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Wellbeing Wednesday: Tall Poppy Syndrome
Have you heard of the phrase Tall Poppy Syndrome?
According to Wikipedia it is “the cultural phenomenon of jealous people holding back or directly attacking those who are perceived to be better than the norm, ‘cutting down the tall poppy’. It describes a draw towards humility”. It is a term commonly used in Australia and New Zealand
This is a syndrome which can affect a workplace due to it’s negative effect on employees through either “harsh criticism of any performer, or celebrating the downfall of someone whom many might consider to be a cut above the rest.” Also according to Human Resources Director here are signs of tall poppy syndrome in the workplace.
Employees who feel they are being judged severely for simply doing their job should look for the following signs of TPS among their colleagues:
Criticism over minor details
Social exclusion
Downplaying other people’s achievements
Jealousy manifested in snide remarks
According to Well+Good the person afflicted may feel like it’s a personal attack but in reality the issue is about projection, triggering feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear, jealousy, and anger that lead to the desire to cut others down. Knowing this fact the it isn’t personal doesn’t make dealing with people’s unkind comments or behaviour any easier. So Well+Good have shared 6 pieces of advice for how to handle a bout of tall poppy syndrome, which I am sharing below
1. Practice compassion toward others
Because tall poppy syndrome comes about as a result of the people who are trying to dim your light, Dr. Humphreys says it’s important to cultivate and practice compassion toward others. “It comes from a place of deep hurt, pain, neglect, unworthiness, and suffering,” she says. “They are not happy within themselves or comfortable in their own skin. Allow them to be themselves as they are today, and strive to love them, no matter what.”
2. Remove yourself from harm
“Remember: Being compassionate does not mean availing yourself to being someone’s punching bag,” Dr. Humphreys says. That’s why, if you’re in this type of situation, she advises removing yourself from it and ending contact with the person or people.
3. Do what makes you happy—no matter what
Don’t let the naysayers stop you from going after your dreams and desires. You can decide to not let them bring you down. “Do the thing you want to do, and then no matter what happens from there, you can be proud you followed through on your big calling,” Parker says.
4. Gather a support squad
To keep your spirits high when others are trying to tear you down, ensconce yourself in a group of people who are distinctly different from who you are. “Surround yourself with amazing people who love, support, and honor you for who you are—well beyond your achievements or what you do,” Parker says. “They can make all the difference at times when others are being unkind.”
5. Don’t waste energy fighting back
Your energy is a finite resource, and when it comes to haters, critics, and toxic people, most of the time, it’s just not worth your time and effort to fight back, argue, or try to defend yourself. “Your time is better spent just getting on with the business of being you and creating your great work in the world,” Parker says.
6. Remember, it’s out of your control
The way others react or perceive you and your accomplishments is beyond your control. Your only job, Parker says, is to do what lights you up and share it with the world, regardless of what others may think or how it makes them feel.
And, even if you were to give in by dimming your light to avoid outshining others, doing so won’t necessarily protect you from critics, either. “We can hide, and people may still criticize us for doing so,” Parker says. “There is always the potential that critics will criticize; however, there is the same potential that people will love, support, and cheer us on.”
Have you been effected by Tall Poppy Syndrome? Or have you ever dismissed someone else’s accomplishments? What advice would suggest to help other people. Email me at [email protected]
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Self-Control & Self-Care
Looking after ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to help our mental health wellbeing, and it is the one thing we forget to do. So I wanted to share some quotes and advice on how we can help look after ourselves
According to verywellmind.com self-control is “the ability to regulate and alter your responses in order to avoid undesirable behaviours, increase desirable ones, and achieve long-term goals.”
Some good tips to help improve self-control
Avoid Temptation
Plan Ahead
Practice Using Self-Control
Focus on One Goal at a Time
Meditate
Remind Yourself of the Consequences
You read more via verywellmind’s website
Here are some more tips on Self-Care via Nedra Tawwab’s website
Self-Care & Self-Control Quotes
Anything to Share?
