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Mental Health Guide: 19 tactics to help you stay mentally strong

Mental health has become a particularly important topic, particularly after the Covid pandemic in 2020, as the dynamics of our work and school lives change dramatically.

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Here are 17 tactics to use on a regular basis to protect and preserve yourself:

 

  1. You can’t work all the time—there has to be a balance between work and rest. If you cannot get the balance right, you will find it hard to sustain good mental health. 

 

  1. Make an effort to be mindful. In each moment, be fully present. Try to not have huge variances that disrupt your normal day to day routine. Avoid making snap decisions on emotions and sensations. Take pleasure in the positive. Recognize that unfavourable circumstances will change and are usually very short lived. So smile when things go south, keep the hope up at all times.

 

  1. Make rest time a priority. Sleep deprivation affects mood, focus, and health. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of sleep in terms of mood, performance, and overall functioning.

 

  1. Do not look up your illnesses or ‘symptoms’ on the internet. You are not a health specialist. Take the help of a doctor or a health practitioner. Be in the lookout for your need for help. Like if you crave or rely on alcohol, gambling, drugs, caffeine, or sweets to relax, numb, or boost your energy, it could be a sign that you need new ways to boost your dopamine and endorphins.

 

  1. Eat and drink healthy.Processed foods wreak havoc on our minds and bodies. Instead of fad diets, try following the ancient Ayurvedic tradition of eating according to one’s “dosha,” or bodily type. It’s best to eat seasonally and locally. Food that is real, natural, and pure—rather than food that has been laced with chemicals—maximizes well-being.

 

  1. Engage in physical activity: Maintain a busy and active lifestyle. Visit the gym, go for a walk, or jog through your neighbourhood parks, terraces, and so on. Be physically active.

 

  1. Use a hobby or something you really like to do to help you stay calm. You can play music, make music, sing songs, dance, play a sport

 

  1. You have all the energy you are need. Foster positive thoughts. Think of how grateful you are for whatever you have. Look around and thank the universe for the gifts that you have.

 

  1. Stay away from societal comparisons. Instead of self-sabotage, use examples of achievement as motivation. Keep an eye out for folks who paint an image of perfection in their lives; their neatly packaged storey isn’t the whole storey.

 

  1. Develop a sense of self-compassion. Adopt a positive attitude toward oneself. Self-criticism is both unhealthy and ineffective. You should treat yourself as though you were a buddy.

 

  1. Limit the amount of time you spend on your phone and laptop. Constant usage of a screen is linked to poor mental health consequences. Set limits with technology and invest your time in activities that will improve your well-being.

 

  1. Spend time in nature and green spaces. Numerous studies show that being in nature improves one’s well-being. The brain, body, and spirit benefit greatly from time spent in the elements of air, water, fire, and earth.

 

  1. Allow them to watch you perspire. Hide in the shadows aggravates mental health problems. Finding trustworthy people to whom you can open up about your problems can be a catalyst for healing and growth.

 

  1. Have fun and laugh. Watch funny videos, something that makes you happy and lighter. Humor has been shown to be beneficial to our mental health. Taking life too seriously reduces happiness.

 

  1. Become a volunteer. There are tons of initiatives that you can be a part of and serve for the greater good.

 

  1. Make a list of your blessings. Gratitude has been shown to improve mental health in studies.

 

  1. Develop an attitude of sustainability. You do not have to win every battle overnight.  Consider your long-term strategy. Instead of caught up in the hustle life, take a step back and take it easy.  Set a pace that allows you to achieve your goals while still breathing. Don’t try to finish the marathon in a hurry.

These are some suggestions for improving your mental health regimen. I hope this information is useful.