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A Passion For Mental Health

How To Be Well was first created in late 2019 by now 23 year old Lily Gresele. After experiencing clinical depression, social anxiety and anxiety herself she grew a passion for normalising the discussion of mental health in society. She took the leap to create an Instagram page dedicated to her sharing personal mental health experiences, in hope to inspire others to talk about their own journey and make them aware that they are not nor ever alone. After the growth of her page she has now decided to create this store to sell How To Be Well merchandise to continue to raise awareness. A 10% donation from each sale will also be donated to Lifeline Australia to assist them in continuing their lifesaving call service across Australia. We invite you to browse through our site and contribute to breaking the mental health stigma.

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Group workshops specialised to empower each individual and create familiarity with being vulnerable and self aware.

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An empowering presentation discussing all things mental health and how to approach this relevant issue.

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An empowering presentation discussing all things mental health and how to approach this relevant issue.

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Isn't our world just stunningly beautiful? 🤩💚
For so long I searched desperately for a purpose. Why was I here on this earth? What was the point to my life? Now, I understand that is a strong enough purpose to just live. Being alive is an incredible thing. Take it all in because you only get to experience this once x

#howtobewell #mentalhealthrecovery #lifepurposecheerleader #lifepurpose #youareenough

The way I’d practice OCR obstacles everyday if it had this setting. Also top tip lift your bum back 😂😙

Being able to try new ways to move my body is always so exciting and props to the OCR athletes (cause this stuff is deceivingly hard)

Ready for a real race soon imo 🤔

#obstacecourseracing #ninjawarriorintraining #howtobewell #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney

I will NEVER stop yapping 😯🤷🏼‍♀️

#howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters

Felt like I needed to get these words out. Constantly playing on my mind, as I drift off to sleep at night. So I wrote them down & felt so much better. Crazy how years on it still impacts me everyday. I decided to share them with you to remind you to let it out 🫶.

Thank you for listening xx

#howtobewell #mentalillnessrecovery #gymnastictraining #gymnastlife #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthadvocate

We out here encouraging wellness in the workplace. Last week @__shep__ and I got the cool opportunity to speak to some of the staff @nova937 about wellness, mental health, and burnout. We were able to remind the hard working staff about the importance of self care and prioritising yourself in such a fast paced world. It was so much fun being able to share our stories and insights to the team during their lunch break! Very thankful that they listened to us chat during their well deserved break.

#mentalhealthadvocacy #healthandwellnesstips #wellnessintheworkplace #selfcareisntselfish #howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate

This is me reminding you that your ‘best’ will be different everyday and that is OKAY!
Be compassionate to yourself, nurture yourself, & be understanding.

YOUR BEST IS ALWAYS ENOUGH 🤍

#howtobewell #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthadvocate #selfcaresundays

GUYS YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE HEARD BUTTTT…
WE REACHED THE $1000 DONATION TARGET 🎯 ‼️

I had set a goal this year as part of my 2025 bingo card to hit a total of $1000 donated to lifeline au from merch sales. We smashed it 💥💥💥

Every piece of merch sold contributes towards the monthly donation tally. Every dollar contributed to this total & I’m so grateful and blessed for every form of support. Through these donations we help fund crisis support training, free services, advocacy, and most importantly their crisis number.

Together we can make a difference and end a world of suicide 🫶

✨restocks coming soon✨

💙 Lifeline: 13 11 14 or 0477 13 11 14 💙

#howtobewell #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthhelp #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #2025goals #hittingmilestones

It’s okay to give yourself what you feel you need. Listen to what your body is telling you & give yourself permission to give it that.
🌷 If you need a hug, go get a hug (don’t underestimate the healing power of a hug)
🌷 If you need rest, let yourself rest.
🌷 If you need to move your body, go move it.
🌷 If you need to express your feelings, find time to express them (whether it’s through conversation, journaling, art etc)
🌷 If you need a goal to keep you moving forward, go create a goal.

Don’t suppress yourself of your needs. You are the only person who is with you your whole life, so treat yourself with the highest priority.

IT’S OKAY TO BE VULNERABLE

#howtobewell #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthaustralia

One quarter through 2025 and it’s been a big one so far ‼️
Here are some stats that no one asked for 🫡😆
Keeping it realistic with you all with some highs and the inevitable lows.

