9 Ways to Create a Daily Mental Health Practice
Our mental health is incredibly important and something we need to be proactive about each day, just like you take care of your physical health… If you only work out once a week or once a month, you aren’t going to see results. The same goes for your mental health!
This is also why I call it a “practice” - it’s something we need to do often AND the more you do it, the better at it you’ll get!
I recommend doing each of these every day, but start with a few, if that seems overwhelming.
Stay tuned to learn why celebrating your wins is so important 🤓🥳
Here are 9 things to include in your daily mental health practice:
Breathe intentionally.
Take long, slow, intentional deep breaths throughout the day. Set reminders on your phone! Read more about breathing & breathing techniques here.
Practice gratitude.
Write down at least 3 things you’re grateful for every morning and at night before bed. If you don’t write them down, think about them and take a deep breath with each one. Read more about having a daily gratitude practice here.
Be real with trusted people - friends, family, coaches, mentors, etc.
It’s important to let people you trust know what you are going through so they can support you. It’s also important to remember that even the people closest to us can’t read our minds!
Ask for help when you need it.
There is nothing weak in asking for help! And you’ll find a large sense of relief once you do. Imagine if a friend or family member came to you asking for your help, wouldn’t you want to support them?
Take care of your body.
Your body does so much for you and just wants to be loved. Nourish your body with healthy foods, move it in ways that feel good, drink clean water, get sleep, etc.
Have downtime away from technology.
Be sure to take time to disconnect from technology each day. I also recommend taking regular breaks from social media and the news at least once a week or once a month.
Set boundaries & say "no."
In order to take care of yourself, you need to set boundaries. Sometimes this means doing things that are hard, like taking away distractions from yourself! Don’t be scared to say “no.”
Give yourself grace.
Life is all about balance, if you’re too hard on yourself, you will be increasing your stress, which isn’t good for your mental health.
Celebrate your wins.
Celebrating your wins, no matter how small gives you the ability to build confidence and positive momentum! This is crucial to developing a resilient mindset AND happiness!
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