Post by Dreamer on Feb 5, 2015 14:27:01 GMT 8
When it comes to our physical health, we all have strategies to stay healthy. We might take the stairs instead of the elevator, make sure we eat our veggies, or wear sunscreen to protect our skin. Safeguarding our mental health is just as important. Unfortunately, many of us don’t consciously make an effort to stay mentally healthy. Many people see mental health as only meaning not having symptoms of mental illness. In reality it is much, much more than that. Mental health means feeling good about who you are, having balance in your life and in your thinking, and responding constructively to life’s highs and lows. Everyone should practice good mental health. It help protect you from mental illness, and it can help you get the most of out of life.
1. Mind Your Body
.
A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
2. Associate With Positive People
.
Associating with the right people can do worlds of good for your mental health.
3. Set Life Goals
If you don’t have a clear direction in life, chances are your mind is constantly wading through the possibilities and stressing about the future.
4. Keep a Diary
Keeping a diary can do worlds of good for your mental well being. Sometimes the simple process of writing out your feelings and reactions to life’s events can crystallize issues you didn't consciously recognize.
5. Value yourself:
Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism.
6. Take care of your body:
Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to:
Eat nutritious meals
, Avoid cigarettes -- see Tobacco Cessation: You Can Quit!
, Drink plenty of water
, Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods
Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in college students. See Sleep.
7. Talk about your feelings
Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
8. Eat well
There are strong links between what we eat and how we feel – for example, caffeine and sugar can have an immediate effect. But food can also have a long-lasting effect on your mental health.
9. Take vitamins and take care of your body
You've always known taking vitamins is important, but do you know about the benefits of B12?
Studies have shown that a severe deficiency of B12 can lead to depression, anxiety, paranoia and more harmful problems. Get your B12 dosage from pill supplements, or by eating foods such as eggs, poultry and dairy products like milk. Eat nutritious meals
Avoid cigarettes -- see Tobacco Cessation: You Can Quit!
Drink plenty of water
. Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods
. Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in college students. See Sleep.
10. Listen to slow, calming music.
Plenty of studies have shown that performing tasks while listening to classical tracks such as Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" soothes your mind and reduces anxiety. If you're not one for classical music, opt for other tracks that are slow and simple.
11. Challenge yourself.
Learn a new skill or take on a challenge to meet a goal.
1. Mind Your Body
.
A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.
2. Associate With Positive People
.
Associating with the right people can do worlds of good for your mental health.
3. Set Life Goals
If you don’t have a clear direction in life, chances are your mind is constantly wading through the possibilities and stressing about the future.
4. Keep a Diary
Keeping a diary can do worlds of good for your mental well being. Sometimes the simple process of writing out your feelings and reactions to life’s events can crystallize issues you didn't consciously recognize.
5. Value yourself:
Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism.
6. Take care of your body:
Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to:
Eat nutritious meals
, Avoid cigarettes -- see Tobacco Cessation: You Can Quit!
, Drink plenty of water
, Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods
Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in college students. See Sleep.
7. Talk about your feelings
Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
8. Eat well
There are strong links between what we eat and how we feel – for example, caffeine and sugar can have an immediate effect. But food can also have a long-lasting effect on your mental health.
9. Take vitamins and take care of your body
You've always known taking vitamins is important, but do you know about the benefits of B12?
Studies have shown that a severe deficiency of B12 can lead to depression, anxiety, paranoia and more harmful problems. Get your B12 dosage from pill supplements, or by eating foods such as eggs, poultry and dairy products like milk. Eat nutritious meals
Avoid cigarettes -- see Tobacco Cessation: You Can Quit!
Drink plenty of water
. Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods
. Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in college students. See Sleep.
10. Listen to slow, calming music.
Plenty of studies have shown that performing tasks while listening to classical tracks such as Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" soothes your mind and reduces anxiety. If you're not one for classical music, opt for other tracks that are slow and simple.
11. Challenge yourself.
Learn a new skill or take on a challenge to meet a goal.
