Good mental health doesn’t mean a lack of illness. Mental wellbeing is also about feeling balanced, how we cope with our everyday ups and downs, being able to perform everyday activities, and maintain healthy relationships. Mental wellbeing can be influenced by our everyday actions, thoughts, and all of what we consume mentally and physically.
Here are 10 easy tips to improve everyday mental-wellbeing :
Telling ourselves something positive that will boost our sense of self-worth. Example: “I have given this all my effort and I deserve credit for it.”
Making a list of what we are grateful for. Example: Being grateful for the food on our plate or a stranger who smiled at us
Eating timely, well-balanced meals. The nutrients help regulate chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine - all of which help stabilize our mood. Example: Keeping away from sugary, processed fatty foods and consuming more fruits, vegetables, nuts, meat such as fish can help improve mood
Trying your hand at a new activity and thereby breaking a monotonous routine. Example: Learning to play an instrument or trying gardening
Exercise - At least 30 minutes of workout per day helps release endorphins which improve our mood and also helps us reduce stress.
A random act of kindness - helping another even in the smallest of ways helps boost one’s self-esteem.
Taking a break - It is okay to put aside work, turn off the television or put our phones on silent for a day to enjoy some relaxing music and maybe a warm shower.
Getting plenty of sleep - resting for at least 6 hours a night helps calm our minds and bodies.
Working on our strengths - Doing an activity that we are good at helps increase self-confidence and can be pleasurable too.
Laugh! After a long day, remember to talk to friends who make you laugh or try to watch stand-up comedy performances or cute videos to help put a smile on your face before you rest for the day.