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Day 7 – “I’m Fine” Doesn’t Always Mean Fine

“I’m fine” often hides pain. Day 7 – “I’m Fine” Doesn’t Always Mean Fine “How are you?”  “I’m fine.” How many times have we all said it – even when we’re anything but? “I’m fine” is the universal safety net.

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Day 6 – Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired

Burnout is deeper than tiredness Day 6 – Burnout Isn’t Just Being Tired You’re tired; but it’s more than that. You’re not just physically exhausted. You’re emotionally drained. Spiritually flat. Mentally fried. That’s burnout! And no, it’s not “just a

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Day 5 – The Smile That Hides Everything

The Smile That Hides Everything Day 5 – The Smile That Hides Everything You’ve seen them – always smiling, always polite, always showing up. They make the jokes. They ask how others are. They never cause a fuss. But behind

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A reminder for those supporting others with mental health struggles: you don’t need to fix everything.
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Day 4 – You Don’t Have to Fix Everything

You Don’t Have to Fix Everything Day 4 – You Don’t Have to Fix Everything Sometimes, loving someone who’s struggling with their mental health feels like holding water in your hands – it slips through, no matter how tight you

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Day 2 – Embracing Self‑Care

Embracing Self-Care Day 2 – Embracing Self-Care Today is Day 2 of my 90-day challenge and a journey into mental health — and the focus is on self-care. You’ve probably heard that term a hundred times. But let’s take it

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Mental Health Bits

Day 1 – Let’s Talk Mental Health

Let’s talk about mental health. This conversation is for everyone – people who are struggling, and those who want to support. 💬 What’s one word that comes to mind when you hear “mental health”? Day 1 – Let’s Talk Mental

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Mental Health Bits

Going Live Today: Mental Health Bits

Day 1 – Going Live Today: join us at 7pm UK time for the first post in my 90-day mental health series. On your Marks, Get-Set, Go…. Going Live Today!! Tonight at 7:00 pm UK time, I launch Day 1 of my

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Mark Tonks
aka. SharePointMark

Microsoft Solution Architect, Senior Project Manager, and Mental Health Advocate

Mark Tonks
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