Dwight Bain, NCC

12/24/2025

12/23/2025

Don't hold what you're going through inside, seek support from God and others.

This can make a difference in how you handle your emotions rather than keeping them inside.

Turn to those around you because it can bring you a strong sense of relief. 💌

12/22/2025

📵 6 Benefits of Taking a Break from Your Phone 📵
Unplug to recharge—your mind and body will thank you.

✨ Boost focus & productivity
✨ Give your eyes a much-needed break
✨ Build deeper connections IRL
✨ Be fully present in the moment
✨ Improve your sleep quality
✨ Make time for hobbies that bring joy

Your phone can wait. Your mental health can’t. 💛

12/16/2025

🎄 'Tis the season for those dreaded feelings of Fear, Obligation, and Guilt

😵‍💫 When you begin to feel those feelings of FOG it can be hard to see a way through, but it's possible. Focus on what you need and take a second to remember what this time of year is really about.

❤️‍🩹 Breathe and connect with those around you.

Read more about clearing the FOG at the link in our bio. * This particular blog uses the Smart Brevity format, making it quick and easy to read. (4 MIN. READ)

12/16/2025

🔥 NEW Blog ALERT: Escaping the holiday FOG.

(4 min. READ)

💡 What is FOG? Fear, Obligation, and Guilt.

3 common things that people experience when spending time with their families during the holiday season.

It can be hard to see through the FOG and enjoy the holidays fully, but with these simple techniques it can become a lot easier to work through these emotions.

Read more at the link in our bio!

12/15/2025

⏰ Breaking News: The LifeWorks Group is joining Substack!

Substack is an online publishing platform that makes articles accessible right from your phone. By making this switch it'll be easier for you to access any content that Dwight and The LifeWorks Group publish.

Make sure to click the link in our bio to subscribe and be notified for future e-news publications!

12/15/2025

🔍 Myth or Fact?

🚫 Myth: Children don’t experience mental health challenges.

Mental health struggles can start early. Kids and teens can face anxiety, depression, and trauma—supporting them early helps them build strong lifelong coping skills.

🧠💬💙 "It’s never too early to offer compassion, support, and understanding."

12/11/2025

SAS: Survive. Adapt. Support.
In life’s hardest moments:
🌿 SURVIVE: Eat, sleep, hydrate
🔄 ADAPT: Adjust to the new normal
🤝 SUPPORT: Lean on your people
Get through today. You’re not alone.

12/09/2025

I blew it. I knew it. Here’s what I learned through it.
We all mess up. What matters most is how we grow forward.
Own the mistake. Reflect. Share what you learned.
That’s how you get stronger.

12/08/2025

🎧 Mental Health Toolbox: The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique

Feeling anxious? Ground yourself with this sensory exercise ⬇️
👁️ 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can feel
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

✨Why it helps: This technique re-centers your mind in the present moment, interrupting anxious thoughts and calming your nervous system fast.