Mental or emotional health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.
Take care of yourself
Appeal to your senses -Stay calm & energized by appealing to the 5 senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Listen to music that lifts your mood, place flowers where you will see & smell them, massage your hands & feet, or sip a warm drink
Engage in meaningful, creative work -Do things that challenge your creativity and make you feel productive – things like gardening, drawing, writing, playing an instrument, or building something in your workshop
Get a pet - Caring for pets makes you feel needed and loved. There is no love as unconditional as the love a pet can give. They can get you out of the house for exercise & expose you to new people & places
Make leisure time a priority - Do things for no other reason than that it feels good to do them. Go to a funny movie, take a walk on the beach, listen to music, read a good book, or talk to a friend. Play is an emotional and mental health necessity
Make time for contemplation and appreciation - Think about the things you’re grateful for. Mediate, pray, enjoy the sunset, or simply take a moment to pay attention to what is good, positive, and beautiful as you go about your day.
Supportive relationships: The foundation of emotional health
Spend time daily, face-to-face, with people you like - Make spending time with people you enjoy a priority. Choose friends, neighbors, colleagues, and family members who are upbeat, positive, and interested in you.
Get out from behind your TV - Screens have their place but they will never have the same effect as an expression of interest or a reassuring touch. Communication is a largely nonverbal experience that requires you to be in direct contact with other people, so don’t neglect your real-world relationships in favor of virtual interaction.
Volunteer - Doing something that helps others has a beneficial effect on how you feel about yourself. Schools, churches, nonprofits, and charitable organization of all sorts depend on volunteers for their survival.
Be a joiner - Join networking, social action, conservation, and special interest groups that meet on a regular basis. These groups offer wonderful opportunities for finding potential friends.
Physical health is connected to mental and emotional health
Get enough rest - It’s important to take care of your body. That includes getting enough sleep. Most people need seven to eight hours of sleep each night in order to function optimally.
Get a dose of sunlight every day - Sunlight lifts your mood, so try to get at least 10 to 15 minutes of sun per day. This can be done while exercising, gardening, or socializing.
Limit alcohol and avoid cigarettes and other drugs - Alcohol and drug abuse can both cause mental health problems and make preexisting mental or emotional problems worse.
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