Your "Why Not" List: A Life-Saving Tool for Mental Health and Suicide

In this episode, we explore why having a personal "Why Not" list can be a powerful tool for mental health and suicide prevention:

• How “Why not?” can lead to impulsive or harmful decisions
• Why having your own “why nots” can help you say no when it matters
• How a “why not” list can save a life during a suicidal crisis
• Examples of meaningful “why nots” that resonate deeply
• Backed by research: the science behind Reasons for Living (RFL)
• How to start building your own list today

Whether you're supporting others or holding on yourself, this episode offers a simple, life-anchoring framework.

Thrive With Leo Coaching: 

If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.

If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:

In the US: 

Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Outside the US:

International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.