What Is World Mental Health Day?

Let’s be real — life feels heavy sometimes. That’s why this day matters.

World Mental Health Day is your reminder to slow down, breathe, and check in with yourself. This post isn’t just talk — it’s real ways to calm your mind, feel grounded, and remember you’re not alone.

Check it out below 👇

World Mental Health Day: You Don’t Fight Alone

October 10, 2025 • By Lose Ya Marbles

Today is World Mental Health Day — a time to remember that how you feel matters. Maybe you’ve been feeling off lately. Maybe the news, the weather, or the weight of everything is pressing down. You’re not alone.

In this post, we’ll talk about what many people struggle with today, and share small, simple ways to care for your inner world.

Many Are Feeling Heavy Right Now

When seasons shift, moods shift too. The days are getting shorter. Nights feel longer.

  • More worry or fear
  • Tired even after rest
  • A weight in your chest
  • Difficulty focusing or sleeping
  • Pressure from outside — news, politics, community stories

Especially now, stress is not just personal — it’s shared. In Chicago and many other cities, people are feeling anxious because of community and immigration news, uncertainty, and social tension. That stress can mix with your inner thoughts and make them louder.

It’s Okay to Feel This Way

You are human. Your feelings are signals, not failures. Struggle doesn’t mean weakness. For many of us, today is a reminder: self-care isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Ways to Honor Your Mind Today

1. Pause & Breathe

Take a minute. Close your eyes. Inhale slowly. Exhale. Repeat. Even 30 seconds helps.

2. Light a Candle with Intention

Hold a small thought or phrase in your mind, like “I am safe,” “I am here,” or “I will keep going.” Let the flame remind you of your own light.

3. Talk or Write It Out

Tell someone how you feel — a friend, a journal, a guide. You don’t need to fix anything. Just share what’s heavy.

4. Limit the Noise

Step away from news, social apps, or arguments that drain your peace. Protect your energy.

5. Use a Tool

Try a reflection sheet, a writing prompt, or a free journaling guide (like our Self-Discovery Starter Kit) to help you track thoughts and find clarity.

Why This Matters to Us at Lose Ya Marbles

We started this brand because we believe in caring for what’s inside — the parts others don’t always see. Our candles are more than scent and light. They’re tools for grounding, reflection, and remembering who you are.

On this World Mental Health Day, we invite you to slow down and give your mind the same care you give your space. Light a candle, breathe deep, and remember — healing is a process, not a finish line.

You Are Not Alone

If this season feels heavy, reach out. You are seen, you are valid, and you deserve kindness — especially from yourself.

Explore more guides, reflection tools, and candles that help you reconnect at LoseYaMarbles.com.

Books & Tools to Explore

  • The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest — healing through self-awareness
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear — small steps toward lasting change
  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab — emotional balance and boundaries
  • What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey — understanding trauma and healing
  • Insight Timer — free guided meditations
  • 7 Cups — online emotional support and community
  • (COMING SOON) Lose Ya Marbles: Self-Discovery Journal Starter Kit — a free digital tool for mindfulness and reflection 

If this helped you, share it with someone who might need it today. 💛

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