5 Call Out: 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell 1 thing you can touch For whatever it is (making your bed, doing the dishes etc), set yourself a 2-minute timer. Do as much as you can in this time - you may find that when that timer goes off, you are already in the zone and ready to tackle the tasks on your list! It is no secret that we are our own worst critics - and for this we are the harshest on ourselves. If you find yourself having a low day, give yourself the grace to let yourself feel the way you need to feel. If it was a friend of yours who was feeling the way you are feeling, you would comfort them and show them kindness and love. YOU DESERVE THE SAME. Mental Health Techniques to help you stay positive 5-4-3-2-1 Rule When you feel like you are getting overwhelmed, or you are already overwhelmed - try the 5-4-3-2-1 Rule Doing this will engage you senses and redirect your mind away from your overwhelming thoughts - helping you to regain control and be able to continue what you are doing. 2-Minute Rule Sometimes your mental health can be so debilitating that doing the most basic of tasks feels impossible. This technique is here to help you get started. Self-Compassion Breaks Residents at a central BHC property have been consulted on security measures being trialled at the building. BHC is thankful for the feedback received to date from our residents. While we haven’t received a large response, those who have responded have identified increased feelings of safety since the measures began. In the last three months, the Communities team have hosted the following events: • For the first time, Cuppa with a Coppa at a southside Boarding Room Property • Community BBQs connecting residents and BHC staff at multiple BHC properties. • We are working closely with a property on the southside to help make it safer, more secure and a better place for everyone in the community to feel happy and well. • A community laneway event next to one of our largest properties, linking in with neighbours at Bric Housing and services: Drug Arm, Mission Australia and Salvation Army • Weekly visits from Orange Sky laundry service at one of our boarding room properties. • End of Year resident event attended by 90 residents! Our biggest one yet. • And many more! Our Home and Health clinics continue to be popular with residents. The Resident and Communities Team have arranged for clinics at some of our previous locations and added Spring Hill, Chermside and Kelvin Grove. Community Laneway Event with Bric Housing Resident Voice Update www.bhcl.com.au
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