10 tips to take care of your mental health

Mental health is the state of our inner body. Our emotional wellbeing is as much important as our physical wellbeing. It is that aspect of our body which controls all our actions and behavior towards various situations in our life. The more aware you are about your mental state, more healthy choices you make in life. It is important to take steps to take care of your mental health before it takes a toll on you. Below I’ve listed 10 simple tips on how you can take care of your mental health and lead a happy life:- 

1. Exercise/ take care of your physical well being 

You feel good about yourself when you exercise or take care of yourself physically, it makes an impact on your mind. You tend to feel happy and satisfied with yourself. Exercising regularly releases stress relieving and mood boosting hormones that help in decreasing anxiety, depression and many other types of mental issues. You can make a simple workout routine to follow everyday that will boost your physical well being along with your mental health. 

2. Meditate

Meditation is a form of relaxing your body and giving yourself the time to silently process and take time off things. This creates a huge impact on your mental health. Meditation helps you to process your thoughts and emotions in a very calm way so they don’t overpower you. It makes your mind calm and helps you avoid any impulsive behavior. 

3. Surround yourself with positive influence

Having people around you that only force you to do things you’re not willing to or constantly make you feel bad about your choices can hamper your mental peace. People play a huge role in affecting the way you think and feel about yourself. So it’s important to surround yourself with people that make a positive impact on your life by motivating you and accepting you as you are. 

4. Learn to deal with stress 

Stress is inevitable. If you care about things around you, you tend to stress about it. As much as it is important to avoid stressing too much, it is important to deal with it in a effective manner. You should try to avoid over thinking and practice having a positive mindset about things instead of thinking of every possible negative outcome. Stress can push you to do better and perform more efficiently if you learn to handle it in a proper way. 

5. Eat Healthy

What goes into your body matters the most. There are foods that contain certain acids or minerals that are good for the brain. You should try to have a healthy diet full of proteins and omega – 3 fatty acids and avoid eating too much junk food as it makes you feel lethargic and indirectly affects your mental health.

6. Value alone time

You should be able to take time out of your schedule and spend some time by yourself. It helps you think about your feelings and process them in a healthy way. It leads to a more calm and peaceful day throughout. 

7. Limit social media 

Social media is a great way to interact with people and share important stuff of your life but too much usage can take a toll on your mind. It can lead to having negative thoughts in your mind or contribute to low self esteem. Allot a time limit to your social media consumption so it doesn’t have a negative impact on your mind. 

8. Write out your mind

Writing out your feelings is a great way of expressing yourself without having a fear of being judged. It makes you feel good inside and act as a stress reliever. You can keep a journal with you and write every time you’re feeling some strong emotions so it’s easier for you to compose them. 

9. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol or drugs.

Smoking, Drinking or consuming excessive amount of drugs have proven to badly impact a person’s mental health. It is very hard to let it go once it becomes addiction and can play a part in person’s mental stability. You should avoid  excessive consumption of tobacco, alcohol and drugs to lead a happy and healthy life. 

10.  Seek help if needed 

Even after many attempts, some times things that go in our mind can be out of control and start affecting our overall life. So it is important that you seek help or guidance if you feel that’s the solution. Taking about your mental health should not be considered a weakness. Speaking to counselor or doctors can help you redirect your life and turn it around for good. Contact suitable doctors when you feel the need to ask for help. 

For more tips – How To Keep Your Mind Young & Healthy. 

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