Mental wellbeing is crucial for overall health and happiness, yet it is often overlooked in our fast-paced lives. Taking care of our mental health should be a top priority, just like taking care of our physical health.
Here are some essential tips for maintaining good mental wellbeing:
1. Practise self-care regularly, whether it's through 7:11 diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, exercise, hobbies, or simply taking time out for ourselves.
2. Daily reflection of our feelings, thoughts and actions can prevent mental health problems from developing or indeed facilitate recovery and emotional intelligence. Keep a journal or a thoughts diary.
3. Practise mindfulness regularly. This involves focusing our awareness on the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us. Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention to the present, observing our thoughts and feelings without judging them.
4. Stay connected with loved ones and friends for emotional support and companionship. Avoid social isolation.
5. Set boundaries to protect our mental energy and avoid burnout.
6. Practise daily gratitude, patience, and forgiveness to make a positive difference by promoting acceptance, resilience and mental wellbeing.
7. Seek professional help if you are struggling with your mental health - there is no shame in asking for help. Do you feel free to talk about how you're feeling? IamPsychiatry can be a safe space for anyone to share their feelings and thoughts with a highly experienced and compassionate psychiatrist.
You can always email IamPsychiatryEnquiries@gmail.com or call 0800 779 7800 for expert mental health help, support, and treatment.