We take care of physical health by exercising and eating healthy. However, we don't realize that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. People who are emotionally healthy and in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can easily cope with setbacks in life. They can keep problems in perspective and easily get away with failure. They have good relationships and feel good about themselves.
Emotionally healthy doesn't mean you are always happy. It means you are well aware of your emotions. You can deal with them whether they are positive or negative. As an announcement, key WHO data show that the impact of untreated adolescent mental health problems persists into adulthood, harming physical and psychological health and limiting meaningful life opportunities.
Research by clinical psychologists in New York City shows that it is much easier to cope with the small ups and downs in life and the bigger ones when you feel good about yourself. Even when life is in balance and everything is going well and productively, there will be times when we feel overwhelmed, times when we know we need to stop and find a better balance. It is very difficult to continue. However, don't worry if you're in this position; you will eventually get there and achieve your goal.
Keeping balance in life looks different to everyone. We all have different balance options, different variables we deal with, different imbalance tolerances, and different resources.
Here are some different balance ideas to help you maintain balance and achieve good emotional health.
1. Practice and work on emotional regulation
Emotions bring out the best and worst in you, but gradually learning how to manage them effectively through coping strategies can help you in the long run. Find out which strategies work for you and which don't. There are two types of coping strategies: emotion-focused strategies and problem-focused strategies.
Problem-based coping helps you change the situation by removing a stressor from your life. For example, you didn't do well in your favorite subject on a midterm exam, and you are surprised because you thought you did well. A problem-focused strategy would be to go to the teacher involved and talk about what you can do to improve your performance. You develop a clear plan that will help you do better, and you begin to feel more confident about your ability to do well in the end-of-term exams.
Emotion-based coping helps you deal with your emotions when you don't want to change your situation or when circumstances are out of your control. For example, if you're grieving the loss of a loved one, it's important to take care of your emotions in a healthy way (since you can't change the circumstances).
There is not always the best way to do it. Instead, it's up to you to decide which coping abilities are likely to work best for you in a particular situation.
2. Have a day off
In the movie Ferris Bullers Day Off, it shows how a high school student makes the most of his day. I'm sure we can all relate to how essential it is to take a day off from the pressure or monotony of life and do whatever you can to make it worthwhile. You can enjoy your favorite pastime, chat with a long-lost friend, hang out on Netflix to watch the show you've always wanted to watch, or whatever feels right, peaceful, and satisfied.
3. Manage your time effectively by setting goals
A schedule can be maintained and goals can be set for the week. When tasks are crossed off the to-do list, a great sense of accomplishment reduces stress and boosts confidence.
4. Practicing mindfulness
Mindfulness is considered an age-old practice. It is being fully aware of what is happening in the present and what is going on within and around you. The main idea is not to live your life on "autopilot" but to become a more conscious person.
Here's how you can practice mindfulness:
Practice deep breathing regularly. Focusing on your breath improves focus and motivation.
Inculcate walking habits: When you walk and pay attention to the sights and sounds, many thoughts enter the mind. A necessary practice is to write them down but then return to the present.
Practice mindful eating. This includes being aware of textures, smells, and flavors and stopping when you feel full, even listening to your body and taking action when you feel hungry.
5. Strengthen your social relationships
Social connection helps you protect your health and prolong your life. It is widely accepted that good relationships with others can have a powerful impact on our health, both emotionally and physically. Whether it is with our family, our romantic partner, our neighbors, our friends or others, social connections can directly affect our biology and our happiness.
6. Remember your good points
We all have strengths and weaknesses, and none of us are perfect. It's easy to think that other people are more talented, successful, and capable than we are when things don't go our way. No matter what it looks like on the outside, it is impossible to know how a person feels on the inside. Remembering what you do well and best can help balance out critical thoughts about yourself. Remember that you are important and that taking care of your emotional health will improve your overall health.
In recent times, due to the pandemic, mental health has deteriorated significantly. Research shows that anxiety and depression are on the rise in the general population, with one in three people experiencing anxiety and one in five experiencing sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms. It is inevitable for a human being to anxious, feel sad, frustrated, challenged or simply overwhelmed and unable to cope during these uncertain times.
What is needed now is to be emotionally healthy, mentally stable, and develop better coping strategies. You can achieve the total happiness and well-being that you have always dreamed of. A thorough mental health examination will help you discover areas where you need to work. You can then access self-help tools or book an appointment with a therapist who can help you find your path to mental health. The sooner you reach out, the better you'll feel.
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