Mental Health Awareness Month
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month I thought I would do a post about “Ways To Remain Positive During Difficult Times” as I know for a lot of people the last few weeks/months have been very difficult and it may be difficult to remain positive when so much negativity is surrounding us. It may be even more difficult for people who were already suffering from mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. I think we could all use something positive right now and that’s why I decided to share these today. I just want to remind everyone that if you feel like you need someone to talk to about the situation please feel free to reach out via social media or email both of which is listed below.
Happy jar
This is something I found out about a few years ago and I think it’s a really great and fun way to remind yourself to be happy. Basically, what you do is get a jar and then write all your happy memories on pieces of paper and put them in the jar. When you’re feeling depressed or just sad you take out a couple of the papers until you start to feel better. This will remind you that things are not always bad and bad moments don’t last forever.
Take a walk
Personally, I’ve always found walking to be really relaxing and calming especially if it’s in an area that has some kind of nature around it- maybe some plants/trees. It helps you get some fresh air which is really good for your brain especially when you’re feeling down and it allows you to kind of step back and relax.
Breathe
Sometimes all you need to do is take a few deep breathes. It’s pretty much as simple as that! Taking deep breathes can help you with stress, anxiety and other stress related issues. It can have an instantly calming effect on your mind and body and some people even use breathing techniques to stop panic attacks. There are multiple types of breathing techniques that you can find online and trying them out may help you find the perfect breathing technique for you.
Meditation/yoga
Meditation and yoga can be extremely beneficial especially if they’re done regularly and long term. It helps your mind break out of negative thought patterns and it helps you increase positive thoughts. It also helps you have better control over your mind and body. It can be quite calming as well.
Talk to people you love
Sometimes all you need to do is talk to someone you love/care about. It can really bring a lot of positivity into your life to just express your thoughts and emotions. Expressing yourself with help you get the burden off your shoulder and it will help you to see that you are not alone. Especially right now with everything going on it’s quite easy to feel alone and out of touch with others. So do reach out to someone you care about and talk to them.
Seek Help
If you or someone you know are experiences mental health problems please seek professional health. It can be extremely beneficial to talk to a professional. There are sites that offer online therapy sessions for those who may not be able to go to therapy.
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I love the Monday jar concept!!
It’s a really fun way to be grateful!
I’ve been following the ‘gratitude jar’ concept for 3 months now, and it’s really fun!
That’s awesome!
Great advice!! Thank you for sharing!
Ashley Zeiss
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Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing- these are great tips!
Thank you so much!
These are very great tips. Since I graduated I was finally able to breathe but I should have been doing that all along.
Thank you! Yes breathing techniques are super helpful!
Happy Jar is a new one for me. I will try it.
It’s a fun way to stay positive!
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Man, I needed this. covid is getting to me no joke. sometimes i’m just thinking way too much. i feel like lisa simpson when she gets really sad about the world LOL
Oh no I’m sorry to hear that but I get how you feel- it can be super depressing being stuck at home all the time.
its very useful for you.
Great advice! Thanks for the love, friend.
Thank you!
All these points are so important. Meditation personally has helped me a lot.
Thank you! I’ve found meditation to be super helpful as well.
These are all great tips. I’ll add one other tip for the people who read the comments section: practicing gratitude (reminding yourself of things you’re thankful for). This may sound odd to some, but reminding myself that I am thankful for being healthy and employed is quite helpful for me mentally.
Thank you! That’s a really great addition. I talked extensively about being grateful in one of my other Mental Health Awareness week posts and I completely agree. It’s super beneficial.
Fantastic post all great tips. I find myself reading more. A good book goes a long way to help escape, even for a little while.
Thank you! Yeah reading is definitely a really good escape from everything for a while.
Very true , we need a small tips nowadays.
This is inspirational, I will implement it
Hope it helps!
Great post
Thank you!
You’re welcome
Drawing and colouring is an excellent way to release those positive emotions.
Really great addition that’s a really good way to stay positive too!
Oooh these are very good ideas!! I love the happy jar, what a cool idea!💗
Thank you and you should totally try the happy jar it’s so fun!
And I would add – read and write.
A person who reads lives a thousand lives.
Writing is cathartic, creative and fulfilling.
Yes absolutely reading and writing are great outlets!
I love the happy jar idea!
It’s really fun!
Good article.
Thanks!
These are great tips! Thank you for sharing! 😊
Thank you!!
I liked the idea of the Happy jar.
It’s a really fun way to stay positive!
These are amazing tips! I love the happy jar!
Thank you! The happy jar is so super fun!
I needed this post. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I’m so glad it helped!!
I love.taking a walk. There is a Woodlands with a stream near me and it’s my zen space. What’s so amazing is that most people.would go past the gate and never know it was there!
Wow it’s so great you found it- seems like a lovely place to go to and just relax!
Walking and talking with people really does help a lot. During this whole lockdown things, I’ve been walking a lot and it really does help clear the mind 🙂 great post
Thank you! Yeah walking really helps even if you can’t socialise it’s nice to take a walk alone and just breathe.
It really is!!!!
Great tips Pooja and I hope that people reading this post will try some of them. I’d love to hear how they get on 🙂 Caz x
Thanks and I hope so too and that it helps them!
Awesome
Thanks
This is something which everyone’s requires during their hard time ! Thanks for sharing this
Thank you I’m glad you feel that way!
Thanks… funny, I just wrote what is your happy place…
Great ideas here.
Thank you so much!