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hELPIng yoURSELF
ARE yoU In thE RIght hEAD SPACE!!!
Check out our quick guide to helping yourself
DO...
COMMunICATIOn
Do talk to someone you can trust
Do listen to someone you trust
Do arrange to meet with a friend
lIFEsTYlE CHOICEs
Get some fresh air, go outdoors when you can
Eat good food
Make room for some quality relaxation time
Be included and include others
Get a good night's sleep
Arrange a kick-around/puck about
POsITIvE ATTITuDE
Explore additional interests as well as the Defence Forces
Be patient
Be aware of how your thoughts influence your mood
Take deep breaths
Accept mistakes
Know that you can't win them all
Give yourself a pat on the back
For more help and
advice contact
either bPSSo,
Chaplain or MAP
or call one of the
following:
Careline 1800
409388 | Samaritans
NI 08457 909090
| Samaritans 1850
609090 | AWARE
1890 303302
Remember, you
don't always need
professional help;
Sometimes self-
help can work
#MINDYOURSELF
DOn'T...
COMMunICATIOn
Don't isolate yourself or spend too much time alone
Don't keep things bottled up
lIFEsTYlE CHOICEs
Don't exist within a social media bubble
Don't avoid friends, family, and military mates
Don't take on too many commitments
POsITIvE ATTITuDE DEvElOPMEnT
Don't give up
Don't criticise yourself negatively. Be constructive with your
self-reflection
Don't put too much pressure on yourself
Try not to be impatient
Don't worry what others might think
Don't let bad performances get you down
Don't feel guilty – it's not your fault!