Do you have any tips or advice for how to improve your self control, or if you have any suggestions for future Wellbeing Wednesday posts you can email me at [email protected]
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Wellbeing Wednesday: OCD
Wellbeing Wednesday: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
One of the core beliefs of Brighton Bricks is how play is good for our mental health, for ur wellbeing. I also believe we need to be more open about our mental health, which is why I will regular post about mental health issues and putting a spotlight on disorders to help start a conversation. If you have any ideas or suggestion for Wellbeing Wednesday posts let me know at [email protected]. This week I am looking at Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD for short.
You will have obsessions, compulsion or both if you have OCD
Obsession. An obsession is an unwelcome thought or image that you keep thinking about and is largely out of your control. These can be difficult to ignore. These thoughts can be disturbing, which can make you feel distressed and anxious.
Compulsion. A compulsion is something you think about or do repeatedly to relieve anxiety. This can be hidden or obvious. Such as saying a phrase in your head to calm yourself. Or checking that the front door is locked
How can I get help and treatment?
See your GP, and
Get talking therapy by contacting your local NHS talking therapy service
You can download a Factsheet about OCD from ReThink Mental Illness
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Bricks at Home 2021 - Virtual LEGO Event
Bricks at Home - A Virtual Event for LEGO Fans Worldwide
On the 27th and 28th February Brick Alley LEGO User Group and London AFOLS have teamed up to create a virtual LEGO event. An opportunity for people to see the amazing builds other Adult Fans of LEGO have created
The days will be filled with interviews with AFOLS, group discussions, and a LEGO Mindfulness and Wellbeing activity I am running. They also have an Q&A session with LEGO Ideas design manger Sam Johnson.
The Schedule
See the schedule below, and I am hosting a wellbeing and mindfulness on Saturday 27th February 13:30-14:30, where we will be encouraging people to talk about their own mental health, and how LEGO helps
Just bring along some bricks along to my session, and play. Chat if you, or if you prefer just listen.
For more information on Bricks at Home visit their website HERE
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The Top 128
The Top 128
Here are the 128 LEGO sets I am using in my Best LEGO Sets of 2020 competition, where you have the chance to vote for your favourite LEGO set of the year
(1) Mandalorian Battle Pack - Brickset Link
(2) Golden Mech
(3) The Razor Crest
(4) 501st Legion Clone Troppers
Ferrari F8 Tributo
International Space Station
AT-AT
The Mandalorian & The Child
Pirates of Barracuda Bay
Nintendo Entertainment System
1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
Street Sweeper
Bespin Duel
Duel on Mustafar
Pirate Ship
Adventures with Mario
A-Wing Starfighter
Attack on the Burrow
Chinese New Year Temple Fair
Boba Fett
Monkey King Warrior Mech
Mini CLASS XERION
The Taiga Adventure
Armored Assault Tank
Obi-Wan’s Hut
LEGO Trains 40th Anniversary Set
Journey to the Skull Dungeons
Kylo Ren’s Shuttle Microfighter
T-16 Skyhopper vs Bantha Microfighters
Forest Fire
(31) Lloyd Avatar - Arcade Pod - Brickset Link
Skull Sorcerer’s Dungeons
Avengers Truck Take Down
Lion Dance
Crocodile Locomotive
Easter Bunny
Marvel’s Studios Iron Man
Year of the Rat
Fairground Accessory Set
Monkey King
Frankenstein
Baking Competition
Lamborghini Sian FKP 37
Ariel’s Storybook Adventures
Monster Truck
Construction Bulldozer
Ice-Cream Truck
Passenger Airplane
Bullet Bill
Bo-omb
Peepa
Kai Fighter
Empire Dragon
Jay Avatar - Arcade Pod
Stormtropper
Resistance I-TS Transport
Dr Wu’s Lab: Baby Dinosaurs
Forbidden Forrest: Umbridge’s Encounter
Hogwarts Astronomy Tower
Hedwig
Iron Man Mech
Avengers Speeder Bike Attack
(63) Spider-Man Mech - Brickset Link
Wonder Woman vs Cheetah
1989 Batwing
(66) Black Widow’s Helicopter Chase - Brickset Link
(67) Avengers Tower Battle - Brickset Link
Iron Man Armory
Ducati Panigale V4R
Sith Troopers Battle Pack
Golden Zane Accessory Set
Ocean Exploration Ship
Safari Off-Roader
