Mental Health Hero

Feeling stressed, anxious, panicked? It's okay to feel a bit on edge, we are living in truly unpredictable and chaotic times. How do you look after your mental health whilst being self-isolated? I have made a list of tried and tested tips to start each day perfectly.  Having a routine really helps get your body and mind in synch. This is essential, particularly if you are no longer working and are striving for direction. Having a sense of structure and discipline will invigorate you and keep you going during even the darkest times.

Travelling is incredible, but some days are intense.  Coping with mental health quirks and issues is both exhausting and challenging. Here are some entries from when I wasn't coping so well on the other side of the world.  4th March I've been facing anxiety throughout travels. So many thoughts all the time: Not feeling safe Hoping to find someone to travel with Not knowing local language Not getting into engaging conversations so not making connections Thinking so much about next destination, next meal, next hostel Thinking I'll get my stuff stolen Feeling uncomfortable as I have no private space for me and belongings Worries about coronavirus, bush fires, not having a job, a girl back home I've been mostly on edge the whole time. I feel I've gone slightly mad. My head is pressing together through my skull. 22nd Feb I hoped the Neighbours Tour would offer me a reprieve from the madness in my mind. Instead I felt nothing. Just zero, My he...