Write down something you’re grateful for
Reminding yourself of small things that make you happier is a great way to actively boost positive mental health. Take five minutes every day to write down something you’re grateful for or one thing a day that made you happy to remind yourself to keep a positive attitude. This is a super easy way to boost your mood and help you feel good about yourself. A good way to do this is keep little notes in a cute jar or even a bullet journal with a section for your daily affirmations.
Take some time for yourself
It’s important to remind yourself that mental health is important. We all get stressed out (especially during finals week) so, it’s critical to take proper care of yourself. Whether that’s listening to relaxing music, taking a break from studying to catch up with a friend or even popping on a quick face mask, all the little things count.
Go to bed on time
This one, I may be a little hypocritical about. I’m personally the biggest night owl and never go to bed before 11pm. With that being said, I know from experience, it’s important that you get proper sleep time. We all need time to unwind and relax so getting some good sleep in is great for your mental health. Sometimes it’s better to give up on studying for the night and turn in to get some rest!
Exercise
Even if it’s something small like taking a walk or a couple of pushups, maintaining a workout schedule will help keep you happy and your mental health in check. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays an important role in positive mental health so make sure to keep on top of it, even if it’s not a full out workout
Be kind to yourself
Probably the most important thing you can do for your mental health is to simply be kind to yourself. We’re all dealing with difficult things (especially during a pandemic) so you need to remember that you’re only human, you will make mistakes but you will also get through the tough times.