Jungle Raider
Kai Avatar - Arcade Pod
Resistance Y-wing Microfighter
Anakin’s Jedi Interceptor
Brick-build Minions and their Lair
4 Privet Drive
Book Shop
Kai’s Mech Jet
Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder
BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie
The Panda Nursery
The Pillager Outpost
The Illager Raid
Grand Piano
Fire Dragon
Townhouse Toy Store
Easter Egg
Drag Racer
Concrete Mixer Truck
Police Dog Unit
Mail Plane
Stunt Team
Ocean Mini-Submarine
Ocean Exploration Base
(98) Welcome to the Hidden Side - Brickset Link
Spinjitzu Burst - Kai
Cole’s Speeder Car
Jay and Lloyd’s Velocity Racers
Wu’s Battle Dragon
Poe Dameron’s X-wing Fighter
Star Wars Advent Calendar
Mos Eisley Cantina
Death Star Final Duel
Hogwarts Room of Requirement
Joker’s Trike Chase
Iron Man
Nissan GT-NISMO
Stephanie’s Play Cube - Baker
Gamer’s Market
Sith TIE Fighter
App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car
Knights of Ren Transport Ship
Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe
Police MF Accessory Set
Mobile Crane
Police Helicopter Chase
Police Helicopter Transport
Ocean Exploration Submarine
The Lighthouse of Darkness
Death Star II Battle
Fiat 500
Old Trafford - Manchester United
Haunted House
Elf Club House
(128) Creative Blue Bricks
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Best LEGO Sets of 2020 - The Competition Begins!
What has been your favourite LEGO set of 2020?
I thought I attempt to see what people think, especially as 2020 has been a challenging year
So how am I going to do this?
According to Brickset (one of the best LEGO sites!) over 785 ‘sets’ were released, which i think would be a bit too big a selection, so I decided to go for the top 128 sets rated according to Brickset’s overall rating (I did exclude a few things like Polybags and CMF so we could include as many sets as possible) (Date of rating was 31st October 2020)
How is this going to work?
Each of the 128 sets will be matched against another set, and polls will be occurring on our Facebook page to decide which ones you prefer, and then that set goes to the next round. Sets will be ranked and as in any good competition, we will be creating the matchups according to rankings, i.e ranked 1 vs ranked 128, 2, vs 127 etc. This will keep going on until we are left with just two sets and then one will be picked as best set of 2020 (as according to Brighton Bricks!!)
As we will be going along, I will keep updating this page with Brickset links for details about the sets, as well as details on what votes are coming up, and the results of previous votes etc.
What sets are we including?
So the 128 sets are
Mandalorian Battle Pack - Brickset Link
Golden Mech
The Razor Crest
501st Legion Clone Troppers
Ferrari F8 Tributo
International Space Station
AT-AT
The Mandalorian & The Child
Pirates of Barracuda Bay
Nintendo Entertainment System
1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
Street Sweeper
Bespin Duel
Duel on Mustafar
Pirate Ship
Adventures with Mario
A-Wing Starfighter
Attack on the Burrow
Chinese New Year Temple Fair
Boba Fett
Monkey King Warrior Mech
Mini CLASS XERION
The Taiga Adventure
Armored Assault Tank
Obi-Wan’s Hut
LEGO Trains 40th Anniversary Set
Journey to the Skull Dungeons
Kylo Ren’s Shuttle Microfighter
T-16 Skyhopper vs Bantha Microfighters
Forest Fire
Lloyd Avatar - Arcade Pod - Brickset Link
Skull Sorcerer’s Dungeons
Avengers Truck Take Down
Lion Dance
Crocodile Locomotive
Easter Bunny
Marvel’s Studios Iron Man
Year of the Rat
Fairground Accessory Set
Monkey King
Frankenstein
Baking Competition
Lamborghini Sian FKP 37
Ariel’s Storybook Adventures
Monster Truck
Construction Bulldozer
Ice-Cream Truck
Passenger Airplane
Bullet Bill
Bo-omb
Peepa
Kai Fighter
Empire Dragon
Jay Avatar - Arcade Pod
Stormtropper
Resistance I-TS Transport
Dr Wu’s Lab: Baby Dinosaurs
Forbidden Forrest: Umbridge’s Encounter
Hogwarts Astronomy Tower
Hedwig
Iron Man Mech
Avengers Speeder Bike Attack
Spider-Man Mech - Brickset Link
Wonder Woman vs Cheetah
1989 Batwing
Black Widow’s Helicopter Chase - Brickset Link
Avengers Tower Battle - Brickset Link
Iron Man Armory
Ducati Panigale V4R
Sith Troopers Battle Pack
Golden Zane Accessory Set
Ocean Exploration Ship
Safari Off-Roader
Jungle Raider
Kai Avatar - Arcade Pod
Resistance Y-wing Microfighter
Anakin’s Jedi Interceptor
