Mental health is increasingly being recognized as a hidden scourge of modern society, with statistics revealing anything up to one-third of us will be affected at some point. Here are 5 ways where your mental wellbeing can be improved.
1. Break up monotony
One way to ensure your mental health remains positive is to stimulate your outlook on life. Perhaps you have hobbies you were once passionate about but which you have allowed lapsing. Why not try and rekindle some of those activities? And never think yourself too old to try out something – new activities like having fun on a flirting site or learning a
2. Physical health
Whatever form of physical activity you feel most comfortable doing, you should get out there and participate. This could be the simple (and free) activity of going for a walk. The further you go on each occasion the greater your stamina will be built. A gym membership is also recommended when it comes to looking after your mental health. Knowing you have a regular place where you can go and use the treadmills or lift weights is excellent because it taps into a sense of maintaining positivity. Regular exercise releases hormones that are invigorating and will stave off negative thoughts.
3. Dealing with stress
Stress is something that afflicts everyone, regardless of whether or not we are susceptible to mental health issues. It is our body’s natural way of dealing with difficult or traumatic situations. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t feel ‘stressed out’ on certain occasions, as this can inspire us to dig deep and bring out hidden qualities. The important aspect of stress is to be able to place it in perspective. The key is to recognize the situations that are likely to be stressful before they occur. Whatever it is, it is only ever likely to be a temporary situation. There are ways to cope with these negative feelings, such as relaxation techniques, or letting off steam.
4. Set realistic goals
Mental health disorders such as depression can be triggered by the most innocuous of circumstances; relatively minor upsets can inexorably build up until the person concerned finds it difficult to deal with aspects of their life. A crucial factor is
5. Foster good relationships
A lot of mental ill health is triggered because people tend to bottle up their problems. Given the stigma that still surrounds mental health, this is entirely understandable. People may not want to risk appearing to have lost control of themselves for fear of this having implications with their employers. But it is so valuable to be surrounded with people who you feel you can trust. If you are undergoing any sort of mental ill-health or feeling unsure about anything, then having a trusted friend or family members you can unburden yourself to is crucial. What about partners? Anyone you are able to flirt with comfortably would seem an obvious choice for a more serious conversation.
There are also a great many professionals who can be approached by anyone who is feeling early murmurings of mental health disorders: everyone from your GP to community groups, all of whom have invaluable experience of dealing with this sort of thing.
