8 ways to stay mentally strong through 2023 | Parenting News,The Indian Express
Nourishing your mind will bring out your best – at work and home, and improve your interpersonal relationships
Each of you might face different struggles in the new year – an intense anxious hour, a parenting fear, the stress of caring for a sick loved one and so on. As the problems differ, so do the coping styles and self-soothing ways. But no matter what your challenges are, your feelings are valid, even if no one else thinks so; you can take small and big steps to look after your mental health. Here is a list of 8 ways to achieve this:
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Brighten your outlook – You can achieve this by consciously holding on to positive experiences and feelings for much longer and being grateful for them. Give less attention to the negative ones. Doing this will enhance your mental well-being significantly.
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Find what helps you destress – Is it sitting on the couch with a blanket sitting cross-legged and meditating, walking outdoors, reading, getting a massage or playing video games? You need to rest and allow yourself to release pent-up stress doing what helps.
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Compassion for yourself – Be compassionate to your mind and silence self-criticism. Do this by speaking to yourself the way your best friend speaks to you. This will enable you to stay calm and to prioritise your needs.
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Vent your Emotions – When issues weigh you down and you can’t talk to someone, write it out and vent in a diary or journal. This is an effective way to let off things that are brewing, so you have a fresh start the next day. Include exercise in your schedule to boost your mood.
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