Ultimate Guide To Improve Mental Wellbeing.

 

Ultimate Guide To Improve Mental Wellbeing.

Your mental well-being is gravely important for you since it affects how you think, act, behave and handle the stressors that life throws our way. Good mental well-being paves way for better relationships, managing hardships in a healthy manner, living a healthier lifestyle, and a more productive and happier you!

 

 TIPS PROVEN BY RESEARCH

1.    HAVE AN OPTIMISTIC APPROACH TO LIFE

Practice a positive outlook on life. I’m not saying always stay positive even when you are sad. Live life in a life-hearted matter. Hardships will always strike. Instead of worrying and overthinking about their focus on what you can control and let be what you cannot. Practice the Stoics Philosophers' Approach to Life. As Marcus Aurelius has stated that strength is in realizing that one only has control over their mind and not the external events. When negative thoughts do arise challenge them and you shall find it's more of your bring making things up than the truth. In short, our happiness lies in the quality of thoughts we have.

 

2.    EXERCISE GRATITUDE

Exercising gratitude means being thankful for things in your life you are grateful for. You can either do this by journaling or just thinking about things you are grateful for. This can give you perspective and see that there are things in life to be appreciative of.

3.    TAKING CARE OF YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH

As they say, your mental health is linked with your physical health. Take care of your physical health by exercising, improving sleep routines, and eating food rich in nutrients.

 By being physically active and incorporating exercise into their daily routines one can maintain stress levels and enhance your overall mood because they release feel-good hormones of serotonin and dopamine.

Sleep routines can gravely affect one’s mood. Have you ever noticed you feel exhausted, angry, and annoyed if you don’t get a restful night of sleep? In the long-term lack of sleep can lead to insomnia, depression, and other health diseases. One must therefore maintain their sleep routine.

Focusing on diet and what we ingest has an impact on our moods as well. For instance, research shows that people who consume refined sugar are more likely to be depressed.

             

4.    SOCIALIZING

Connecting with others or being a part of a community can help with your mental well-being.  Humans are social beings and they need to form healthy relationships with their friends, family, etc.

  

5.    TRYING OUT RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

By trying out relaxation techniques one can maintain their breathing rate, blood pressure level, and stress levels. Some common relaxation technique you can start with is Progressive Muscle Relation, Guided Imagery, and Deep Breathing Exercises.

6.    STARTING MEDITATION

Trying out meditation where you focus on being in the present moment and directing your attention to your mental well-being. This usually takes place in a location free from distractions, in silence. By sitting in a relaxed posture, one focuses their attention on words or breathing. This has been said to greatly improve focus, memory, and stress levels.