23 TIPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH

1. Tips For Stress Management
2. Tips For Enjoying Life
3. Tips For A Healthy Attitude

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.
• Avoid unnecessary arguments or quarrels.
• Do a "stress rehearsal." Prepare for stressful events by imagining yourself feeling calm and handling the situation well.
• Minimize your exposure to things that cause distress.
• 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.
• Discover the "elf" in yourself. Learn to have fun.
• He who laughs, lasts. Improve your laugh life.
• Participate in activities with people who share your interests.
• Reward yourself with little things that make you feel good.
• Live a healthy lifestyle (i.e., eat well, exercise, and get sufficient sleep).
• Challenge yourself to do something new.
• Surround yourself with cheery people.
• Avoid stress carriers.
• Shun the "superman" or "superwoman" syndrome. No one is perfect.

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY ATTITUDE

• Set realistic goals for yourself.
• Be flexible in dealing with people and events. Avoid "psycho sclerosis" - a hardening of the attitudes.
• Accept the things you cannot change in yourself or others.
• Forgive yourself for mistakes.