Secret Mental Health Spot

I was in a conversation with a coach recently and I was briefly describing my favorite spot to grab a healthy salad. It turns out that, if I time it right, in the early afternoon most weekdays, things really slow down.

This allows me to hang out for a couple hours to work on my side projects, draft out some ideas I’ve been thinking through or just catch up on some reading and connect to the local community.

It’s a fantastic restorative space with a great atmosphere. Something about the space fosters the relaxation of life demands and tension. It’s my version of an afternoon at a spa but without the cucumber juice in my eyes.

It occurred to me that it’s become my own secret mental health spot and we all need one. Yes, you too!

Find a place to be still, shed the noise of the previous few days and let what matters most rise to the top.

A good mental health spot will lighten your load, help with clarity, and help you feel human in good ways. We all need a secret mental health spot to help us get there and maintain ourselves today so we can keep going and growing tomorrow.