Did you know that mental health and physical health are connected? These mental health tips are designed to bring your physical and mental health together for total wellbeing this summer. Mental health is is your friend, and you can help it out by following a few simple principles for optimum wellbeing.
Your lifestyle habits make all the difference in how you feel. Let’s face it. wellbeing isn’t just one thing. It’s about the whole you, mental and physical. To be healthy in mind and body, you need to feed the whole you. So here goes. Our top eight areas of mental health tips can jumpstart your journey.
Let’s examine your sleep routine and habits. We all struggle with insomnia sometimes, and that can lead to exhaustion that builds up over time. So what are your sleeping habits? Do you get enough rest? Here’s why you need it. Brain health depends on getting enough sleep so that you can perform well at work and enjoy your family and relationships. How many hours do you need? Sleep needs vary with age. Children and teens need more sleep as their brains are still developing, and sleep is brain food.
Adults need enough time to recharge. Some people are fine with five or six hours of sleep and seniors don’t need as many hours. What’s the right number for you, and how do you get your zzzs? It’s best for many people to get their rest at night, but you can always take catnaps during the day to catch up. Even twenty minutes will perk you up.
Sleep hygiene is a thing. Here are some habits that will help you get the sleep you need.
We’re sure you hear this all the time. Junk food with lots of fat and calories and sugar is not good for you. Eating sugary snacks all day play havoc with your blood sugar and mood. It’s a fact. A lot of the foods we buy and love are addictive. We just want more and more of unhealthy food. So how do you get the nutrients you need, avoid the food that you should eat less, and still enjoy your life.
We know that changing your diet can be a challenge, which is why you need to do it slowly. Trying to overhaul your diet all at once is not sustainable, and you will eventually go back to your unhealthy ways. Instead, make smaller changes and get comfortable with one change before you then start trying to make another one. It will take longer, but the fact that you will be able to keep up with it will make you feel better.
Exercise impacts both your mood and your body. Moving gets your endorphins going. You feel high. It’s a fact. And if you go outside and move, you have even more mood lifters. Go outside even when the weather is bad. We have a dog to walk so we know that getting outside and moving is a great way to start your morning or end your day. You also have the benefit of talking with others who walk their dogs.
Exercise is not for fitness fans only. Really. You do not have to complete high intensity workouts. You don’t have to join a gym or buy expensive workout equipment. What should you do for your exercise to be considered legitimate? Anything at all that gets you moving. You can start out by going for walks every day to build up your stamina if you’re not someone who exercises regularly. Once you’ve done that, you can get started on introducing more things to your routine such as swimming, boxing classes, classes at the gym, running and so much more. Yoga and Tai Chi also favorites.
Optimum mental health depends on having connections with other people. That can be family members, coworkers, people you volunteer with. People in your religious community. Those who are happiest have friends and connections. If you’re someone who isn’t keen on being social, this summer is the time to reconnect.
We thrive when we see the people we love, so it’s a good idea to try and meet up with your friends and family members on a regular basis. It might be tough to find time that works for everyone, but we’re sure that you will find a way if you are dedicated to doing so.
Try getting out everyday. Make a call, go out for a meal. Even doing something once a week will ensure that you’re engaged and have something to look forward to.
Have fun. Remember how much fun it was to play when you were a kid? Remember how you giggled and laughed. What did you love to do? It’s time to bring back that joy and play again. Play is anything at all that brings you happiness. Collecting shells, painting, coloring, cooking, watching animal videos. Exploring comedy. Laughter is the very best medicine, so are mind games. We love word puzzles and games. Get playing and laughing.
Focus it on the things you do enjoy, for example it might be picking up a book and taking fifteen minutes to yourself. You might also really enjoy word games so something like wordle will keep you happy and entertained.
Why is setting boundaries important? If you’re a people pleaser, you may have trouble saying no when you’re asked to do too many tasks for others. That’s stressful. You may be working too hard and not taking enough time for your self care. Not being able to say no creates anxiety and resentment. It’s important to have boundaries so your loved ones and coworkers respect you. Your boundaries show that you respect yourself, too. How to know what boundaries to set? Use our list tool to explore what boundaries you need to make.
Explore your lists and see where you need to start setting boundaries. If you don’t want people calling after hours, set that boundary. If you don’t want help out with other’s people’s financial needs, let it be known that you can’t. Sorry, I don’t have the budget for that. If you’re too tired to help with loved one’s tasks, say you’re not feeling well. If the loved ones shout or swear at you, leave the room.
Setting boundaries is not easy and doesn’t always go well at first. You wellbeing depends on your feeling free to say yes or no in honest and healthy ways. It only works if you practice. So start making your lists.
Another thing you need to think about is whether your job is having an impact on your mental health. Work is important and necessary. If your work is stressful and you are coming home at the end of the day dreading going back then consider making a change. It’s hard to put up with a job that makes you feel crappy or an employer that doesn’t make you feel valued. Start looking around to see what other jobs are out there, you never know, the perfect job might be waiting just around the corner.
Try and find a job that encompasses your interests, for instance if you love working with children then consider nursery positions or even teaching. If you want to do something in the mental health field following your own struggles then they will be lucky to have you.
Your mental health evolves and changes at every age. No one is happy and healthy all the time. Most people experience a mental illness at some point in their life. Childhood with addiction in the family, teen years, adult relationships and marriage and work all create emotional and mental health challenges. Also, people are born with brain differences that create their own issues and difficulties that call for professional help. Below are eight of the most common mental illnesses.
Each one of the mental illnesses above and and should be treated by professionals. There is no shame in seeking help. In fact, getting help for yourself or a loved one change make all the difference in your wellbeing not just this season but forever. So, consider. What’s happening in your life right now? Are you having relationship difficulties, work/life balance problems. Is a loved one drinking or drugging? Are weight issues getting you down. Here’s another place where you can make a list of areas of your life and whether you need help with any of them. Do the research. Make the call.
We’ve given you some ideas on eight different areas of your mental and physical life to explore how you can be your very best self this and all season. Laugh, play, stay connected with friends and loved ones, eat well, sleep better, and learn to say no, when no is a boundary you need to set. Enjoy.
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