Casey

Why I’m Taking On the 20-Hour Challenge

As you grow, you change.
As you change, you evolve.
And with that comes a different way of experiencing life.

Growth can be beautiful, but it can also be incredibly confronting. As we move through new phases in life, it’s natural to question ourselves, to doubt decisions, or to feel like we’re figuring everything out for the first time all over again.

I’ve felt that.

Through career changes, moving to new places, navigating friends & relationships, and redefining how I show up, both for others and for myself.

But what’s often not spoken about is that these moments, both big and small, can take a toll on our wellbeing. And it’s not just the loud, overwhelming breakdowns that matter. Mental health, for me, is also about the quiet, everyday moments, when your thoughts spiral late at night, when self-doubt creeps in at work, or when you feel a little off but can’t quite name why.

That’s why I’m taking part in the 20Talk 20-Hour Challenge on September 6.

It involves sitting in a 2x2m box for 20 hours.
No phone. No talking. No distractions.
Just me, a journal, and my thoughts.

Sounds intense? It is.

But it’s also symbolic.
Of what it feels like to sit with change.
Of how confronting silence can be.
Of how important it is to learn how to be with ourselves, not in a space of judgement, but of understanding.

I’m doing this to raise awareness and funds for 20Talk, an incredible organisation supporting mental health through proactive, preventative programs. Their work helps people understand that it’s okay to talk, okay to feel, and okay to ask for help. We are all humans navigating something in this big world. 

So if you’ve ever faced change that challenged your identity, ever felt stuck in your thoughts, or ever just needed a reminder that you’re not alone. I’m doing this for you, too.

Where Your Donation Goes and Why It Matters.

We have all been touched in some way or another by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting. 

Structurally, the statistics are still alarming..

• Suicide still remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-44. 
• Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health Commission 2022)

I'm completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk to turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk's relatable prevention campaigns. They are a mental health charity that makes education cool and accessible, for young people by young people.

Your generous donations go towards:

• Every $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
• Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
• Running large-scale interactive mental health events

By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking we are preventing people from getting people into crisis in the first place.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life. 

If you ever need to chat, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!