(Collaborative post) One of the things that we have all been thinking a lot about recently is mental health. But, What Can We Do To Improve Our Mental Health?
There are plenty of things that are suggested but you need to identify what works best for you as an individual. Your mental health is not comparable to someone else’s, so while the coping mechanisms might be the same for various people, you shouldn’t worry if something is working for someone else and not for you. Simply try something else. There are various ways to take better care of yourself and your mental health.
What can we do to Improve Our Mental Health?
Exercise
The first thing that we are going to look at is exercise. Now, we know that if you struggle with low moods that exercise might not be something that you want to engage in. Even if this is the case, it can help to give yourself that initial push. The reason for this is that exercise has a range of benefits, and you won’t believe us until you experience them for yourself. For example, when you exercise, your body releases endorphins which are natural mood enhancers. Therefore, you will feel better even if you didn’t exercise long.
Give Yourself A Break
It is highly recommended that you give yourself a break. Stretching yourself to breaking point is not going to help anyone. You have got plenty of things to do, but none of them are more important than your health. You must make sure that you have time for your mental health, and what better way than by creating a luxury spa experience in your own home. Allow yourself this time to relax and pamper so that you feel better by the time that you are finished.
Or, simply sit down and read a book that you enjoy. Watch an episode of that TV show that you like. There are so many things that you can do, and you might underestimate the power of something so simple. I’ve started taking time off work over the weekends. I may feel compelled to get a little work done but the break certainly is helping me feel that much better.
Keep In Touch with Friends
We are social creatures whether we think it or not. Meeting up with friends and family can have a big influence on how we feel. Just talking to people on the phone can have a significant impact on our mental health. To get out of the house and see them in person is even better. I have limited time so I multitask by combining exercise in the form of power walking with a friend. This way you find you get to catch up and also get exercise. In fact, I find I walk further when distracted which is great! Going out for drinks or meals can also be lovely. Who doesn’t want to get out for a change of scenery and food and drink that someone else has prepared!
Focus On The Positives
While it’s not the easiest thing to do, it can help to try to focus on the positives in your life. You have a place to live, food to eat, people who love you, etc. It doesn’t mean that your mental health struggles are irrelevant compared to others. Sometimes looking at the positives in our lives has a positive impact.
Use Affirmations
Some people find that using affirmations can be helpful. These are positive statements and can be used to combat negative thoughts. They’ve become more popular recently and you can even buy jars full of cards with positive statements.
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Summary
I hope you found my post “What can we do to Improve Our Mental Health?” interesting and helpful. There are many more things you can add to the list that will be beneficial and will better your mental health.
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Yes, breaks are a must! I make sure I take one daily. I love to read, so I make sure I find the time to do that.
I need to work on giving myself a break. I do tend to be hard on myself.
The only thing I really need right now is a break from all these responsibilities that I have to do everyday. It is just plain exhausting. No me time, no alone time – unless of course I get up at 3 am when everyone in the house is still snoring away. Thanks for sharing these tips.
This post is really informative, it’s so important to know when to give yourself a break.
I do believe exercise is the key to a strong mental health. I had to exercise, but even the little I do has big benefits.
These are wonderful ideas. Breaks and exercises do wonders for my own mental health.
I love affirmations. I have also learned that I need something to look forward to, to keep my feeling happy. This week my son has an inset day at school so I will be taking him out to a museum. Little things like this really do help.
I agree that exercise and fresh air help so much, it can be tempting to stay in and not do much when you are feeling low. Even having a shower and putting on some nice clothes always makes me feel better. But alone time, to read, or just watch some TV is also something I like to do.
Great tips so important to focus on the positives. I do a gratitude practice every night before I go to bed and meditate and I find that really helps to improve my mental health.
That’s great to hear. Not many take the time to do that sort of thing. I am sure these things can help relax the mind.
Thanks for the reminders! I always do affirmations and positive thinking, it really helps.
So many people do feel it can be helpful.
I love this post and the important point ‘our mental health is not comparable to other people’s I think most of us forget this.
I think talking to our friends help a lot! At least for me is the best mental therapy!
Honestly, it is one of my favourites. You always feel so much better x
Looking after our own mental health is so important and I agree that these are great ways to do that. Exercise and taking a break definitely helped me over lockdown.
These are all great tips! Mental health is so important.
I agree with these as well. It is so important to improve your mental health. I love that there is a lot you can do too.
Love the power in these simple acts of self-care. I regularly keep up with friends, exercise daily, and use affirmations. I now need to add in self-pampering too. Great reminders!!
Such great tips! Taking a break is important to me. Talking to my friends and family is a must too.
Taking a break is something I’ve been working on and it really helps.
I’m not motivated to exercise, but I think I’ll try to include it more often since it will help me mentally as well!
This is extremely important. Especially focusing on the positives. Because what you focus on magnifies
I need to focus on thinking positive when the negative thoughts come in, or the doubt at being able to do something. Love having a chat with friends, off load and listen to them and their worries too
Exercise and staying connected with friends and family definitely help me the most!
Yes Mental health is most important. Yes friends can help mental therapy.
They really can. I love meeting up with friends.
These are all good points to think about. This has been a tough year and it is more important than ever to focus on mental health.
It really has and we do need to make the most of the benefits of exercise.
Good to read posts about mental health. We should really create awareness about it. Good insights too!
Thanks Anosa. It’s still a topic some avoid but probably need to talk about more.
Thanks for sharing this article babe. Very informative and helpful!
Thanks so much. I’m glad you found it helpful x
During lockdown I totally underestimated the impact seeing friends had on my mental health. And although zoom was great it really did not make up for seeing them in person. We are making up for it now!
It is shocking the impact it has had on us all. I’m glad you are getting to make it up now. Have fun and stay safe x