Enlightening Strategies for Improving Mental Wellness
When the struggles of life become too great, they can start to degrade anyone’s mental health. Luckily, there are ways you can reset your mind simply by changing up your approach. Here are a handful of soul-boosting actions with the potential to give you a new perspective on life, putting you in a better emotional space and leaving you more at peace with yourself.
Work From Home
Technology has made it easier than ever to perform jobs from anywhere. According to a survey conducted by employment experts, 48% of remote workers say their work-life balance is very good to excellent. It's no wonder why, as virtual offices eliminate commuting. With that extra time, remote staff can get more sleep, exercise, and build family relationships.
Cook Meals Always
Staying home also facilitates the preparation of healthy dishes. The foods we eat play a significant role in our well-being. Although slower than speeding through the drive-through, cooking allows much greater control over diet compared to eating out. Start reducing carb and sugar intake and increasing your consumption of fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Quit Unhealthy Practices
Cut out other bad habits besides consumption of junk food. Everyone knows smoking is terrible for one's health, but so is vaping. Although better than cigarettes, it still affects the heart and lungs. Alcohol is equally destructive. Replace beer with flavored water. These improvements will make you feel better and act more productive in no time!
Journal Personal Challenges
The simple act of writing can help you refocus. Putting thoughts on paper helps you vent your frustrations and reduce mental barriers. Simply spending short bursts of time scribbling in a diary before bed every night can be therapeutic. Remember that your words don't have to be examples of great literature; your inner thoughts are private and just for you.
Laugh at Everyday Struggles
Journaling helps practitioners build resiliency. So does exercising humor. When you're ready to share your innermost self with the world, start thinking like a comedian. Try writing a stand-up routine about issues that concern you. Then, consider taking your bit to an open mike night at a local comedy club. You might be amazed at how transformative verbalizing intimate troubles in front of an audience can be.
Declutter
Decluttering our living spaces creates a more positive home, helping to lift the mood and reduce stress levels. It begins with throwing away items we no longer need or use, and is often followed by donating or locating things where they can be best accessed. Doing this allows us to identify the elements of our home that bring joy, enabling us to prioritize them in an intentional manner.
Start a Nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit organization can bring numerous mental health benefits, both for the founders and the beneficiaries of the organization. Working on a meaningful project that seeks to improve the world around you gives you a sense of purpose and fulfillment that is hard to find elsewhere. Additionally, engaging with like-minded people with shared goals can lead to long-lasting relationships and an increased sense of community connectedness. Furthermore, the act of helping others has been proven to benefit one’s own mental wellbeing by decreasing stress levels and increasing feelings of happiness and optimism. Get the process started by forming a nonprofit corporation which will make it easier to obtain grants and funding.
Care About Animals
Spending time with nonhuman friends does much to improve our mental status. Among other benefits, it lowers stress and anxiety. Caring for creatures also makes us feel needed. Volunteer at an animal shelter, help run a pet therapy program or serve your local wildlife conservation sanctuary.
Take Unusual Trips
Sometimes, all that's necessary to lift spirits is a change of scenery. Voyage someplace exotic. If you lack the funds for an overseas vacation, investigate your hometown for oddball museums, scenic hiking trails, and community beaches. Alternatively, let virtual reality whisk you away on a fanciful journey. Explore vast jungles, underwater seascapes, and remote planets from the comfort of your favorite living room chair.
Throw Themed Parties
Humans are social creatures, and interaction is central to our emotional status. Science has proven this by showing the damage that comes from total isolation. Why not throw a celebration that spurs friends and family into spending time with you? Hosting a themed get-together is also an opportunity to be creative, so use your imagination. Create a unique bash that guests will be talking about for years.
Join a Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tour
The Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tour can be a life-changing experience. The tour offers guided meditation, energy clearings, healing, and much more. Customized and private retreats and tours are available.
There are tons of living adjustments and activities that improve mental health. If life's challenges are getting you down, try suggestions like working from home, starting a nonprofit, and laughing more often. With any luck, you'll end up in a happier place.
By: Sharon Redd
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