8 Tips to Nurture Your Mental Health
Be Compassionate with Yourself. Opening to yourself with kindness and caring is calming and comforting. Now more than ever, as our world is moving and changing rapidly and more and more stressors are arising, each of us needs more and more calm, loving presence.
Build Your Confidence: Research shows that increased self value is related to improved mental health.
Move Your Body: Research shows that regular physical activity can enhance wellbeing and boost mood. Check with your physician to determine the activities that are right for you.
Manage Stress: We all have stress. Explore the nature of your stressors and learn how to bring yourself relief.
Identify and Deal with your Moods: Mood fluctuations are natural for humans. However, sometimes varying moods can interfere with daily functioning and prevent you from the quality of life you want.
Laugh! Research shows that laughing creates chemical changes in the brain that can raise mood and relieve stress.
Help Someone in Need: Volunteering or giving in other important ways can improve the way you feel about yourself and others.
Find Peace: Learn to be at peace with yourself and others. Get to know who you are and what brings you joy.
Build a Positive Support Network: Seek and ask for help when you need it from friends and family. Find a Registered Clinical Counsellor or other credentialled clinical counsellor who is right for you and can help you to nurture your mental health.