Remember life isn’t always going to be smooth sailing and it’s okay to not feel your best everyday. Trust in your journey, and let yourself be okay with feeling and accepting the roller coaster of life.

Share with me some of your wins of 2025 so far ✨ 👇

#mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthrecovery #howtobewell #perthlife #realisticlifestyle #deinfluencing

HTBW Community is my passion. It is a place I created to support people through mental health battles & to empower one another when we feel most alone.
Recently I hosted the community’s first check-in which I plan to continue with once a month. The check-in time was for any member to pop on & ask questions, have a general chat, or receive any form of guidance. I love the idea of being able to connect with the members on a more personal level, and learn about each person’s journey. Whilst this was the very first check-in I wasn’t sure anyone was actually going to join. I mean it’s scary and would definitely be uncomfortable for most to jump on a call. I sat there prepared to wait the full 45 minutes in silence. Until 5 minutes in someone popped up in the waiting room!! I was so excited, I had to calm myself down lol. We sat and chatted for the full duration and it was so awesome. It made my day to hear all the things this person was doing to prioritise themselves, and to step out of their comfort zone. To this person, THANK YOU for joining me 🤍

You can come join HTBW Community via my bio, we would love to have you be part of the next months check-in and all the other fun stuff involved in the community. Come try for FREE and see what it’s all about xx

#howtobewell #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthcommunity #mentalhealthaustralia #communityempowerment #mentalhealthrecovery

YOU ARE NEVER A BURDEN FOR REACHING OUT FOR HELP 🗣️🗣️
It’s okay to feel like you need to share your load with someone else, sometimes things are far too heavy to carry on our own. When we share our experiences with someone else they become a whole lot manageable. Keep sharing your sorrow until it’s halved so much that it no longer feels there anymore.

🤍🤍🤍🤍

#howtobewell #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthaustralia

Life never seems to go as planned, but I think my reality is a lot better than what I was expecting.

You find gratitude in the small things when you didn’t expect to even be here this long.

I am living proof it DOES get better 🤍🤍🤍

#howtobewell #healthandwellnesstips #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthrecovery #realisticlifestyle #deinfluencing

Eeeek can’t believe I made these little booklets a reality. They’re so cutesy.
Dropping on SATURDAYYYY at the most affordable price ever‼️‼️

#howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #wellbeingjourney #wellbeingtips #mentalhealthsupport

Part 3 of my mental illness journey 🧡

#mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthaustralia #howtobewell #mentalhealthawareness

Hold on a little longer and a little tighter. You never know what tomorrow, next week, or next year holds for you. Don’t leave prematurely and miss out on a life of love, laughter, and abundance.

Your fight will be worth it in the end. Stay hopeful and keep trying is all we ask. YOU CAN DO THIS ✨

#howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthaustralia #mentalillnesssupport

What else would we be doing on a Saturday night tbh 😅🫣

Tbh I think Lily should win based on body to weight ratio ✨😌

#couplechallenge #howtobewell #strengthtraining #fitnessmotivation #fitnesslife

Please hold on like i did!
So many moments I was ready to give up, feeling hopeless, & helpless.

Today I realise these things aren’t true, they are your brain manipulating you.

Patience is key. You will get there just as I did. The results will be worth it xx

#mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalhealthaustralia #howtobewell

Just a reminder to you that not everything will work out first time & to let you know that it’s okay.
Mental illness recovery is a process, never linear, and is not like anyone else’s.

This is your sign to never give up, even when it doesn’t work. I had so many moments of frustration, disappointment, and hopelessness. But I kept fighting and I found the solutions perfect for ME.

You will get there! Never give up, the options are truly endless, and there will be a solution that suits you and your journey 🤍🤍🤍

#howtobewell #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalhealthaustralia #wellnessjourney

I loveeeee these 🖤
ICYMI The black tees have officially arrived, & some sizes only have 1 left in stock ‼️

Get your hands on one and make a difference to mental health in Aus today by supporting Lifeline Au, How To Be Well, & spreading positive vibes in your community!

Xx

#howtobewell #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthaustralia #streetwear #mentalhealthadvocate

Life turned out tremendously different to what little Lily expected.
Thrown into elite sport at a young age meant years of tearing down, being deprecated, and manipulation being my norm. Ideas that I wasn’t enough, worthless, and pathetic were engrained into my way of thinking. Resilience was built from neglect, and pain. Life sacrifices were made all for one dream and one purpose.