Brick-build Minions and their Lair
4 Privet Drive
Book Shop
Kai’s Mech Jet
Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder
BigFig Pig with Baby Zombie
The Panda Nursery
The Pillager Outpost
The Illager Raid
Grand Piano
Fire Dragon
Townhouse Toy Store
Easter Egg
Drag Racer
Concrete Mixer Truck
Police Dog Unit
Mail Plane
Stunt Team
Ocean Mini-Submarine
Ocean Exploration Base
Welcome to the Hidden Side - Brickset Link
Spinjitzu Burst - Kai
Cole’s Speeder Car
Jay and Lloyd’s Velocity Racers
Wu’s Battle Dragon
Poe Dameron’s X-wing Fighter
Star Wars Advent Calendar
Mos Eisley Cantina
Death Star Final Duel
Hogwarts Room of Requirement
Joker’s Trike Chase
Iron Man
Nissan GT-NISMO
Stephanie’s Play Cube - Baker
Gamer’s Market
Sith TIE Fighter
App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car
Knights of Ren Transport Ship
Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe
Police MF Accessory Set
Mobile Crane
Police Helicopter Chase
Police Helicopter Transport
Ocean Exploration Submarine
The Lighthouse of Darkness
Death Star II Battle
Fiat 500
Old Trafford - Manchester United
Haunted House
Elf Club House
Creative Blue Bricks
Round 1
Mandalorian Battle Pack vs Creative Blue Bricks - VOTE
Spider-Man Mech vs Black Widow’s Helicopter Chase - VOTE
Lloyd Avatar - Arcade Pod vs Welcome to the Hidden Side - VOTE
More to be added later
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LEGO Storage Optionsfor Kids
How do you store your Kid’s LEGO?
Do you have LEGO all over the floor? What do you do with it at the end of the day?
Here are some cool ideas on how you can storage your kids LEGO
Please note this article contains affiliate links throughout.. All opinions are my own. It won’t cost you anything extra to click through the links, but it will help to support the blog. Thanks!
LEGO Storage Heads
A cool fun storage option is these LEGO heads, you can get small and large versions yellow heads, as well as fun looking heads like this skeleton version. https://amzn.to/3naKP79
LEGO Storage Bricks
Room Copenhagen have produced a range of LEGO storage bricks, a variety of sizes. Great thing about this storage bins is they stack and look like LEGO bricks. One slight issue is the volume of storage inside the bins is slightly smaller than first impressions of the outside. Photo below is the 8 knob container, there is also a 4 knob, 2 knob and a 1 knob version, all of which comes in a variety of colours. There are also versions with desk drawers https://amzn.to/2GdHPpD
OUTERDO Toy Storage - Draw Bag
I have several of these bags, and it makes tidying up very easy. I also use these bags for my LEGO & DUPLO workshops as it helps really easy to transport the bricks. https://amzn.to/3kVorwo
Really Useful Boxes
Really Useful make a wide range of storage boxes in different sizes, very useful to storing and organising your LEGO. Especially the 16 x 0.14 Litre Container, which is very useful if you need find something to store all of those small pieces
16 x 0.4 Ltire https://amzn.to/3kY4jtv
3 Litre (2 pack) https://amzn.to/2HISSrp
and finally IKEA and LEGO are teaming up to create storage boxes
The boxes will be in store from 1st Oct 2020 and available to order online from 15th Oct 2020
There will be the following sizes and you can find out more details on the IKEA Website
35x26x12 cm - £15
26x18x12 cm - £12
59x175x127 mm (1 box) 59x127x88 mm (2 boxes) - £10
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Sainsburys LEGO Collectable Trading Cards
Sainsbury’s LEGO Collectable Trading Cards Wants and Doubles
I am collecting this years LEGO Trading Cards from Sainsbury’s, and thought it would be good idea if we can help each other complete our collections
So I will be listing what cards I need, and I will also be listing what doubles I got, and then hopefully we can help each other
If anyone else has a list of what cards they need, and want to add it to this list with their contact details let me know
Brighton Bricks Needs
2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 88, 91, 93, 94, 95, 98, 99, 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 125, 127, 128, 129, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139
Brighton Bricks Doubles
74, 76, 84, 122, 140
LEGO Cards are available from Sainsbury’s where you get a pack of 4 cards for every £10 you spend.
