Mental Health Awareness: Embrace Your Inner Wellbeing
Life moves quickly and demands never stop, mental health can sometimes be overlooked — but it’s the foundation of our overall wellbeing. The Mental Health Awareness campaign on the St Lukes wellbeing platform* invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner self. This month is all about understanding the emotional landscape that shapes your decisions, your relationships, and your quality of life. Through expert-led content and movement classes, you’ll explore practical ways to support mental clarity, emotional regulation, and inner calm.
What Is Emotional Awareness (and Why Does It Matter)?
Emotional awareness is the ability to recognise and understand your feelings in the moment. It sounds simple, but many of us are conditioned to push through stress, numb out discomfort, or ignore emotional signals. By tuning in to your emotions—without judgment—you give yourself the power to respond with intention instead of reacting out of habit. The result? More mindful decisions and more authentic connections.
Small Habits to Support Big Shifts
You don’t need a total life overhaul to improve your mental health. Simple daily actions—like getting out for a walk, journaling for 5 minutes, or breathing deeply before meetings—can make a huge difference. These small, consistent habits create space in your nervous system and build emotional resilience over time. They are the micro-foundations for long-term wellbeing.
5 Tips to Support Mental Health
Name the Feeling
Label your emotions to reduce their intensity. Saying “I feel anxious” or “I feel stuck” brings clarity and helps you process constructively.
Breathe Through Stress
Slow, conscious breathing calms the nervous system and creates space between stress and response. Try it before reacting.
Check In with Yourself
Pause once a day to ask, “How am I doing?” and give yourself a moment to respond honestly—without judgment.
Make Room for Movement
Gentle exercise helps shift mental energy. Whether it’s yoga, walking, or dancing, movement supports mood and mental clarity.
Talk It Out
Speaking with someone you trust—whether a friend or professional—can shift perspective and lighten emotional load.
Mental health is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. By taking simple steps to better understand your emotions and support your inner world, you create a stronger, more grounded version of yourself. This October, let’s shift the focus inward and prioritise what really matters: feeling mentally well and emotionally supported.
This blog has been provided by Well360 (https://well360.com.au/)
*Resources on the St Lukes wellbeing platform are sourced from Well 360. The information on the St Lukes Wellbeing Platform is general in nature. Before making any decisions about your personal circumstances, please speak to your medical practitioner.