Women's Life Link Be Well, Be Happy, Be YOU!
Your mental well-being is affected by many things including environment, diet, relationships, career, and physical health. Even things that you think aren’t bothering could be culprits to low moods and overwhelm. The fact is, no one has a perfect life, but how we react and deal with things is fundamental to our mental health. I highly recommend the mental well-being strategies we are talking about today. I’ve personally used them all and have pulled myself out of some unkind places. So let’s get started!
Declutter Your Life
There are more forms of clutter in our lives besides the hodge-podge of things gathering on your kitchen table. Yes, having too many things can clog your energy flow, but so can toxic relationships or a career/job that isn’t suited for you. These types of clutter can cause a whole myriad of mental health problems, from stress, anxiety, depression, and poor sleep. It’s a rabbit hole you don’t want to go down because not only mental problems but physical illness resides there.
It may be time for you to do a complete clearing of your life. Go through the stuff in your home, your car, and your work desk to find things that are ready to move on. Donate items or give Marketplace a shot to make a little extra cash. Additionally, work on making peace with the relationships in your life. Keep in mind that it could be time to let go of some people or situations that no longer serve you.
Clutter can keep you in the past and prevent you from moving on to new and exciting things. Saying goodbye to it symbolically severs ties that could be holding you back. I just recently had a burning ceremony for a ton of things I no longer needed. It felt so good to let go of things that were just sitting in a box in my garage. I am definitely embracing a more minimalist lifestyle which allows me to enjoy the present more.
Change Your Environment
Sometimes, physically moving can reset your body, mind, and spirit. This, of course, is an individual choice that requires careful consideration. A new home can be symbolic of a fresh start but also open up new opportunities. Perhaps, you just need a break from your current location. In this case a vacation or long visit to family or friends in in order.
I also encourage you to allow yourself to dream about places you feel called to. You might need to set yourself free and move somewhere completely different, like Paris, Grand Canary Islands, or Dubai. Who might you become if you lived in a special place like these? Who knows, but you owe it to yourself and mental well-being to find more information here. Finding somewhere that inspires you and makes you feel relaxed again will definitely increase your mental well-being.
Practice Gratitude Regularly
Consciously making an effort to be thankful for at least three things every day is a great way to improve your mental well-being. No, really, it works! I fill a page with gratitude statements first thing in the morning no matter how I’m feeling. This simple practice has changed my life, especially my mental well-being. This happens because it boosts the natural anti-depressants in your brain, affecting energy levels. Also, it is a reminder that we just have to look for the goodness in our lives to find it. If you choose gratitude as one of your mental well-being strategies, take it to the next step by sharing your inspirations with others.
Be More Active
Improving your physical health is a superior way to stir up joy and peace in your life. Your body produces natural mood enhancers when you perform physical activity. By moving more, you can boost physical and mental health. Even if you haven’t been active in years, you can start small and build up to longer sessions. Lifting some light weights everyday and taking a walk a couple of times a week is a great beginning.
