There are a lot of things that we can try to do to take care of our mental well being. There are some tips to help.
- Try to Relax and Reduce Stress - Try to think about what might help you to relax. If there is something that can help you, try to find time that fits into your day. For example, it could be a bath or shower or going for a walk or listening to music.
- Finding Ways to Learn and Being Creative - You may find it helpful to do something creative like drawing, taking photos or baking. Doing these can help a person to become distracted from difficult thoughts. It may help a person to understand themselves better or express difficult things in a safe way.
- Spending Time in Nature - Spending time in nature improves mood and reduces feelings of anger and stress.
- Connecting With Others - Connecting with others helps to have a greater sense of belonging and reduces feelings of loneliness.
- Looking after Physical Health - Taking care of physical health has a positive effect on maintaining mental well being.
- Trying to Improve Sleep - Having a sleep routine helps to have a regular sleeping pattern. Try to give yourself some free time before sleep and avoid bright screens that affect sleep. Do a relaxing activity like having a bath or try to do some relaxation exercise before going to sleep. Having a comfortable sleeping environment also improves sleep quality.