
Providing community support this ANZAC Day
In the lead up to ANZAC Day, Mates4Mates has been hosting social connection activities around Australia, providing community support for local veterans and family members.
The new year can provide a great opportunity to mentally reset and refocus on your personal goals.
However, this process can be simultaneously daunting, or even stressful, for some people.
People may experience stress or pressure in the new year for many reasons, including:
Self-managing anxious feelings
If you are experiencing the pressure of the new year, try implementing these techniques to help work through feelings of anxiety or stress.
Advice for adjusting to a new routine
If you decide to adjust your routine this new year, be sure to start with small habits and build up gradually. As you master the small goals, it gets easier to commit to the bigger ones, rather than overwhelming ourselves with lots of change all at once.
Remember to focus on consistent, sustainable progress. Be mindful of your energy levels and emotional state and allow yourself the flexibility to adjust your plans to match how you are feeling. Prioritise rest and self-care when needed and go easy on yourself.
Take this as a process of growth and learning rather than just focusing on the end results. Recognise that each step and challenge of the year is another opportunity to grow stronger for the next day.
Simple ways to prioritise your mental health this year
Support at Mates4Mates
Mates4Mates offers a range of support for veterans and family members experiencing stress, anxiety or mental fatigue, with a highly skilled team of psychologists, counsellors, social workers and exercise physiologists available in our centres and via telehealth appointments.
We also have regular social connection activities across Australia to help you meet other veterans with similar experiences to your own, allowing you to explore and discover what you enjoy doing while building a network of new friends.
If you’re a veteran or family member and want to find out more about how Mates4Mates can support you, reach out to us on 1300 4 MATES (62 837) for a confidential chat.
Written by Kia Karimi, Mates4Mates Psychologist
In the lead up to ANZAC Day, Mates4Mates has been hosting social connection activities around Australia, providing community support for local veterans and family members.
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