My Guide to Mental Health and Well-being (Part 1)
My Guide to Mental Health and Well-being (Part 2)
My Guide to Mental Health and Well-being (Part 3)
We must accept that stress is going to be a part of life. Instead of trying to eliminate stress, the best way to deal with it is to find out how to manage it when it comes. Yoga and meditation are excellent ways to calm your nerves and settle down the mind and body. Smiling at people or just, in general, more often can reprogram your brain to think more positively benefit you in the long run.
Do something different, switch up routines and change it up from time to time. Alter the way you do things. This change brings about something new and exciting into your daily routine. You would be surprised how much shaking things up gives us a mental boost. We need new things in our life to keep us going, entertained, and motivated. It keeps you fresh and ready to take on new tasks and challenges, this is incredibly important to our mental wellbeing. After trying something new or integrating it into what you are normally used to, you will feel refreshed and invigorated. Having this mindset prepares us for whatever stresses may come our way.
Mental illness, addiction, and depression are all things that can be treated with the appropriate amount of care. If you are suffering from anything like this, do not be afraid to speak up for yourself and let others know exactly what is wrong. If people do not know what you are going through, they cannot help you right. Dealing with things like this should never make you feel like it is the end of the road. Recovery is a real possibility; you just have to take the initiative and walk that first step. We must be strong no matter what, and our bodies will reward us for having that way of thinking in the future.
Important!!
Seek help any way you can get if you need it, do not worry about what others think. At the end of the day, remember those people do not understand what it is like to be you. Taking this step can help you dramatically to better understand yourself and what it is you are dealing with. Moreover, you will stand to gain from an outside perspective on your situation. Never be ashamed to admit you want help because we all need some sort of guidance in life no matter from where it comes.
There are professionals such as therapists and counsellors who are trained to help people deal with these sorts of issues. Do not be afraid to get in contact with one of them if needed. They are there to encourage/empower others and want to hear from you. Talking to these essential workers can be reassuring because they know exactly what you may be going through and what it is you require to feel better.
Mental health is all about how we feel about ourselves, and the various relationships in our lives. How we manage struggles, pain, hardship, and feelings determine our mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing.
Do not forget to make time to see people and socialize face to face when you can. (Of course, this is assuming Covid-19 is under control and taken care of). This can greatly increase your mood if it is someone you enjoy being around and talking things out with. Furthermore, it is also a sure-fire way to calm down the nervous system and alleviate mental stress at the same time.
Listen to music that is relaxing and makes you feel happy, allowing you to detach from the rest of the world. This step is significant in bringing inner peace and helping guide you to your quiet place. When we are relaxed, everything in our body is more at ease putting us in a better state of mind.
Include meditation and deep breathing into your daily ritual. There are numerous videos on YouTube that can act as a guide to help you reach a calm state of mind. Trying this after a long day, especially before you are ready to go to bed can help you unwind and get a better night’s sleep. Sleep is so crucial to mental health because our brain needs rest to repair itself from using it all day.
Take time to step back, think deeply, and contemplate thoughts, it will help you enjoy the little things that happen throughout your day. This is a good relaxation technique anyone can use at all times. At the end of your day keep a journal of all the positive things that happened, and what you have to be thankful for. Over time, whenever you feel down all you would have to do is look at your journal entries and realize the things that are going well for you. This will act as a reminder that your life is actually rather good. I ‘am sure there are things that are going on in your life right now that you may not realize or be aware of, you should be grateful for.
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