IMO, either of the first two hit the mark and I think it would resonant across a wide variety of different groups and also in terms of the subject matter you wish to present/cover. Saw you at the Owls final (what a game!!)
I like 1 the best as well. In terms of how to describe yourself it's tough as some people love a bit of pseudo / actual science hence 'nervous system regulation' could be attractive to them and others like simpler holistic terms like 'energy'. The one thing that worries me about energy is how prevelant energy drinks and supplements are. I'd say that industry is the polar opposite to what you are about. No one right answer though. Just need to do a bit of market research (like you're doing here).
Couldn’t agree more. In my main talk, one of the first slides is about energy drinks. I point out they’re not real energy. They’re just “stimulation” or “borrowing from your future self, which is a debt you’ll eventually have to repay.” You’re right though. people interested in nervous system regulation will want scientific evidence, while the “energy” crowd usually just wants a simple, holistic framework for living. Great insights thanks Huw!
I like 1 best, closely followed by 4. Number 5 doesn’t sit well with me - it risks invaliding/lessening the experience of people with legitimately complex mental health problems (e.g. trauma backgrounds).
Thanks Dr Bright! Good point. And just to be clear, I think of poor mental health as just “low energy levels,” though the causes of that vary massively from person to person (e.g. trauma backgrounds). Your comment reminds me that I need to be careful not to oversimplify in a way that belittles real struggles, but at the same time, I believe it all comes back to a dysregulated nervous system (we’re all human after all). And just because something is explained simply doesn’t mean it’s easy to fix.
I hope I’m making sense! Would love to chat more about this one Friday morning at R4R.
I think the Simplifier is spot on. There's so much information out there about how to be! Focussing on your strengths and what you feel you're good at is the best starting point.
Cheers Juan! Yes, the simplifier seems to be clear choice and there is way too much info! Hope I'm not adding to the noise! (probably am lol) Go Wallabies!
Agree with Sarah's note below. I think The Simplifier works well because it shows that you're not trying to make your offering overly complex or scientific (notwithstanding the research you put in). To me it reflects your offering from a position of lived experience that you are keen to share with others. Simplifier makes it more accessible.
The Simplifier and The Conversation Starter are the two which resonate best with me because they are the ones which seem most authentic to what I know about you. In fact, I think TCS has the edge because it speaks direct to individuals, whereas TS inserts a layer (the leaders) between you and the people you are speaking with.
All technically correct, so perhaps it's a matter of which of these will you never tire of saying?
I think I'll be with you on this, Sarah. I've read them all a few times, haha.
I think well-being has been overcomplicated but it's also because it is a complex construct due to being multifaceted.
Mental Health and Mental Illness can co-exist. Mental health and mental illness are separate and distinct concepts (Keyes, 2009). (I just did an assignment on this haha). A person can experience high well-being alongside psychological distress (Scutt et al., 2023).
Keyes mental health continuum is great. Keyes, C. L. M. (2002). The Mental Health Continuum: From Languishing to Flourishing in Life. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 43(2), 207–222. https://doi.org/10.2307/3090197
Keyes, C. L. M. (2009). Toward a science of mental health. In S. J. Lopez & C. R. Snyder (Eds.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology (2nd ed., pp. 89–95). Oxford University Press.
Totally agree. Mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar etc.) and poor mental health are not the same thing. I also love that continuum, but I believe where you are on it simply depends on your energy levels. But I do agree all the things that impact how much energy you have is multifaceted and complex. But if you look at mental health through the lens of energy, I think it makes things a lot clearer and more actionable to feeling better.
IMO, either of the first two hit the mark and I think it would resonant across a wide variety of different groups and also in terms of the subject matter you wish to present/cover. Saw you at the Owls final (what a game!!)
Thanks Jayne and what a game indeed! Lots of tears at the end!!!
I like 1 the best as well. In terms of how to describe yourself it's tough as some people love a bit of pseudo / actual science hence 'nervous system regulation' could be attractive to them and others like simpler holistic terms like 'energy'. The one thing that worries me about energy is how prevelant energy drinks and supplements are. I'd say that industry is the polar opposite to what you are about. No one right answer though. Just need to do a bit of market research (like you're doing here).
Couldn’t agree more. In my main talk, one of the first slides is about energy drinks. I point out they’re not real energy. They’re just “stimulation” or “borrowing from your future self, which is a debt you’ll eventually have to repay.” You’re right though. people interested in nervous system regulation will want scientific evidence, while the “energy” crowd usually just wants a simple, holistic framework for living. Great insights thanks Huw!
I like 1 best, closely followed by 4. Number 5 doesn’t sit well with me - it risks invaliding/lessening the experience of people with legitimately complex mental health problems (e.g. trauma backgrounds).
Thanks Dr Bright! Good point. And just to be clear, I think of poor mental health as just “low energy levels,” though the causes of that vary massively from person to person (e.g. trauma backgrounds). Your comment reminds me that I need to be careful not to oversimplify in a way that belittles real struggles, but at the same time, I believe it all comes back to a dysregulated nervous system (we’re all human after all). And just because something is explained simply doesn’t mean it’s easy to fix.
I hope I’m making sense! Would love to chat more about this one Friday morning at R4R.
Happy to 🙂
I think the Simplifier is spot on. There's so much information out there about how to be! Focussing on your strengths and what you feel you're good at is the best starting point.
Always appreciate the blog posts!
Cheers Juan! Yes, the simplifier seems to be clear choice and there is way too much info! Hope I'm not adding to the noise! (probably am lol) Go Wallabies!
Agree with Sarah's note below. I think The Simplifier works well because it shows that you're not trying to make your offering overly complex or scientific (notwithstanding the research you put in). To me it reflects your offering from a position of lived experience that you are keen to share with others. Simplifier makes it more accessible.
Cheers Greg! Sounds like the Simplifier is the clear winner!
The Simplifier and The Conversation Starter are the two which resonate best with me because they are the ones which seem most authentic to what I know about you. In fact, I think TCS has the edge because it speaks direct to individuals, whereas TS inserts a layer (the leaders) between you and the people you are speaking with.
All technically correct, so perhaps it's a matter of which of these will you never tire of saying?
I think I'll be with you on this, Sarah. I've read them all a few times, haha.
I think well-being has been overcomplicated but it's also because it is a complex construct due to being multifaceted.
Mental Health and Mental Illness can co-exist. Mental health and mental illness are separate and distinct concepts (Keyes, 2009). (I just did an assignment on this haha). A person can experience high well-being alongside psychological distress (Scutt et al., 2023).
Keyes mental health continuum is great. Keyes, C. L. M. (2002). The Mental Health Continuum: From Languishing to Flourishing in Life. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 43(2), 207–222. https://doi.org/10.2307/3090197
Keyes, C. L. M. (2009). Toward a science of mental health. In S. J. Lopez & C. R. Snyder (Eds.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology (2nd ed., pp. 89–95). Oxford University Press.
Thanks for bringing the scientific rigour, Clare. It’s a reminder that we can over-simplify just as easily as we can over-complicate.
Totally agree. Mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar etc.) and poor mental health are not the same thing. I also love that continuum, but I believe where you are on it simply depends on your energy levels. But I do agree all the things that impact how much energy you have is multifaceted and complex. But if you look at mental health through the lens of energy, I think it makes things a lot clearer and more actionable to feeling better.
Cheers Sarah and I think the two are pretty similar/overlap. And I guess whats most authentic will be the one I'll least likely tire of saying!