Have you taken time to check in on yourself lately? Many of us are so busy that we forget to stop and evaluate how we’re feeling, both physically and mentally. It’s so important to make time for self-care in your daily routine to prevent burnout. Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, and every month in between, find your happy place and focus on you.
Mental Health America (MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. Each year, they create an easy-to-follow toolkit for This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.”
It can be overwhelming to navigate the various challenges and changes happening around us in a world that is constantly evolving. Even though society is becoming more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your well-being.
This May, Mental Health America can help you:
LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate the changing world we live in.
ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress and challenging situations.
ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself and others.
Check out the list below for self-care ideas:
Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today.
Practice positive affirmations.
Start a conversation about mental health.
Get a good night’s sleep.
Stay hydrated!
Take a break from screens.
Get outside and go for a walk.
Try a guided meditation.
Discover a new hobby.
Spend quality time with a friend or family member.
Create a “calm space” or “happy place” somewhere in your home.
Take time to laugh.
Congratulate yourself: Don’t forget to acknowledge any amount of success you make towards your goal. Small rewards for yourself can go a long way!
Don’t overly criticize yourself: Scolding yourself isn’t positive for your mental health and doesn’t promote success. Consider what you would say to a friend instead. Think positively about yourself, because you’re pretty amazing!
Source: www.healthyadamscounty.org