say no.
Choosing to heal yourself will look different for everyone, and that’s okay! The key is to find an approach that resonates with you. For some, that may mean incorporating mindfulness or journaling into your daily routine. For others, it might mean diving deeper into a structured method like the Mentally STRONG Method course. Be sure to stay open and keep experimenting until you find something that feels right for you!
Intention
Intention is a powerful practice that goes beyond goal setting and can be used to shape both big life changes as well as everyday choices. It is about defining your principles, values, and a sense of purpose that will guide you.
Intents differ from desires in that they are oriented toward possible courses of action. Intentions are also committed to a certain outcome, which is a feature shared by both prospective intentions (those that have not yet been executed) and immediate intentions (which govern behavior as it is happening).
Intention setting involves deeply introspecting to identify what matters most to you. It is an ongoing process, and meaningful intentions will evolve over time. They can be as broad or as specific as you like – but they must align with your core values.
Support
During self healing, it’s important to have support. This could include friends and family, or a trusted mental health professional. Self healing practices can help to ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses, as well as physical health issues. However, they should never replace therapy or other mental health care from a trained therapist.
The self-healing process can be a journey. It involves learning how to nurture yourself in a world that often rushes to move on. It means learning how to stay present with your emotions and honor the past, while building strength for the future.
It can also mean surrounding yourself with tools that encourage growth and resilience. This might include meditation, mindfulness, a supportive community, or practical tools like the Mentally STRONG Method that can help you find purpose and clarity even on tough days.
Commitment
Self healing can be an important part of any mental health journey. It can help you feel empowered and resilient, and it can support the progress you’re making with your mental health treatment.
Commitment refers to dedicating yourself to something, like a relationship or a cause. It can also mean a contract or obligation to undertake something, such as a financial commitment or a promise to treat yourself for an illness.
Commitment can be a challenging experience because it often involves prioritisation and trade-offs, and it requires the sacrifice of other potentialities or options. This is why many people struggle with it. Individual therapy can be a helpful tool for navigating the intricacies of commitment, helping individuals discover their motivations and fears. It can also help them heal from past experiences and faulty relationship patterns that may hinder their ability to commit. It can also help them cultivate healthier emotional regulation skills. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals who have suffered from trauma or negative childhood experiences.
