With so many stressors surrounding us daily, mental health has never been as important as it is today.
But do you know how to take care of your emotional wellness? What do you do to stay upbeat and positive despite all the negativity the world throws at us?
Here are eight out-of-the-box strategies you may want to try to improve your mental wellbeing:
1. Keep Clutter at Bay
Your home should be your sanctuary, so get rid of clutter. Clutter isn’t just visually distracting, it also weighs you down, stresses you out, and brings about negative thoughts. Once you’ve decluttered your home, you’ll spend less time cleaning as your surfaces won't be crowded with unnecessary stuff. You’ll also be able to find things quicker when they’re not buried under piles of unneeded items.
2. Get a Pet
Pets can bring a lot of joy to their owners. Tending to the needs of an animal will help you feel less lonely if you’re in need of companionship. And if you get a dog, taking your four-legged friend out for regular walks will provide plenty of health and wellness benefits as well.
3. Start a Nonprofit
Helping people in need is an excellent way to improve your overall happiness and wellbeing. So if you see an unmet need in your community, consider forming a nonprofit corporation, which will make it easier to apply for grants and public funding, and start making a real impact in the life of others.
4. Get a Wellness Coach
If you’re having a hard time reaching your wellness goals on your own, hire a wellness coach to teach and guide you as well as hold you accountable for your objectives. And if you’re short on time, some coaches even offer virtual sessions so you don’t have to leave home to start developing healthier habits.
5. Start a New Hobby
Learning a new skill can do wonders to improve your mental health and make you happier. And when you start mastering something new, your self-confidence gets a much-needed boost as well. So carve out time each week to practice a new hobby, and start reaping the benefits brought on by expanding your mind.
6. Try Aromatherapy
Diffusing or vaporizing essential oils like lavender or ylang-ylang in your den or bedroom can help you relax and unwind. Conversely, you can use aromatherapy soaps and salts in the shower or bathtub to give you a burst of energy with fresh scents like peppermint, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, or orange.
7. Keep a Gratitude Journal
Problems at work or at home can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to let the stress brought on by everyday life take over. So if you want to bring more positivity into your life, try writing about something you’re thankful for each day. This technique will help you keep things in perspective, even when life throws you a curveball.
8. Watch a Comedy
We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, so when you’re feeling down, cozy up in bed or on your favorite couch and watch a funny movie or a stand-up comedy. Online streaming services let you browse through millions of titles, so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of home to get a healthy dose of laughter.
Taking time each day to work on your own mental health will raise your happiness levels and keep stress and anxiety at bay. By incorporating effective wellness strategies into your daily routine, you’ll gain a much more positive outlook on life.
So start on your journey toward more positivity today!
Author: Sharon Wagner
Visit Bedhead Mystic for counseling, classes, and retreats to help you heal and nurture your creativity.