Ep 155: Be There In Five Crossover with Kate Kennedy

Mental Health

Kate Kennedy shares her need for a mental health break, reflecting on the pressures of her current life compared to the past. She describes reaching her breaking point while managing multiple responsibilities, including caring for her son and dealing with her husband's COVID diagnosis 1. Despite the challenges, Kate acknowledges the importance of taking intentional breaks for mental well-being 2.

I found it. It was right there. So I just, like, I can't even really think about simple pleasures right now because I'm literally like, I don't know. I barely even went outside yesterday.

--- Kate Kennedy

Doree Shafrir supports her intention to find ways to pause and recharge, highlighting the necessity of self-care in maintaining mental health.

   

Simple Joys

Finding joy in small things can significantly impact mental health, as discussed by Doree Shafrir and Kate Kennedy. Doree shares her efforts to focus on tiny pleasures, like the smell of a reed diffuser or the joy of a Starbucks drive-through, to combat feelings of depression 3. Kate, on the other hand, struggles to identify simple pleasures but finds solace in her bedtime routine, including doing crosswords and writing in her journal 4.

I guess my bedtime routine is a simple pleasure. Just the getting into bed part. Yeah, because it's the end of the day. Made it through.

--- Kate Kennedy

These reflections underscore the importance of recognizing and appreciating small joys in everyday life.