Life isn’t always easy. While there are times when it feels like we’re on top of the world, at others, it can feel as if we're at the bottom of a ditch. And the thing about these low moments is that they can come from nowhere; even if everything seems to be well in our lives, it’s not always possible to be in a cheery mood. The first thing is to recognize that it’s normal to feel this way, and that there are many other people in the same position. The one upside of the prevalence of mental health conditions is that researchers have learned a lot about the things we can do to get ourselves in a mentally healthy state of mind. We take a look at a few of these solutions below.
Into Nature Nature is amazing; it’s just that most of us live in cities, where nature is limited or non-existent. It really is worthwhile looking at taking regular trips into the outdoors, since studies have shown that just fifteen minutes of nature is enough to give our brain a boost. And if you spend two hours in nature each week, you’ll significantly boost happiness and reduce your anxiety levels, too. Do Something For Others Finally, remember that sometimes, we have to avoid digging ourselves into a negative state of mind. One of the best ways to do this is to do something for others. Studies have shown that volunteering and random acts of kindness can have a tremendous effect on our confidence, self-worth, and happiness levels, so look at making it part of your schedule.
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Jess
4/23/2020 11:21:45 am
These tips are very real. I have tried nearly all of them and they always seem to help a great deal. Thank you for a great write up!
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Jackie
4/24/2020 10:31:37 am
Great read. All of these tips have helped me very much. And you are right, I find it greatly satisfying helping others.
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Iconic Chica Mag
4/24/2020 10:57:13 am
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this read. Glad to know you too have found this helpful. We have found that when we take off some of that negative/low energy and use it towards helping someone it helps the mind and as a result the body.
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