Working on Your Mental Health: Sitting With Your Feelings

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through my own journey is that healing isn’t something you do once and move on from, it’s something you work on, gently, with time and the right kind of support.

For a long time, I tried to manage my mental health alone. I told myself I could handle it, that if I just stayed busy or distracted myself, things would eventually get better. But what I’ve come to realise is that healing doesn’t happen by ignoring what’s inside, it happens by understanding it.

That understanding takes time. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes when it comes to mental health. Doing one wellbeing activity, going on one walk, or reading one self-help book might make you feel better in the moment  but true healing is a process. It’s about committing to your emotional growth and recognising that progress can be slow, but meaningful.

That’s why working with people who have the correct knowledge is so important. Whether it’s a counsellor, therapist, or mental health professional, having the right guidance can make all the difference. They bring knowledge, structure, and emotional safety to your journey. They help you unpack your thoughts and feelings in a way that feels supported rather than overwhelming.

Ensuring that you’re getting the right kind of help is absolutely essential. Sometimes, in our desperation to feel better, we look for quick fixes or follow unqualified advice but real healing requires depth, patience, and professional understanding. Seeking help from the right people isn’t weakness; it’s self-respect. It’s choosing to care for yourself in the most responsible and loving way.

Alongside that, managing yourself effectively day to day is key. It’s learning when to rest, when to say no, when to step back and breathe. Managing your mental health isn’t about having control over everything, it’s about having compassion for yourself in the process.

And perhaps one of the hardest, but most powerful lessons of all, is learning to sit with your feelings.

It’s uncomfortable, especially when emotions like sadness, anger, or loneliness surface. But avoiding them only keeps them trapped. Healing happens when we create space for what we feel & when we stop running and start listening. Sitting with your feelings doesn’t mean getting stuck in them; it means allowing them to move through you, so you can understand them and grow from them.

What I’ve learned through B.L.O.O.M by SMA is that healing isn’t about perfection or positivity - it’s about honesty, patience, and courage. It’s about getting the right help, taking things one step at a time, and giving yourself permission to feel, learn, and heal fully. When you stop looking for quick fixes and start committing to your wellbeing, that’s when real change begin

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