You can also buy packs of cards for 50p each, and an album to put the cards in for £2.50 (with 2 free packs)
The cards are available from Wednesday 16th September until Tuesday 27th October
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Chestnut Tree House Wish List
Chestnut Tree House Wish List
One of the charities we supported with out #brightonbricksbuild challenges was Chestnut Tree House, a Sussex based charity providing hospice care services and community support for children and young people with progressive life-shortening conditions.
They care for 300 children and young adults from 0-19 years of age, both at the hospice and in families’ own homes. They
The charity have a wish list on Amazon, where the gifts will go to help the children, young people and families cared for by the hospice
On this list is a lot of LEGO items, and I think it would be cool if people could support Chestnut Tree and buy stuff for the kids.
I am thinking of some fundraising ideas to help raise money to buy some LEGO. If you have any ideas let me know.
If you like to know more about Chestnut Tree House visit their website
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What LEGO Minifigures Should be in Disney CMF S3
What LEGO Minifigures Should be in Disney CMF S3?
We have had two series of Disney CMF so far but there are so many characters which haven’t been made. So here is what I would love to see in a series 3. I have no idea if LEGO will ever make a series 3 though.
What figures would you like to see in a series 3? Or let me know what Disney LEGO sets would you like to see?
All images are here via Disney Clips
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#BrightonBricksBuild LEGO Garden Birds
#BrightonBricksBuild LEGO Garden Birds
Challenge
Create your own Lego garden bird. Will you create a blackbird, a chaffinch, a blue tit, a woodpecker or any other bird you may find in your garden. When building think of how big you going to build your bird, what colours you might need, and how you can use Lego pieces to represent the different parts of the bird.
This challenge is done in partnership with Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust are a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex. Focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns, countryside and coast.
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk
They are also running a back garden bird race challenge, where each weekend they are asking people to sit in their gardens or look out of their windows for one hour and note down all the wild bird species that they can see.
You can use the list below to help you identify the birds you spot, and give you ideas of what bird you could build out of Lego.
https://assets.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/back-garden-bird-guide-1.pdf
#BrightonBricksBuild Lego Challenges
We post new challenges every day, so if you want to see what other challenges we have visit
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
I am doing partnership posts to help promote fellow small businesses as well as charities & community groups. In this strange time it is important we help each other as much as possible.
If you know of any small businesses, charities or community groups who would like some promotion & use Lego to help people.
See more #brightonbricksbuild challenges at
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
It be great if you can share photos of your builds using the hashtag #brightonbricksbuild
I am doing partnership posts to help promote fellow small businesses as well as charities & community groups. In this strange time it is important we help each other as much as possible.
If you know of any small businesses, charities or community groups who would like some promotion & use Lego to help people.
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FREE Speed Champions Polybag with Top Gear Magazine
FREE Speed Champions Poly with Top Gear Magazine
Lego car fans, I just had a message from Top Gear Magazine to let me know the June 2020 issue will contain a free LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo with all those sold in Tesco stores.
This brand new 70 piece Speed Champions set won't be able to buy separately in shops & looks very cool in my opinion
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-magazine/special-offer-free-lego-lamborghini-new-top-gear-magazine
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#BrightonBricksBuild Create a LEGO Bee
#BrightonBricksBuild Create a LEGO Bee
Challenge
Create a LEGO Bee as it was World Bee Day on 20th May 2020. Be great to see some beehives as well
https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day
And don’t forget to share your builds by using the hashtag #brightonbricksbuild on Twitter / Instagram or post it to our Facebook page
#BrightonBricksBuild Lego Challenges
We post new challenges every day, so if you want to see what other challenges we have visit
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
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#BrightonBricksBuild LEGO Board Games
#BrightonBricksBuild LEGO Board Games
Challenge
Find ways of combing board games & LEGO either by creating LEGO version of board games, or use LEGO pieces replacing board games pieces
This challenge is done in partnership with Dice Saloon, a board games shop / cafe in Brighton, and where we had our first ever Lego show back in 2017. Four of us got a couple of tables together showing our Lego displays and it was great to see so many people come along to the show. The highlight was the Lego modular MOC with modular sets and custom build modulars all together.
