Mental health is a serious matter! It includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Remember mental health affects how we think, feel, and act.

 

Open Up What You Feel

Expressing what you feel can help you stay in good mental health in times of hardship and trouble. Talking about what you feel is not a sign of weakness instead it is a sign of courage, that you are brave enough to say that you cannot do it on your own. Sharing your problem can be a way to cope with the problem you have been carrying on for a while. Having someone to listen makes you feel supported, loved and less alone. Yes, it is not that easy to describe how you feel. All you need is just to sit down with your loved ones or with friends for your well-being. When you are not used to it, at first you may feel awkward but talking about your feelings is something healthy mentally.

 

Be Physically Active

Experts believe that exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Being active can boost your self-esteem and help you sleep, concentrate and feel better. Exercise is one way to keep your brain and your other vital organs healthy. Being active is going to the gym or doing some sports, just a simple walk in the part, housework, or just gardening can be a form of exercise. You should exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. Make exercise to be a habit that you enjoy part of your day.

 

Healthy Diet

There are strong connections between what you eat and how you feel. Some foods have immediate effects such as caffeine and sugar. Some foods have a long-lasting effect on your mental health. To keep your brain to stay healthy just like any organ in the body, it needed a mix of nutrients.

Here are some healthy diet tips:

lots of different types of fruit and vegetables

wholegrain cereals or bread

nuts and seeds

dairy products

oily fish

plenty of water

Make sure to eat 3 meals a day and of course a lot of water. Control your caffeine and sugar intake, and avoid too much alcohol.

 

Drink Moderately

Some people tend to drink to deal with fear and loneliness, and some drink just to change their mood but remember it is just temporary. When the drink wears off you may feel worse than before you drink because of alcohol withdrawal symptoms that affect your brain and the rest of your body. Take note that drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings. Drinking too much only damages your body. Occasional light drinking is perfectly healthy and enjoyable, limit your alcohol intake to 14 units per week.

 

Keep In Touch

Your family and friends can help you deal with the stresses of life. They can make you feel included and cared for. They can give or provide advice and different points of view. They can help you keep active and solve practical problems. Meeting someone face to face is not always possible. Try giving them a call, drop them a note, and send a message. Just keep lines of communication open. It is good for your mental health.

 

If ever you feel alone or are out of touch. Chilling with friends relaxes you. It is worth working on relationships that make you feel loved and valued. But if being with someone is damaging your mental health, it is better to take a break or call it a day already. It is better to end your relationship with these people in a way that makes you feel ok for both of you.

 

Ask For Help

It can be hard to cope when a special someone or person that you love dies, Counseling is the best option. We all sometimes get tired and overwhelmed by how we feel when things do not go the way we want. None of us are superhuman. Every time you get overwhelmed or get too much that you cannot cope. Your family and friends may be able to provide practical help or just a listening ear. Find a counselor to help you deal with what you feel and make a new beginning to make changes to your life.

 

Take A Break

A new scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It can be a short break pause like cleaning your garden or washing dishes, an hour break having lunch outside, or a weekend break where you can explore somewhere new. Just always give yourself some "me" time. Taking a break means doing or being something new. It doesn't mean not doing something, sometimes break is also being very active. Listen to your body, if you are tired give yourself a rest or sleep. Being restricted to good sleep may affect your mental health and also suffer your concentration.

 

Do Something That You Love

Doing something that you love or something you are good at, can help you forget your worries for a while which can change your mood. It also concentrates your mind on what you are doing so there is no room for frustration and worries. It is a good idea to have an interest where you are not seen, you are just being you.

 

Accept Who You Are

Some of us make people laugh, some are good at maths, and others cook fantastic meals. Some of us share our lifestyle with the people who live close to us, others live very differently.

We're all different. It's much healthier to accept that you're unique than to wish you were more like someone else.

 

It sounds very simple, but accepting who you are is a very powerful tool to keep you mentally healthy. Being confident can help you meet new friends. Good self-esteem also can help you cope in life when it takes a difficult turn. Being happy for who you are means you are enjoying your life. Be proud of who you are, and accept and recognize your strength and weakness. Focus on doing what you are best at, and improve your weaknesses.

 

Have A Massage

Did you know that aside from physical benefits, massage therapy also provides numerous mental and emotional benefits? If you could take one step to reduce anxiety, enhance your mood, and feel true, and deeply relaxed, would you take it?

 

We all face stress daily. Stress can have a huge impact on both aspects of our well-being, and there is no lack of finding areas that cause stress in our normal daily lives; the workplace, relationships, financial stress, and the list goes on. Massage therapy creates a sense of mental and physical relaxation and is an effective method of dealing with psychological issues such as depression, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

 

Massage relieves depression and anxiety. Almost everyone has felt depressed at one time or another to different degrees. The time you take to get a massage is time dedicated to yourself. Massage therapy affects depression by reducing stress and adding relaxation. This relaxation response can control and even prevent anxiety from occurring. Massage also causes the body to release the hormone oxytocin which is known to create bonding.

 

Please note: If you do suffer from depression or need help talking to someone, massage is part of the arsenal in helping you but will never replace professional help and advice. Please ask for help.

 

Lowered Stress Levels. Prolonged stress and elevated cortisol levels can lead to a host of other problems. Massage has been proven to reduce cortisol levels by as much as 30 percent. Massage therapy activates neurotransmitters in your body, which can lower your stress hormones and decrease anxiety.

 

Massage Can Boost Your Energy. Living with any mental illness is draining and exhausting. It can feel impossible to even drag yourself out of bed in the morning, let alone work with a clear head. Massage aids blood flow, and so delivers oxygen to all the body's cells, which we need for energy.

 

A Massage Chair Can Help. If you struggle with stress, tension, and even insomnia, having a 10-minute chair massage once a week helps with joint and muscle pain, fatigue, shoulder tension, and headaches. Even 10 minutes can make a huge difference when done regularly. Medcursor massage seat cushion features shiatsu, kneading, rolling, heating, and vibration functions, providing you fatigue relief of neck, shoulder, and back muscles and relaxations of the whole body. This chair massager will be an indispensable part of your daily wellness routine—no matter your age, health, or lifestyle.

 

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