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Mental health, despite holding so much importance, often goes unnoticed. Anxiety, stress, mood swings, vulnerability, and tension are not new concepts, they have been there since always. It’s just that we are recognizing them now and dealing with them with as much seriousness as we deal with physical health.
However, how many times do we take time to improve our mental health? How often do we stop, and think about what is bugging us or what is draining our energy? Although we verbally admit the significance of mental health challenges everyone faces, we seldom reflect and try to sort them out for ourselves.
Here’s what I do to fight my mental health problems.
I get worried very easily. If there’s something that needs to be done or something I did wrong, I get anxious about how to do it and what to do next. So what I do is write. That does wonders.
When your mind is too full of thoughts, you need to empty it and when you write down everything that is going on in your mind, you’re able to figure out things and surprisingly, you will find answers right in front of you.
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The next thing that has been very helpful in improving my mental health is living a disciplined life. For a month, I listened to my life’s coach (my father) and went to bed early, so I got up early, went for a morning run with greenery around me and had my meals on time. And to my surprise, it was one of the best things I did all year. I realized my mental health was more stable, I was able to deal with challenges more efficiently and had turned into a much more resilient person.
For the ones who already do this, you’ll be able to relate that sometimes things still get difficult. At those times, I take a moment and pause, take a deep breath, tell myself “It’s okay” and then start again. One very important thing is to not be harsh on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, so what is needed is realization and learning what went wrong.
There are ups and downs and when I am not able to deal with my mental health challenges, I reach out for help. Taking professional help or talking to people you trust, is not a sign of weakness, as some think it to be.
What do you do to keep your mental health intact in this chaotic ambience? Let us know in the comments below.
Sources: Blogger’s own opinions
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