Dr. Sarah Rasmi

@cda_dubai-Licensed Psychologist. Founder & Director of Thrive Wellbeing Centre by Dr. Sarah Rasmi @thrivedxb. Former Professor at AUS, UAEU, and AUD.

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Social media is usually full of posts about mental health on World Mental Health Day.

These messages tend to dry up the very next day. Mental health is still important and worthy of our attention - yesterday, today, and everyday.

#MentalHealthAlwaysMatters

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Yesterday I shared practical guidance.

Today, I want to invite something simpler.

Do one grounding thing. Just one. Some ideas are breathing slowly, eating something you enjoy, smelling your favorite perfume, or gently stretching your body.

Calm begins there.

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Yesterday I spoke about what many of us are experiencing collectively.

Today feels like it’s about the quieter weight some of us are carrying.

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Multiple things can be true at the same time.

We can feel safe and trusting.
And still feel sad, worried, or overwhelmed.

None of that is weakness.

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Above all, I pray for this suffering to end and for people to be safe and healthy.

For those watching helplessly from afar, I see you. I wish you moments of peace and the self-compassion to lean into them.

In love and solidarity,
Sarah 💙

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I can’t talk about workplace well-being on this World Mental Health Day. It feels trivial when we are witnessing a genocide in Gaza, attacks in Lebanon, and widespread suffering.

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Imagine our world with more empathy, more compassion, more skepticism, less bias, and more HUMANITY 💔

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I have so many questions, but I’ll start with two.

1. Where is your humanity? I see your fear and anger towards the “enemy”, but where is your empathy and compassion for the innocent civilians?

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2. Where are your critical thinking skills? I see your information echo chambers, but where is your skepticism and openness to media sources that don’t serve your bias?

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3. Check in with others. People around the world are aching for those in Gaza. Reach out to them. Hold space for them. Extend your support to them.

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2. Raise awareness in your circle of influence. Point people towards credible sources of information and ways they can support those affected by the situation. Give what you can to help.

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So, instead of waiting for the “perfect” time to start a “perfect” fitness regime - just lace up your shoes and go for a walk. See how it makes you feel. Then do it again the next day. And the day after. Soon, you’ll realize that small steps can make a big difference.

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Life is not a series of crises to be endured. Life is to be enjoyed.
-Tara Schuster, Author of “Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life”

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For example, many people resist exercise because they have the mentality that they need to work out hard and often to get results. The reality is, though, that a daily walk can work wonders for our physical and psychological health.