Since it’s Mental Health Awareness Week, there’s a reoccurring theme of talking about what having good mental health looks like. Here are some practical tips that we all can benefit from in order to make sure that we all have the opportunity to be mentally healthy.
1. Talk about your feelings
Having people in our lives that we can express ourselves to is so important because we live in a world where we sometimes feel alone in the different situations we go through. It can be very beneficial to have a friend, close family member, or even a therapist to talk to about what gives us the most anxiety in our lives.
2. Stay active
Regular exercise naturally releases endorphins into the brain that can aid feelings of depression or anxiety. Exercise can also help with self-esteem issues as well as concentration and sleep. Some people like to exercise alone, or others choose to join a group where they can connect with other people like Pilates classes or running groups, for example.
3. Ask for help
I think it’s safe to say that the majority of people have an issue with asking for help when they need it in regard to their mental health because I know I do. So, if you’re like me, we should all be more proactive when it comes to asking the people around us for help when we feel like we’re in highly anxious situations or if we’re feeling helpless about something. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, especially when it comes to having a healthy mind. When we’re feeling overwhelmed, or there’s just too much pressure there’s nothing wrong or weak about admitting that we need help.
4. Take a break
Often times the reason we get so overwhelmed and feel so much pressure about the things going on in our lives is because we haven’t had a “change of scenery”. Taking a step back from the situation and going for a walk or going somewhere fun could potentially help in having a healthy mental state and can further help with making a decision about the situation itself.
Hopefully these tips can help all of us in quest to have healthy minds as well as happier lives!