When there is only a little left, just throw some Sprite in there too! Bonus! You have a new cup.🤣🥂Happy New Year everyone! 🎆 #newyearseve #startingearly #becausewhynot #2022washard #IHateItHere (at Frankfort, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1yg0FOlW4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

8 boxes of books packed and still a bunch to pack. But not today. #bookhoarder #startingearly #igotplentyoftime https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-y5ELueHH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#summersolstice #startingearly #aperitivo #delicious #perfectdinnerstart #peach #otange #lemon #cheers @perchlosangeles #dtla #downtownlosangeles (at Perch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeAmRSwOSN0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Taking Control by Dr Poppy Gibson

This short blog considers ways to take back control over things that can greatly affect your mentalhealth and feelings of wellbeing.

Firstly, manage your workload. A big part of our mental health can rely on our work or caringresponsibilities. If we are not able to take breaks from our work, we can be left feeling exhausted,drained, and without time for self care to rebuild ourselves. This pattern of working later, startingearly, and failing to rest can lead to burnout, and our mental health may suffer as a result. The bestway to manage our workload is to create to-do lists or consider creating a chart showing the priorityof things we need to do. Accept that you may not be able to do everything. Consider which things onyour to-do list are the most important and work through those first. Reflect upon whether some ofthe tasks you need to do could be delegated or shared with a colleague/friend/family member?

Secondly, cut toxic relationships. It is amazing the power that relationships with others can have onour personal wellbeing. When we interact with people who have negative things to say about us, ordo not consider our feelings, it can leave us feeling like we are small or not worthy of love. If thetoxic relationship or friendship in your life can be ended, consider whether as we embark on thisnew year if it is time to let go of that connection, at least for now perhaps. If it is a friend, familymember or colleague who has toxic behaviours towards you, but someone you cannot remove fromyour network, ensure that you plan for self-care moments after you interact with this person. Forexample, if the toxic relationship is with a parent, schedule in something nice after you visit them,such as picking up a coffee on your way home, or scheduling a book and bath for that evening to findsome peace and reflection. Different strategies will work for different people, but essentially try toremember their behaviours are not about you, even though their actions or words may seempersonally targeting. Consider whether this is the year you could make space to speak with thisperson about their behaviours and how they make you feel, and discuss how you can move on withthe relationship in a more positive way.

Thirdly, seek help. Taking control is about taking steps, and sometimes we cannot always do thesesteps alone. But the good news is, you don’t have to be an island, particularly when it comes tomental health! Join networks, join social media groups, find a local community group, start a newhobby and find a group on Facebook that enjoy the same hobby. Sometimes it is the connections notspecifically about mental health that can end up leave us feeling very supporting and surrounded bypeople who we can related too. But if you feel you are struggling and you need more than help fromyour network, consider whether a charity or an appointment with you GP may be necessary.

As Shy Bairnz say on their clothing, ‘Mental Health is Not a Dirty Secret’. Talk about it. Listen to others talk about it. And if you need help, take control and seek it.

• Plastic Passion • ⋅ Starting Early ⋅ @33.45rpmz #plasticpassion #vinylkids #startingearly #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #music #sound #vintage #retro #culture #highfidelity #gramophone #cratediggers #turntable #recordaddict #vinyllover #turntablism #hifi #phonograph #vinylgram #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylcollector #ilovevinyl #vinyljunkies #3345rpm #3345rpmz https://www.instagram.com/33.45rpmz/p/CXRkVP5s6_k/?utm_medium=tumblr

I Spy with my little Eye.... NAKED HORSES!👀 It's happening, the slow transition to nakidity.🙌🙌 Make sure not to throw those blankets in a heap. Wash them while they are still on your mind, you will thank me later!! **and YES, @blanketsafe is safe to use on your waterproof turnouts. Blanket Safe is WATERPROOFING SAFE and DETERGENT-FREE! We do recommend to apply an annual treatment to help your blanket to maintain the quality of your factory applied waterproofing!*** #earlymorning #startingearly #gettingitdone #horselovercorner #readyforspring #springcleaning #horseblanketlaundry #barnlaundry (at Willards, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca4bU64OfX7/?utm_medium=tumblr

