TIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

TIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Below are 23 ways to mind your mental health:

TIPS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
  • Don't let your emotions get "bottled up" inside. Appropriately share your feelings with others.
  • Learn to manage your time efficiently.
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  • Avoid unnecessary arguments or quarrels.
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  • Do a "stress rehearsal." Prepare for stressful events by imagining yourself feeling calm and handling the situation well.
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  • Minimize your exposure to things that cause distress.
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  • Practice a relaxation technique daily.
  • Be a good Samaritan. Spend time helping others.
    • TIPS FOR ENJOYING LIFE
  • Balance work and play.
  • Engage in activities you enjoy and look forward to.
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  • Discover the "elf" in yourself. Learn to have fun.
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  • He who laughs, lasts. Improve your laugh life.
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  • Participate in activities with people who share your interests.
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  • Reward yourself with little things that make you feel good.
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  • Live a healthy lifestyle (i.e., eat well, exercise, and get sufficient sleep).
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  • Challenge yourself to do something new.
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  • Surround yourself with cheery people. Avoid stress carriers.
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  • Shun the "superman" or "superwoman" syndrome. No one is perfect.
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    TIPS FOR A HEALTHY ATTITUDE
  • Set realistic goals for yourself.
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  • Be flexible in dealing with people and events. Avoid "psycho sclerosis" - a hardening of the attitudes.
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  • Accept the things you cannot change in yourself or others.
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  • Forgive yourself for mistakes.
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  • Take satisfaction in your accomplishments. Don't dwell on your shortcomings.
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  • Clean up "psychological pollution." See the "positive" in events.
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