--- title: Mental Health Awareness Month - More Good Days Together description: May is Mental Health Awareness Month image: https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%209.24.08%20AM.png --- [![healthy-citizens-blog-logo](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/healthy-citizens-blog-logo.jpg?width=451&name=healthy-citizens-blog-logo.jpg)](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/wellness) [![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/search-mobile.png)](https://www.citizensenergygroup.com/Search) # Mental Health Awareness Month - More Good Days Together By Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE on 4/29/26 8:08 AM ![](https://blog.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-28%20at%209.24.08%20AM.png) **More Good Days Together** In a world that can feel overwhelming or uncertain, many factors affecting our health are beyond our control. While we can’t change everything, paying attention to what we can influence can make a difference. There’s no right or wrong way to use this guide. Start where it feels helpful, skip what doesn’t fit, and come back as needed. Affirmations for more good Days Affirmations are statements you say or think to yourself that reinforce what matters to you and who you want to be. They remind you that you are strong and help you focus on your values and on what makes you feel calm and confident. Affirmations aren’t just about positive thinking. They help your brain focus on what matters most, so stress feels less overwhelming, and you become more resilient over time. [Studies on affirmations](https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-amp0001591.pdf) have found that they can improve people’s overall well-being, help them feel better about themselves, and reduce anxiety. On top of that, the effects of affirmations are immediate and long-lasting. Try some of the affirmations below to support more good days and get through the hard ones. - I am capable of finding a community that protects, affirms, and celebrates me. I will not allow past experiences to block me from the connection that I deserve. - My feelings are designed to communicate needs that I may not notice otherwise. I can reflect on them with curiosity instead of shame and discover new pathways to brighter days. - I trust my inner wisdom to lead my decisions today. - I have the power to practice daily routines that nourish my physical and mental health. As I do so, I won’t forget that rest, connection, and stillness are pivotal pieces of those routines. - My creativity is fueled by rest and connectedness. I have the capacity to surprise myself, and my imagination deserves space to play. - When I slow down and take notice, I am inspired by my resilience, strength, and intelligence. - I give myself permission to experience the best things about today in a present and grounded body. - I will continue to imagine a world where my needs and wants are a priority. I refuse to shrink myself because living an authentic life is a gift to myself and others. - I am committed to discovering or creating spaces that honor every aspect of me. I deserve to bask in the joy of being seen, affirmed, and loved fully. If having good days feels hard, know that help is available and that you are not alone. Check on your mental health with a free, quick, anonymous test at [mhascreening.org](http://mhascreening.org/). Citizens Energy Group's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers short term counseling to employees and anyone who lives in their household. Counseling is available for individuals, couples, children, families, and other household members. To manage life's stresses, we offer assistance including:  - Family, marital, and significant other relationships - Child, adolescent and parenting issues - Grief and loss - Managing thoughts and feelings - Alcohol and drug abuse issues - Communication and problem solving skills - Coping with change - Improving well-being and life satisfaction - Referrals for legal and financial assistance EAP is Confidential EAP counselors comply with all state and federal laws, in addition to a professional code of ethics regarding confidentiality. Except in life threatening circumstances, no information about you will be given to anyone, including your employer, without your written permission. EAP is Free EAP services are a benefit provided by your employer at no charge to you. You and anyone living in your household can use this benefit at no cost. 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