KeyNote’s Mantra to Overcome Anxiety

Warm welcome to all our KeyNote Community!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're proud to be supporting this cause. At KeyNote, we aim to create a world where everyone feels valued and heard, and that includes speaking up about mental health. This year's theme of anxiety highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing this common issue, which can have a range of debilitating symptoms that affect all aspects of life.

It's crucial to prioritize mental health and seek support when needed. We believe in raising awareness and encouraging open conversations about mental health and well-being. That's why we've taken the initiative to ask our inspirational thought leaders at KeyNote to share their personal mantras, stories and tips on how to beat anxiety.

Our amazing speakers have collaborated with us for this campaign, giving their time and energy to share their experiences with all of you. We're proud to have them as part of our community, and we're excited to share their wisdom with you.

We've started this campaign on our social media channels, but we also wanted to reach out to more people through our newsletter. So, let's share the mantras from our speakers and inspire others to take care of their mental health too.

Lakshmi Ramachandran, PhD, PCC

Dr Lakshmi’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -

"?? Accepting current realities,

?? Acknowledging all that we can still be grateful for, and

?? Asking for help,?

Keeps anxiety at bay, creating room for growth even under difficult circumstances.

At a time when I lost my job, I found it hard to sleep, and if I did manage to sleep, I would wake up feeling anxious and helpless.?Soon, I realized that this was not serving me and was only making things worse, as it started to affect my health. At that moment, I decided to stop indulging in self-pity and worry and instead started looking for what was still in my control. I decided to embark on a learning journey and invested in speaking and leadership courses. I met many new people and became part of new communities. This helped me land better career opportunities that I had never imagined before. Therefore, instead of worrying and letting anxiety take over, take charge of your life by accepting reality, adopting an attitude of gratitude, and choosing the action that best serves you. "

Her mantra and story are incredibly motivating and inspiring.?

Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran, has over two decades of experience in diverse areas of science such as academic and pharma research, communications and research programme management.?To learn more about Dr Lakshmi Ramachandran and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link: https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/lakshmi-ramachandran

Lissy Ann Puno

Lissy’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -

“Change is the only thing certain in life. This brings about uncertainty and unknowns -? the cornerstones of anxiety. Daily manage the “what if thoughts” in your mind and soothe them down. Believing that I can cope with this and practice self-compassion during moments of anxiety. It is not an easy time. Repeat to yourself, I can handle this, I have handled it before. I can find solutions.”

Her words are truly empowering.

Lissy draws from over 27 years as a counseling psychologist to present a deeper understanding of the factors that determine emotional wellness. To learn more about Lizzy Ann Puno and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link: https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/lissy-puno

Bhali Gill

Bhali’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -

“Anxiety really comes about when we have a poor relationship with the future and we’re thinking the worst outcomes possible about our future. Instead of thinking the worst, try to think about it from a positive light and view it in a way in which you can overcome (even if the outcome is one you’re not happy with). Here is what you can tell yourself. “Whatever comes my way - I will have the strength to deal with it? I have overcome many setbacks before and I certainly can overcome what comes my way..

If you are overwhelmed the best thing you can do and tell yourself is “Let me do one thing at a time and take one day at a time”. Often we jump ahead and get overwhelmed by the thought of what needs to get done. Instead do 1 thing at a time and take 1 day at a time.“

One can truly implement Bhali's advice in their daily life to beat anxiety.

Bhali Gill is a psychologist, professional speaker, and executive coach with over 10 years of experience in Australia and Singapore. To learn more about Bhali Gill and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link:?https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/bhali-gill

Dr Jacqueline Kerr

Dr Jacqueline’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -?

“Workplace burnout post COVID is complex and goes way beyond self care - the good news is there are many evidence based solutions at the individual, team, and organizational level that can burnout proof your organization long term.”

This is a very insightful approach to burnout.

Dr Jacqueline Kerr is a behavior scientist and burnout survivor.?She is on a mission to dismantle the causes of burnout, to prevent burnout through comprehensive strategic planning for employee well-being aligned with DEIB, and to create sustainable and impactful organisational change informed by her two decades as a behaviour change and implementation scientist and practitioner. To learn more about Dr Jacqueline Ker and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link: https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/jacqueline-kerr

Natalia Rachel

Natalia’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -?

"We don’t just wake up one day with mental health symptoms. They are part of a bigger story. There’s context. In order to move the needle when it comes to mental health, we need to learn to explore the story… both the past and the present… and do the deep work to unearth the roots of it all and begin to create a better way to be here. This is perhaps the task of our generation."

Her words inspire us to delve into the roots of mental health, acknowledging its context and making it our generation's mission.

Natalia Rachel brings an amalgamation of knowledge from years working as a therapist and clinic director with a focus on trauma & abuse recovery, as well as her own personal journey recovering from mental health misdiagnosis and physical health conditions that stemmed from childhood trauma. To learn more about Natalia Rachel and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link: https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/natalia-rachel

Valerie Chow

Valerie’s Thoughts, Mantras & Inspiration For You -?

"Are you wanting to change your career and pivot into a new area? Does it scare or excite you? Any leap of faith into the unknown causes more anxiety to oneself. But a strong growth mindset and other resilience factors can pull you through and keep you mentally aware and balanced to face the unknown. And, that experience and continuously facing changes will toughen one’s mental ability."

Her inspiring words motivate us to embrace change and cultivate resilience for personal growth. As a marketing expert and self-development coach, Valerie Chow understands this well. Her journey of pivoting her career and embracing change taught her the importance of adapting and developing a growth mindset. To learn more about Valerie Chow and to book her as a speaker, please visit the following link: https://www.keynotewomen.com/speaker/valerie-chow

We express our heartfelt gratitude to our beloved speakers for generously dedicating their time to share their invaluable experiences with anxiety. Their willingness to open up and share personal insights is truly commendable, and we are deeply appreciative of their contribution.

And we'd love to hear from you too!?

Join the conversation by using #MyMentalHealthMantra and tagging us on social media. Together, let's continue to break the stigma around mental health and create a more supportive and inclusive world for everyone.

As Noam Shpancer said, "Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going." Let's keep driving towards a world where mental health is talked about and everyone feels empowered to take care of themselves.

It's important to prioritize your mental health and seek help if needed, because your well-being matters. Don't hesitate to reach out for support when you need it.