Our mental health influence how we think, feel, and behave in our day-to-day life. A good mental health helps us easily cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships.
Individuals with good mental health have:
- Feel of contentment.
- Have a positive outlook for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.
- Easily deal with stress and bounce back from adversity.
- Develop or motivated to find a meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.
- Always look forward to learning new skills and adapt to change.
- The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.
- Self-confidence and high self-esteem.
Ways to Improve Mental Health
- Make face-to-face social connection a priority
- Always stay active (through exercise, yoga) which rejuvenates your body and mind
- Identify ways to control your stress level and keep it under check
- Avoid food that severely affect mood and adopt a healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy sleep routine of 7-9 hours daily
- Find a purpose and meaning for your life
- Reach out for professional help when you need a helping hand