For me board games and Lego go so well together, so it was a no brainer we did our first show at Dice Saloon, and it has been great to see how they have expanded over years and with their new venue on London Road hopefully opening this year, it is a great time to be a boardgames fan in Brighton
Due to the lockdown and the fact they were in the process of moving locations they are not able to operate either physically or online button so they have a Pay Not To Play Support Donation
www.dicesaloon.com/products/pay-not-to-play-dice-saloon-support-donation
And don’t forget to share your builds by using the hashtag #brightonbricksbuild on Twitter / Instagram or post it to our Facebook page
#BrightonBricksBuild Lego Challenges
We post new challenges every day, so if you want to see what other challenges we have visit
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
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#BrightonBricksBuild Create a LEGO Treehouse
#BrightonBricksBuild Create a LEGO Treehouse
Challenge
To create a Lego Treehouse. For inspiration see the Creator Lego Treehouse set in the photo. What sort of treehouse would you build? Will you build a realistic one, or will you let your imagination go wild?
And don’t forget to share your builds by using the hashtag #brightonbricksbuild on Twitter / Instagram or post it to our Facebook page
We did this challenge in partnership with Sussex charity Chestnut Tree House, a children’s hospice supporting local children & young people with life limiting illnesses
Chestnut Tree are in urgent need of support and help, and you can do that in two ways, one by promoting this challenge, raising awareness of Chestnut Tree. The other thing is by the important one, donating whatever you can which you can do via
https://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/crisis-appeal/
#BrightonBricksBuild Lego Challenges
We post new challenges every day, so if you want to see what other challenges we have visit
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
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#BrightonBricksBuild Create Your Own LEGO Minifigure
#BrightonBricksBuild
Create Your Own LEGO Minifigure
Challenge
Create your own LEGO minifigure by drawing onto this blank outline. You can print it out and use pencils, paints or crayons. Or you can play around with it on the computer / phone and create an electronic version
So who will you create, and don’t forget to share your minifigures by using the hashtag #brightonbricksbuild on Twitter / Instagram or post it to our Facebook page
#BrightonBricksBuild Lego Challenges
We post new challenges every day, so if you want to see what other challenges we have visit
http://brightonbricks.com/lego-activities
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LEGO Helping Through Play. Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
LEGO Helping Through Play: Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
This week it is Mental Health Awareness Week, and one of the reasons I set up Brighton Bricks was how LEGO helps me with my mental health problems, and I know play can be a really important way of keeping a positive mental health wellbeing. We have done several events for previous mental health days (photos below)
If anyone is having mental health issues, I wanted to share a few links with useful information, which hopefully will help. One of the main things to remember is to talk, and not be silent. Talk to a friend, family member, or contact a organisation like The Samaritans, just talk.
For me personally I love LEGO as it helps me with my anxiety issues, it calms me down when I follow instructions. And that is also why I love LEGO as there is no wrong way to build, some people are set builders and enjoy seeing something being created step by step, and others are free builders, creating their own masterpieces and MOCS. You deal with LEGO the way you feel the most comfortable.
So here is some useful mental health information
NHS
Mental Health helplines
www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
Mind
What can I do to help myself cope?
www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/what-can-i-do-to-help-myself-cope/
Mind in Brighton & Hove
www.mindcharity.co.uk/advice-information/
NHS Every Mind Matters
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
They also do a Mind Plan quiz, where by answering 5 questions you can get top tips and advice for you.
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/your-mind-plan-quiz/
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Offering training so you can be better prepared and equipped to help someone in difficulty.
www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/training-courses/
If you have any advice or information which would be good to add to this list please let me know at [email protected]
Thanks
Nick
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