Mental Wellbeing Tips

Mental Health used to be taboo in most parts of the world. Most people who are suffering from Mental Health issues are shied away even from their own families and friends, dismissing everything that they feel, think, and experience in their everyday lives. The scientific advancements and discoveries based on research slowly allowed more people to discover how they can cope with everything around them. More people are opening up with their friends and families about their mental health and they are slowly accepted while there are still others who are tolerated. 

Different situations call for different coping mechanisms based on the various personalities of different individuals. Some might think that someone’s mental health issue is just an act to avoid responsibilities or obligations. There are times that you doubt yourself further because people do not believe in you. Losing self-esteem and creating self-doubt can trigger mental health issues. In some cases, mental health issues are already showing but some shrug it off as an overreaction to certain things. 

The best way to cope with a mental health issue is to know what kind of issue you have, accept it, explain it to your friends and family, and find a support group. This will discuss things that you could do to stay sane despite any crisis you may face. 

You have to create an environment where you would feel safe from everything, even your thoughts. Sometimes, listening to the voices in your head can create your self-doubt which will eventually lead to you getting sick of your thoughts. Here are some tips for your mental well-being. 

1. Stay Active

Having various activities can create a distraction for you from overthinking and creating that monster in your head. Exercise makes you fit and healthy. It also allows you to stay active and increase your well-being If you are active, the brain is stimulated by various hormones that will help in its proper function. This will also help reduce symptoms of mental health issues that are common. If there are issues regarding space for your exercise routine, you can check online for tips regarding exercises that can be done in smaller places. Always remember that if there is a will, there will always be ways. If you want to live more peacefully, find ways that will make your life less worrisome and more peaceful.

2. Make Social Connection

Connection with other people became hard ever since the Pandemic hit the whole world. Limited connection with other people can be stressful and stress is a big factor in getting a mental health issue. You can always talk to friends and family, neighbors, and new acquaintances. You can use the power of social media or go old school and meet them in person, visit them in their homes or go out in public. 

3. Do something that makes you happy

Having a hobby distracts you from thinking too much. Doing what makes you happy changes the mood and removes the gloom in your life. You can start by reading novels or stories with happy endings. You can also watch a movie that you love and immerse yourself in the story. You may also try painting because this is a very expressive hobby and it also stimulates the brain. You have to do what you are passionate about. Cooking, baking, crocheting, camping, and many other hobbies can help you cope with the various struggles of life. 

4. Eat healthy food

Eating healthy ensures that your body gets its nutrients properly. Consuming nutritious food and having a proper lifestyle will give your body everything that it needs to thrive and function properly. Fruits and vegetables plus food rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help you with keeping a healthy mental state. Salmon, legumes, nuts, and dark green leafy vegetables are great brain food that will stimulate the proper function of the nervous system. 

5. Live in the present

Living in the present means you are mindful of what you need now. You have to focus on what you need to live and sustain your daily needs. Mindfulness focuses on living in the moment and not worrying about the past or the future. Things that already happened are there to guide us in our everyday lives. However, things that will happen should not be the subject of our worries. Worrying about things that have not yet happened means you overthink things. Overthinking sometimes results in losing your focus, stress, anxiety, and even depression. And these things often result in having mental health issues. So avoid worrying about the future. 

6. Limit your social media consumption 

Your social media consumption should be in moderation. You should also check the legitimacy of the website because gathering false information, misleading headlines, and historical revisionism would always confuse you. Excessive use of social media can affect you by fueling feelings of anxiety, isolation, jealousy, envy, and even depression. These things lead to mental health issues that can further confuse you in a lot of things. 

7. Seek Professional Help

Seeking professional help regarding your mental health is the best thing that you will do for yourself. The professional can help you pinpoint the issue that you are struggling with. They can also give you tailor-fitted advice based on their findings and prescribe you the proper medication or treatment that you will need. These professionals can understand your feelings of frustration and divert them into something positive. They can also help you find your path and keep you in check and even away from harm. 

These are just a few things that you have to keep in mind to create positive well-being. There are other things that you can do to maintain your well-being in a better state. We have to make this world a healthier, happier, and better place for everyone including those who are suffering from any mental health problem.