05/21/2026
Letâs Be Real About Mental Health Month đ
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this yearâs theme is "More Good Days, Together."
That is a beautiful thought. But sometimes when life feels heavy, groceries and gas cost a fortune, and the news is a non-stop feed of doom and gloom, having a good day may feel out of reach.
A good day for one might be as simple as just getting up, getting dressed and making your bed, for another it might be completing a work deadline on time. Or itâs a parent in the thick of raising kids who goes to bed knowing you did your best despite loosing your patience at the 20th meltdown. No doubt, It looks different for everyone.
Thankfully our mindset has a lot to do with how we experience life.
If you are feeling the heavy mental load of 2026 right now, here are 4 ways you can fill your life with more good days:
1. Practice The Gratitude Attitude: One of the best ways you can feel good, be more present and have a good day is through practicing gratitude for all the things you do have in your life. And if youâre thinking I canât think of one then you really need to practice this. đ Right now donât think but just finish this sentence:
Iâm grateful for__________! đâ¤ď¸
2. Ask open ended questions: Instead of a generic "How are you?" that will most likely give you a âfineâresponse, try asking your friends, "What kind of day are you having?" Then, just listen. One of the most loving acts of kindness we can show someone is allowing them to feel seen and heard.
3. Turn off the noise: We are so overstimulated. Give yourself permission to mute the news alerts, close the apps, and just exist offline. Your brain needs the quiet. If you watch the news cut back, I believe that if you canât physically fix the problem then focus your attention on cultivating love and peace, let that l energy stir in you and share that with the world.
4: Stop hiding the struggle: This one Iâm so guilty of but life has taught me multiple times that stress thrives when we isolate. You arenât the only one feeling anxious, dealing with hardships, concerns about the future or overwhelmed by the daily grind. Reaching out isnât a burden. Even if you feel like you have no one or donât belong, take a walk, strike up a conversation. Weâre all just figuring this out as we go. You donât have to carry it all by yourself.
đ What does a "good day" actually look like for you right now? No judgment, just real talk in the comments.