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Mel Yu | Isolation, Communication & Being The Authentic You

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In this episode of Rise and Find Blake speaks with Mel Yu a motivational speaker mental health advocate and host of the podcast The Authentic Me In 2017 she founded MCO Events a corporate and private events organization based in Melbourne To begin Mel talks about the impact of COVID-19 on her business and how it led to a shift towards personal development and coaching As a society we have stopped listening and we need to return to kindness as a fundamental tool of interaction While suicide rates are not technically up during the pandemic the real impact remains to be seen More than ever it s important to practice self-awareness and be open to dialogue even if it feels a bit weird Mel emphasizes the importance of becoming a victor over your circumstances not a victim Even though the pandemic initially made her uncomfortable she decided to double down on her gratitude and is confident that she will come out stronger in the end One of her favorite ways to practice positivity is through meditation By taking control and finding a routine we can quiet the chaos in our mind and be truly present in our lives nbsp Unfortunately it is human nature to say that we re fine That s why it s important to be consistent and check-in on your friends Showing that you care proves that you ll be there if anything goes wrong This is true for men and women Despite biological differences mental health struggles exist on both sides We must create a safe space to share our problems Each of us is unique Mel encourages everyone to discover the why in your life Reject the lie of social media and be conscious of what you re consuming The most uncomfortable questions can change your life When you figure out your purpose it will translate to everything you do Just remember that anxiety comes in many forms Medication is helpful but it is not a substitute for being mindful Early education is key as well as understanding you re not alone Start your day with gratitude and believe you re okay Each day is a chance to take control of your life Timestamps 2 58 Kindness is the foundation to suicide prevention Be willing to listen and truly hear what others are saying 7 28 Due to the pandemic reaching out is more important than ever We will appreciate face-to-face meetings when the time to gather together comes again 14 13 Practice positivity You wouldn t let someone speak to you how you speak to yourself 22 43 Checking-in when someone doesn t need help proves that you ll be there when they do 26 05 We must be courageous and dig deeper Surface-level relationships don t inspire change 30 25 Mental health is not a problem exclusive to men or women There are biological differences but an open dialogue must be had by all 32 50 Questioning someone s qualifications based on age or gender is limiting on their part 35 16 You control whether to buy-in to the lie of social media Become a gatekeeper and choose healthy habits 40 17 Only the most confronting and honest questions can give you the answers that you need 46 34 Suffering is inevitable Be prepared for when it comes 48 45 Medication is not a standalone solution Life tools are essential in regaining control 51 25 You are not alone Don t hesitate to seek help 53 50 Be present in life Everything that you do can be mindful 57 51 No matter what you are okay Practicing gratitude helps you appreciate what you have CONNECT WITH RISE amp FIND https www riseandfindau com Website https www instagram com riseandfindaupodcast Instagram https www facebook com riseandfindaupodcast Facebook CONNECT WITH MEL YU https www mcoevents com au Website https www instagram com mellieyu Instagram https www facebook com mcoeventsgroup Facebook Support this podcastClick here to visit this podcast episode