#inktober2018 #startingearly #witches #tea #apprentice #artflow #drawingoftheday #art #greylethallin #greylethallindraws #twitchcreative #tumblr #girlartist #witchart#vikinggirls #pagan #lineart #redbubbleartist My two prompts from the witch list of inktober. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnlLxb9FEpd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6ckvrwtssh4w

Yummy way to eat the BBQ leftovers! Good Morning ya'll! I love this Noir by @folgers Coffee! Absolutely amazing! #tuesday #tacotuesday #tuesdaymood #startingearly #breakfastclub #coffee #brew #coffeelover #daisycottage2 #TracyB_Eats #iloveeggs #bbq #brisket #leftovers #jalapenopoppers #armadilloeggs #eggs #eggseggseggs #eggsandcoffee #eggsofinstagram #eggsfordays #home at @daisycottage2 with @tcmacdesigns @tracy__mccurry @his.design.ministry @cottage.o.critters @mccurry_tcphotography #killeentx #fthoodtexas #militaryfamily #militaryfamilylife #veteranslivesmatter (at Killeen, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_e095M52M/?utm_medium=tumblr

Red Bull for fuel You lose a lot drive on the fly. Grounded in flight. Little idle time for traveling minds The act of building is a high Although we try by any means Life is what it seems. You work hard on your goals. They start to shine. Keep that light up. Apply maintenance to grind. Tune up for performance Oil change to go the distance All that drive. Relax. We got Premium gas and electric engines. - 'Check Engine Light On'' #whyamiup #igotmy8 #morningmotivation #diddy #lamborghini #drive #fly #avzl #aviatedvisuals #art #revolt #earlybird #startingearly #hiphop #newyork #onthemove #cars #photoofthehour #poetry #verballyobtuse #gucci

The full moon still visible at 745 am. #portmadison #bainbridgeisland #bainbridgeislandlife #fullmoon #mondaymorning #startingearly #workday https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQ6RJbhb8G/?igshid=vufjnb9sr2rb

Starting celebrating moms 86th early while we are still in LA early morning tomorrow hopefully I will rally by the morning margaritashealeverything #drink #happy hour #momsturning86 #startingearly #birthdayweekend #fashiononashoestring (at Cabo Cantina Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xJjtTjuDI/?igshid=biysst1qf5kv

Hmmmmm. #personalproject #motonerd #zrx #kawasaki #itstime #design #illustration #sketch #sketchbookpro #handbuiltshow #concepting #startingearly #caferacer #sportbike #daily #artistofinstagram #croig

¡Eclipse! Me levanté temprano para verle ☺️y empieza bien la época de capricornio. . Today there was an eclipse in 🇦🇪 receiving Capricorn good vibes hopefully! . #eclipse #capricorn #startingearly https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hpDP3jbMj/?igshid=eiq6yjebuf4k

#itsarunanddone #momsrunthistown #mrttaz #goalgetter #womensrunningcommunity #2020goals #startingearly #brooksrunning #pureflow #movementchallenge @nutrition.accomplished https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Ll1BRFBNP/?igshid=1jeq6l3hs9et9

Too soon to eat Christmas pudding already? #startingearly #nevertoosoon #cupboardfind (at Portishead, North Somerset) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nDg32hCyRJCMItU8ACJPk6whqveNmSzythWU0/?igshid=vfektg4h9q1

07.27.2019 Starting early @victoriassecret with lingerie and good smells. 👠#allgirl 👄#startingearly 💅#princesses👑 #insta2019📸 #onceuponatimehappilyeverafter (at Victoria's Secret) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bjDhABxuJ/?igshid=3m9diflqa2qq