Naturally, leaving the sport didn’t mean that the ways of thinking, beliefs about self, and unrealistic standards didn’t leave. They moved into my everyday life and became so detrimental to the point of almost leaving it.

Unlearning and relearning has been the focus of my life in young adulthood. I still have days of emptiness, and regret, but I have healed my mind to understand, accept, and feel. I now give myself permission to feel, and understand the things I was taught are not normal.

Together we grow and remember we are always enough! 🌱🤍

#gymnasticsgirl #howtobewell #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #wellbeing #athletelife #sportlife

Ever felt uncertain about what to say to someone who might approach you about mental struggles?
These are some common phrases to use to help, validate, support, listen, and show you care.

My 3 main tips:
1. LISTEN, don’t judge
2. VALIDATE, let them know what they feel is valid.
3. REFER, gently suggest seeking professional support (do not push them or tell them what to do)

Sometimes all they need is for someone to listen. Don’t over complicate it x 🤍

#howtobewell #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthaustralia

Me 🤝 meds (for now. We plan to break up)

Never ever feel ashamed to need a little extra help to navigate life. Sometimes our brains just need a little extra sauce to give us what we need, so that we can feel the way we deserve 🥰

Ps. No, meds don’t make me/shouldnt make you emotionless
No, meds are not addictive and you won’t become dependent (don’t stop abruptly)
No, meds won’t change your personality

#howtobewell #anxietysupport #depressionhelp #mentalilnessrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalwellness

I wish I had someone like me when I first was experiencing mental illness.

Being there for people who need a bit of support, validation, or community is why I created this account. I felt so alone, so lost, and so alienated early on in my recovery. I was as determined to not let anyone else feel the way I did.

You are never alone, EVER 🤍

#howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthrecovery #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthaustralia

Your energy is so limited. Don’t spend it on people who don’t deserve it 🤍

#howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #selfdevelopment #mentalwellness #selflovejourney

Less suppress 🟰 less depress

Give yourself permission to feel. 😌
FYI. Crying is a natural pain killer x

#emotionalwellbeing #emotionalhealing #howtobewell #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #healthandwellnesstips

We are complex beings, but similar other living things we need our nutrients to survive and thrive also. Don’t neglect your needs, and ‘water’ yourself in some way everyday 🤍

#howtobewell #selflove #selflovejourney #wellnessjourney #mentalwellbeing #selfcare

5 YEARS since the world was struck my Covid and our lives were thrown through a whirlwind 🤯🤯🤯

Here’s how I’ve grown through my recovery and life since then! I’m pretty damn proud of myself.

I can’t recommend you trying this trend enough. Before creating this post I tried to reflect and thought mmmm I actually haven’t changed that much since 2020. But when I got thinking I realised allllll these things I’d grown in and achieved. Life moves so quickly we do forget to celebrate ourselves and don’t realise our growth. I’m definitely someone who always thinks I should be better or doing more and neglect any opportunity to celebrate my small wins. Taking a step back and creating these made me realise all I have done. If you get the opportunity I’d suggest you give it a go and celebrate yourself, the fact that you’re still in this world is something to celebrate 🥳.

I’m so proud of you. Definitely spoil yourself with some self love today!! You deserve it 🤍✨

#covid_19 #howtobewell #selfgrowth #selflovejourney #celebrateyourself #mentalhealthrecovery #healthandwellness

SPEND THE DAY WITH MEEE
Yesterday was a big one and just confirming NOT everyday looks like this. Routine is all out of whack at the moment and some days I get extremely defeated.

Will definitely film a day when I’m not feeling the vibes as much xx

P.S - Link to event coming up is in biooooo 💚💚

#spendthedaywithme #dayinthelife #motivationmonday #howtobewell #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthaustralia #perthlife

YOU are a beautiful blessing in this world 🤍
How grateful we are that you are here.

#howtobewell #selflovejourney #selflove #youareenough #kindness

SHE’S HEALING ❤️‍🩹

Her soul, her mind, and her passion slowly returns everyday that I focus on healing my trauma.

I love life again. Lowkey teared up making this vid. The sparks are creating magic in life at the moment. I share this with you to give you hope and to provide proof that your spark can also be reignited. Keep working on your journey. Day by day.

#howtobewell #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillnessrecovery #wellness #wellnessjourney

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