Mind to Mind

25/05/2026

The journey toward a more balanced mind begins with what you do consistently: showing up for yourself, setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and asking for support when you need it. Real change takes time, patience, and courage but every step forward matters.

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17/05/2026

Avoidance is a natural coping strategy, especially when something feels overwhelming, uncomfortable, or emotionally unsafe. But while avoidance may bring temporary relief, it can also keep us stuck in cycles of fear, stress, and disconnection. 💜

Avoidance is when we stay away from situations, thoughts, feelings, or conversations because they feel uncomfortable, stressful, or overwhelming. Avoidance brings relief to whatever might be making us feel uncomfortable.

Examples include:
➡ Putting off a difficult conversation
➡ Procrastinating on a task that feels overwhelming
➡ Distracting yourself constantly
➡ Cancelling plans when anxiety rises
➡ Avoiding thinking about something upsetting

Short-term, avoidance often brings immediate relief. The stress or anxiety drops for a moment because you’ve escaped the situation. However, over time, avoidance can make things feel bigger and harder to face.

The more we avoid something, the more our brain learns things like: "This must be dangerous," or “I can’t face it.”

Progress often comes from small, manageable steps toward the things we avoid, gradually building your confidence in tackling challenging scenarios.

This way, we can learn: “This is uncomfortable, but I can cope.”

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11/05/2026

Growth often starts in uncomfortable places: difficult conversations, honest reflection, and challenging old beliefs. But through change comes clarity, strength, and healing. 💚🍃

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07/05/2026

We're proud to be supporting local business and community in Adelaide, specifically the City of Charles Sturt, which we call home.

We aspire to contribute to flourishing mental health and wellbeing across Central and North-Western Adelaide.

Thanks to Charles Sturt Business for helping make this such a vibrant and welcoming place to do our work of helping other humans.

Thank you to our 2026 Business Awards sponsors for making this celebration of our local business community possible.

Our Sponsors 👏

Silver Sponsors:

Eagles WWTFC
The Woodville West Torrens Football Club (EAGLES) is one of 10 SANFL clubs, based in Woodville. Formed in 1991 through the merger of Woodville and West Torrens, the club proudly represents the north-western suburbs.

Business Hub
Business Hub provides flexible offices and workspaces across Australia, transforming underutilised spaces into thriving business communities. Since 2008, they’ve supported thousands of businesses with professional, scalable environments that promote productivity and growth—without long-term lease commitments.

Beltana Conveyancing
Beltana Conveyancing simplifies property transactions, offering expert guidance for buying, selling, or transferring ownership. Their team focuses on clear communication, efficiency, and supportive service to ensure a smooth experience.

MILCO media + design
Founded in 2020, MILCO is a creative studio specialising in brand identity, photography, and video for Australian start-ups and purpose-led businesses.

Bronze Sponsor:

Mind to Mind Psychology
Based in Bowden, Mind to Mind Psychology provides personalised, evidence-based support grounded in authentic connection. The practice also supports broader community wellbeing through partnerships, professional development, and workplace initiatives.

Learn more about our Business Recognition Awards: https://www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/business/businessawards

05/05/2026

Mind to Mind is proud to put our support behind the Eagles WWTFC and Something In The Water for this weekend’s Wellbeing Home Match.

This Saturday, the Eagles take on Glenelg at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval in a game that’s about more than just footy.

Wellbeing has been a growing conversation across Adelaide lately, and rightly so. It’s encouraging to see that conversation moving beyond headlines and into real community spaces. Events like this matter because they bring people together, create visibility, and make wellbeing something we can actually engage with and talk about.

Full credit to the WWT Eagles for backing this initiative, and to Something In The Water for the work they’re doing to connect people and make things happen.

Change starts with awareness, and spaces like this help make that happen.

If you’re around, come down and be part of it.

🕐 Reserves: 11:30am
🕑 League: 2:10pm
📍 Maughan Thiem Kia Oval
📅 Saturday 9th May

👉 Full story: https://bit.ly/49efV7b
👉 Something In The Water: http://stw.clothing
👉 Instagram: https://instagram.com/stw.social

WELLBEING HOME MATCH

The Eagles v Glenelg Round 6 clash at Maughan Thiem KIA Oval will be a WELLBEING HOME MATCH where we'll be raising awareness for mental health and wellbeing, inspired by SOMETHING IN THE WATER (STW) a social group run by Eagles senior men's player Harper Montgomery, in conjunction with MIND TO MIND.

This match was initially scheduled in a twilight time slot, but is now the regular time of 2:10pm (League) & 11:30am (Reserves) on Saturday 9th May.

Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/49efV7b
STW Website: http://stw.clothing
STW Facebook: Something In The Water
STW Instagram: https://instagram.com/stw.social

04/05/2026

Our thoughts can sometimes pull us backwards instead of helping us move forward. But learning to notice this can create space for something different. 🌤

Rumination is a pattern of repetitive thinking where your mind goes over the same concerns or questions without reaching a clear or helpful resolution.

It often invovles thinking in circles, revisiting the same situations, questions or worries repeatedly- without gaining new insight or moving to a solution.

It might sound like:
“Why did I do that?”
“What if I made the wrong decision?”
“Why does this always happen to me?”
“What if something happens?”

It can sometimes feel like problem-solving, because we are actively thinking, but it rarely leads to clear answers. Instead, rumination tends to keep our attention stuck on the problem, which can increase our distress.

To break the loop, one helpful shift is moving from “why?” questions, which often lead to more looping thoughts, toward “what can I do next?” which supports action. You could also practice noticing when your thinking becomes repetitive and try to gentle redirect your attention to something within your control.

Remember, learning to step out of unproductive mental loops can help you focus your energy on what actually supports you moving forward.

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27/04/2026

A quote to carry with you through this week. Feelings are something you have, not who you are.

They can be intense, overwhelming, and convincing… but they’re also temporary and ever-changing.

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22/04/2026

Have you ever heard the term 'rumination?' 💭

Rumination is a pattern of repetitive thinking where your mind goes over the same concerns or questions without reaching a clear or helpful resolution. It often involves thinking in circles, revisiting the same situations, questions or worries repeatedly- without gaining new insight or moving to a solution.

It can sound like:
“Why did I do that?”
“What if I made the wrong decision?”
“Why does this always happen to me?”
“What if something happens?

It can sometimes feel like problem-solving, because we are actively thinking, but it rarely leads to clear answers. Instead, rumination tends to keep our attention stuck on the problem, which can increase our distress.

So, how can we break the loop? One helpful shift is moving from “why?” questions, which often lead to more looping thoughts, toward “what can I do next?” which supports action. Another idea is to notice when your thinking becomes repetitive and try to gentle redirect your attention to something within your control.

A key takeaway to remember is that learning to step out of unproductive mental loops can help you focus your energy on what actually supports you moving forward.

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22/04/2026

It’s not uncommon for difficult thoughts and feelings to surface at night. Creating small moments of reflection during the day can help reduce that build-up.

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13/03/2026

Here's a short reminder to take with you through the weekend. 💜

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