Perpetual Wellness Episode 11: Where Do You Find Mental Wellness
In Episode 11 of Perpetual Wellness, I dig into what finding mental wellness means to me—beyond the quick fixes, beyond the buzzwords. The question isn’t just “What is mental health?” but “Where do you find mental wellness in your everyday life?” Here’s what the episode brings to light — and how you can use those ideas to build stronger mental-health habits in your own life.
What the episode shares
Mental wellness isn’t one static place you get to and stay there—it’s a continual process of finding and re-finding.
I chat about key places in our life where we tap into for our mental health: nature, community, movement, quiet reflection, meaningful work.
How does mental health intertwine with physical health: what you eat, how you move, how you sleep—all of it matters.
More tips on integrating mental wellness into your journey
Here are some actionable, easy-to-adopt practices that allow you to stay perpetual in prioritizing mental health in your wellness journey:
Pick one anchor this week: Choose a small, consistent practice you’ll do 3-4 times: e.g., a 10-minute nature walk, a 5-minute journal entry, a digital-free hour before bed.
Create a “pause ritual”: Every afternoon or evening, take a moment to pause — close your eyes, breathe, reflect: “What do I need right now?” Let that guide your next minute.
Schedule connection: Reach out to one person you care about. Doesn’t need to solve everything—just share, listen, be present.
Move not for “fitness” but for mood: Pick a movement you enjoy (walking, light jog, dancing in your living room). Notice how your mind shifts, not just your body.
Sleep & nutrition check-in: Ask yourself: “How have I slept this past 24h?” “What did I eat that supported my brain/mood?” Make one up-grade if needed (extra leafy greens, earlier bedtime).
Reflect weekly: At week’s end, ask: “What brought me clarity this week?” “Where did I feel mentally stuck?” Use the insight to plan next week’s anchor.
Why this matters to your overall wellness
If you’ve been following a wellness path, you know it’s not just about abs, weights, or salad bowls. Mental health is wellness. In fact, it’s the soil in which all other wellness grows. When your mind is nourished, your body moves better, your relationships deepen, and life feels richer. This matters because:
You become more resilient to stress, setbacks, life change.
You unlock greater clarity and purpose—not just doing things, but knowing why.
You enhance joy, presence and connection—which are as important as any “physical outcome”.
You build sustainable wellness—not fleeting fixes, but practices that carry you through seasons of life.
Final thought
So … where do you find mental wellness? Maybe it’s in the quiet walk at dawn, the unsent text you write and delete, the laugh with a friend, the moment you stop scrolling and just breathe. And maybe it’s in all of those, repeated day after day.
Pick your anchor. Honour your mind. Show up gently. Because mental wellness isn’t a destination — it’s a way of moving through your life.
Here’s to your mind, your life, your moments of true presence.