What’s the Best Mental Health Advice from Someone Who’s Actually Been There?

The internet is overflowing with mental health advice—some of it insightful, some of it… not so much. Every day, a new tip or trick pops up, promising to help you navigate the complicated experience of being human. And honestly? We love that. If only we had this much information when we were younger.

But with so much out there, how do you know what actually helps?

That’s the question we kept coming back to. As sisters who have spent years in therapy, working through our own struggles with OCD and anxiety, we wanted to find a way to help that felt real, personal, and lived—not just learned.

And after a lot of reflection (and, let’s be honest, some self-doubt), we landed on what makes sense for us:

We’re the friend who goes to therapy and reports back with the cliff notes.

More Than a Product—A Connection

What makes Presently different is that we don’t just sell these tools—we live them. We know what it’s like to sit with intrusive thoughts, to wrestle with uncertainty, to need something physical to ground you in the moment.

And we know how powerful it is when someone truly gets it.

That’s why people connect with Presently. It’s why when we talk to people—whether it’s a friend, a coworker, or a stranger—they take in what we say and hold onto it. Because we’re not just giving them words; we’re handing them something we’ve used ourselves, something that has worked.

This isn’t about empty inspiration. It’s about equipping you with a toolkit that helps you navigate your own mind, in your own way.

So, What Actually Helps?

Here are a few of the things that have made a difference for us—practices and perspectives that aren’t just trendy, but truly transformative:

• Validation Over Fixing – Sometimes, the most helpful thing isn’t advice—it’s knowing you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. That’s why we created our “It’s okay to feel how I feel” bracelet—to remind you that your emotions don’t need to be solved, they just need to be acknowledged.

• Physical Anchors for Mental Overwhelm – When thoughts start racing, having something tangible to hold onto can pull you back to the present. Whether it’s tracing the engraving on your bracelet or rolling the beads between your fingers, small sensory movements can break the spiral and re-center your thoughts.

• Small, Consistent Habits Over Big Changes – Mental health isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about showing up for yourself in small ways, over and over again. Wearing a reminder like “I let go of what I can’t control” or placing a mirror cling where you’ll see it every morning can reinforce the mindset shifts that make a real difference over time.

• The Power of Community – Knowing that someone else truly understands what you’re going through can change everything. That’s why every Presently bracelet is more than a product—it’s a connection. We’ve seen it happen so many times: someone notices a bracelet on a friend’s wrist, asks about it, and suddenly, a meaningful conversation about mental health begins.

The Presently Effect

We’ve seen what happens when people realize they’re not alone in their thoughts. It’s not just hope—it’s validation. It’s that moment of, Oh… if she can do it, maybe I can too.

That’s what Presently is about.

We’re not just a jewelry brand. We’re two people who live and breathe this every single day. And now, we’re inviting you to take what’s helped us—and make it your own.

So if you ever need a friend who won’t just say, “You got this,” but will actually show you how to get through it—follow along.

We’ve got a hefty tool belt, and we’d love to share it with you.

Presently yours,