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June 26, 2024With stress-related illnesses set to overtake communicable diseases by 2030, mental health issues are arguably at their worst and set to become even worse. We’ve put together this article detailing 10 ways to keep your mental health positive, covering everyday activities and manageable lifestyle changes.
Avoid Comparison
‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ as they say, and it is certain to lower your mood. With social media showcasing the highlights of people’s lives, comparison of your everyday life will always leave you dissatisfied. Avoiding social media for a while or using it with the right mindset will help.
Screentime
Continuing on from our previous point, excessive exposure to screens is proven to harm mental health. You can usually set limits on your phone, or simply enforce your own boundaries.
Fresh Air and Sunlight
As our parents always used to tell us, we need to go outside more. Adequate sunlight exposure will boost your body’s performance and your brain’s mood – just make sure you don’t get too much. See the benefits here.
Diet
The other thing our parents would constantly nag about, is the need for a balanced diet of fruit and veg providing valuable vitamins and minerals.
Sleep
Never underestimate the importance of a consistent sleep schedule with plenty (around 8 hours) of quality rest.
Speaking Out
With the topic of mental health becoming less taboo, people tend to be more understanding and supportive when you reach out.
Therapy
Speaking to professionals can help you to improve your symptoms over time. This field has continued to grow in recent years, and mental health training courses Newport can be found online, such as here www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/newport.
Volunteering
Helping others can help you, with the gratitude of others helping you appreciate everything a little more and providing a fulfilling sense of purpose.
Gratitude
Likewise, expressing genuine, heartfelt gratitude, rather than automated, passive thankfulness, can bring you fulfilling happiness.
Mindfulness
If depression is dwelling in the past, and anxiety is anticipating the future, mindfulness will keep you rooted in, and appreciative of, the present moment, dispelling negative thoughts.
