Former Collingwood Magpies AFL footballer Dayne Beams sands back a coffee table in his Bayswater art workshop in Melbourne (AAP) Now 30, Beams is eyeing life after footy in the mental health space. Promoting my business Health of Mind Art and advocate for mental health "I just wasn't doing really well in my life and I went in with an attitude of just being open and being open-minded to give everything a go," he said. “There’s guys who study whilst playing but it is challenging to get that balance right because footy is so demanding. The Pies’ second-round pick in 2008 was traded to the Lions after the 2014 season to be closer to his dad and returned to Collingwood during last year’s trade period. AFL star Dayne Beams has shown off the fruits of his labour after revealing he recently started participating in art therapy sessions as part of his mental health strategy. Unlimited cpc Adspace ID1, Collingwood midfielder stepped away from football indefinitely in December 2019 to focus on his mental health, coronavirus pandemic forced his fellow players away from the game, Advertise Here for only $299 mo. Art became Beams' escape – then his passion. “I know I struggled for a lot of years with not being able to have an outlet outside of football and at the moment you’re forced to have some sort of outlet.”. "It is nice to have a direction, a clear picture on where you want to go in life – because footy's only a small part of your life," he said. Four months later, Beams watched on as the coronavirus pandemic forced his fellow players away from the game – while he has experienced first-hand the pay cuts that have come with them. Health of Mind Art by Dayne Beams, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Early life. Beams worries the pandemic will contribute to mental health issues but hopes the season suspension will prompt players to explore their outside interests. "I received a program for the weeks I was there and I looked at it and the two things that stood out to me on the page that I thought I wouldn't enjoy were actually yoga and art therapy. Unlimited cpc Adspace ID2, Lewis Hamilton breaks Michael Schumacher’s record for most F1 wins, WADA cracking down on doping ‘doppelgangers’ used to fool testers, Ellyse Perry back as Sixers get WBBL win over Strikers, What Is Court Packing? “Trying to improve my quality of life and meet the demands of playing and training for football at the elite level continues to be a struggle,” Beams said. Catch up on the main COVID-19 news from October 26 with our coronavirus blog. Donald Trump is being given a drug only reserved for use in severe coronavirus cases. 854 likes. "I literally just live day by day – that's what I tell myself," Beams said. Picture: Dayne BeamsSource:Supplied. I PLEAD ANYONE GOING THROUGH THEIR OWN STRUGGLES TO REACH OUT FOR HELP AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Art became Beams's escape — then his passion. Essendon has reportedly told Josh Dunkley that it will re-draft his delisted younger brother Kyle in a bid to tempt the Bulldogs star, AFL icon Leigh Matthews says the late finish time makes the traditional 2:30pm Grand Final start time more appealing. "Each day, if I feel good I acknowledge that within myself and it's been a bit of a challenge because it's strange for me to actually feel good. ALL OF MY ART HAS BEEN CREATED WITH THE FREEDOM OF MIND AND LOOKING AT IT, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO INTERPRET IT AS YOU LIKE. "So I'm happy that I've got a clear outlook on where I want to get to and I've just got to do the work now to be able to get there.". “And if I ever feel like I’m drifting off to a place where it’s going to put me in a negative frame of mind I just try and centre myself and bring myself back to the present and what’s going on right now and what I can control. Health of Mind Art by Dayne Beams, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Dayne Beams with wife Kelly and kids Ruby and Carter. "There's guys who study whilst playing but it is challenging to get that balance right because footy is so demanding. ALL OF MY PIECES ARE MADE WITH LOVE AND CARE AND SIGNED AND DATED BY MYSELF. Can children pass on the coronavirus disease. “It ends up controlling your life, it really does and then as a result of that, your mental health deteriorates. Former Collingwood Magpies footballer Dayne Beams sands back a coffee table in his Bayswater art workshop in Melbourne. Dayne Beams back home in Brisbane.Source:AAP. He previously played for, and captained, the Brisbane Lions during the 2017 season, however he stepped down as captain during the 2018 season due to personal issues. "It's so important, I think, to have something outside your everyday job in life," Beams said. He is enrolled in a counselling diploma and hopes to one day use his art factory as a therapy room. For Beams, art therapy became that outlet, when he "stumbled across" it while in a mental health facility last year. In a time of uncertainty for the AFL community, Dayne Beams has found his clarity. I look forward to a brighter future.” Beams described himself as a “broken man” in a heartfelt social media post made soon after the club announced he would take indefinite leave in early July. Sold Out, Yellow Trade Hoodie - "Win The Morning, Win The Day". Art became Beams's escape — then his passion. All custom made furniture and art Picture: Supplied “I struggled with two things, gambling and the prescription painkillers,” he told Sacked. “Collingwood will continue to support and assist Dayne, his wife Kelly and their children as Dayne works towards a return to full health.”, If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. "I just wasn't doing really well in my life and I went in with an attitude of just being open and being open-minded to give everything a go," he said. "I literally just live day by day — that's what I tell myself," Beams said. Picture: AAP Image/Michael Dodge. "I know for a lot of players it's a big stress trying to find what you're passionate about, because what I think a lot of people don't understand is how demanding football is and how much it takes up of your life.

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