Mental Health Goals
Your mental health matters. We believe it’s just as important to nourish and take care of our minds as it is to do so for our bodies. Set these goals to make sure your mental health is being taken care of.Meditate for 5 minutes Everyday.
Meditation is so wonderful for the brain and your mental health. It’s all about intentionally releasing your mind from all the stress you’re under. Try it.Start a Gratitude Journal.
Gratitude is a incredible practice to get into. It can be hard to focus on the good, especially if your mind is only focusing on the negatives. Start or end each day by writing down something you are grateful for. This will change your frame of mind and make those stressful things seem not as bad.
Practice deep breathing exercises daily.
Like meditation, deep breathing is a
powerful thing to calm the body down. Not only does it calm down your
flight or fight response but it helps to ground you. Practice inhaling
for four beats and then out for four beats four times in a row. How do
you feel?
Declutter every room in your home.
Hanging onto stuff you no longer need or want can clog up the mind. A tidy space is a happy space. Spend a few hours each weekend going through each room in your home and decluttering the things you no longer have a use for. Your space will be cleaner and your mind will feel lighter.Sleep with your phone in another room.
How often do you wake up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, and find yourself reaching for your phone? I was in such a bad habit of doing this, it was disrupting my sleep cycles and had me mindlessly scrolling. I started sleeping with my phone in another room and it has reduced the temptation to browse the internet at 3am, even with a calm night time routine.Treat yourself to fresh flowers once a week.
There’s nothing quite like fresh flowers in my opinion. Flowers and plants bring such life to a room that can really help perk up your mood. You can grab cheap bouquets at places like Trader Joes (and Whole Foods if you can believe it). Split them up among a few vases as a reminder that you are worth treating yourself to something special.
Define what self-care means to you.
We talk a lot about self-care, but what does that mean to you? Take some time to evaluate what makes you feel cared for, what drains you, and what is good for you even if you don’t like doing it. Knowing these specific things can help you understand how to support yourself emotionally and physically on a regular basis.Get out of your house and/or office for at least 30 minutes everyday.
When our mental health is suffering, the last thing we often want to do is leave our cozy spaces. However, many times this is exactly what you need to do. A change of scenery and pace makes our minds more alert, and fresh air doesn’t hurt either. A habit tracker is a great way to check this off each day.Take one day off of work for a “mental health day.”
We’re advocates for a mental health day. This means taking the day off from work to de-stress and focus on soul-building activities. Chronic stress isn’t good for anyone.
Leave yourself a good morning note every night before bed.
Starting your day with a positive note can put you in a happy frame of mind first thing in the morning!Practice saying “no” and put yourself first.
Saying no is easier said than done, I get it. But consider that saying yes to things you’re heart and mind isn’t fully in isn’t serving anyone.Do a deep clean your living space.
Beyond decluttering, actually clean your living space. Break out the Clorox and scrub every surface possible. It’s probably been awhile since you’ve deep cleaned your space (if ever, no shame). Putting effort into a clean space shows your mind that you deserve it.Identify one thing that drains you and cut it out of your life.
We all have things we do out of obligation. But is there something you absolutely dread doing? It’s okay to stop doing it. Even if it’s a “good” thing like volunteering, it’s not really helping anyone for you to not want to be there. And don’t feel bad about it either.Learn about essential oils and pick your favorites to diffuse.
Essential oils have so many properties, and the ability to calm you is one of them. One of my favorite calming combinations is Lavender and Frankincense. I love diffusing it at night to relax me and promote restful sleep.Do something alone you wouldn’t normally do by yourself.
This might be a bit of a challenge but it’s doable, I promise! This is a way to get yourself out of your comfort zone.
Go to therapy.
If you’re not going to therapy or haven’t tried it in the past, give it a shot. Therapy can be a very self-reflective process that helps you to better understand your emotions and behaviors. There are different types of therapy too, so don’t give up if your first session doesn’t feel like a good fit.Ask for help.
For many of us, asking for help is difficult to do. Instead of trying to do something on your own, reach out. Your friends and family are more than willing to help you.Speak kindly to yourself.
Our internal voices are what we hear 24/7. That little voice in your head matters. Instead of questioning yourself or dwelling on a mistake, tell yourself that it’s okay and give yourself permission to move on. Doing this often enough is powerful enough to rewire your brain. Give it a try.Break out of your routine.
Mixing things up can be enough to get you out of a funk. Making changes to your environment and routine mean you need to be more alert. Try changing one thing in your routine each week for a month and see what happens!Turn your home into a restful retreat.
Is your home a restful, positive
place? We spend a so much of our time at home, it should be a place that
calms you and is inviting. With a few changes, like clearing out
clutter, rearranging your furniture, or painting your walls, you can be
more at peace in your home environment.
To Be Continued...
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