10 Ways of Fostering Positive Mental Health
Let us talk about positive mental health for a change. You don’t need to be mentally ill to talk about mental health. Everyone needs sound mental health. The times are uncertain and everyone is going through some stress. As we grow older, our physical health is weakening and our mental health also nose dives. Most older people suffer from stress or depression. Let me share 10 Ways of Fostering Positive Mental Health.
Fortunately, there are many ways that you can foster positive mental health and combat some challenges that come with retirement years.
What is positive mental health?
Being mentally healthy is primarily the existence of positive attributes and characteristics, such as a feeling of resolve, gladness, sustaining gratifying bonds, and living life to the fullest.
Good mental health is when individuals can-
- Comprehend their own potential
- Keep the muscles working
- Manage the normal stresses of day-to-day life.
- Be community-centric by participating actively in the community.
- Being mentally and psychologically well
10 Ways of Fostering Positive Mental Health and adopt a more positive mental attitude
- Keep a close watch on your physical health
A healthy mind is a healthy body is a truth, as both are co-related. You can’t feel good mentally if your physical requirements are awry. Can you feel good on an empty stomach? Exercise keeps mental health grievances at bay as it leads to the discharge of endorphins. This leads to a feel-good factor and gives energy. Regular exercise can also help you sleep better and give you a good night’s sleep.
2. Have a Healthy Network
Man is basically a social animal. Even introverts are social creatures, and even the most introverted seek those of their own kind. Long-distance relationships are surviving, but the desire for genuine conversations and proximity to a physical meeting only can take the relationship forward.
- Be Positive to boost your Mental Health
There is a connection between expending positive words and positive mental health. When you’re feeling low, you tumble into a negative mode. The mind then switches only to the negative and pushes the positive thoughts to the back of the mind. Consciously, cajole the mind to spout positive things. Tackle them one by one. Every negative thought generates a positive one.
- Value Yourself
Be your own favourite. Treat yourself kind-hearted and do not deprecate yourself. Indulge in some “ME” time. Dabble in your hobbies-play wordle, dance, or learn some music. Indulge yourself at the spa or treat yourself to great food.
5. Good people should be like your armour
Stay away from toxic people. Build a strong network with family and friends. Socialising is very important, as none of us can survive alone. On holidays and weekends, make plans for a weekend trip, picnic, the movies, the city club, or just an informal chat. This would keep you chirpy and mentally healthy.
10 Ways of Fostering Positive Mental Health
- Brush up your coping skills
These days, stress is a part of life and coping with it is the only way to tackle it. Deep breathing is a great way to destress. Polish your pranayama and meditation skills. Chant, pray, or do Relaxation to clear your mind and see the world as a great place to live in. Anticipate the stress symptoms and do not stay alone. Get out of the house and take a walk or walk your dog. The fresh air will do a load of good. Laughter is really the best medicine so, binge-watch stand-up comedies and try to have a smiling countenance. Nobody likes to be around a grumpy person.
- Set Attainable Goals
Write your goals and plans in a diary. Below that, note down the timeline and how you are going to achieve them. Could be academically, professionally, and personally. Tick off each point as and when you achieve it. This will keep you buoyed up and make you realize your self-worth.
- Avoid alcohol and other drugs
Alcohol is used to drown all sorrows. Have it in moderation and do not get sozzled. These days, drugs are the sure-shot way to keep you in a stupor as long as the effect lasts Once the withdrawal symptoms kick in the desperate hunt for the next fix, starts. Alcohol and drugs are not a solution for a stressed mind. Instead, they only intensify the problem.
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Dark Chocolate
This one is a personal favourite. Pop in some dark chocolate chunks every few days. Chocolate gives a feel-good factor and enhances brainpower. Theobromine, flavonoids, and caffeine, together heighten awareness and mental skills,
10. Practice forgiveness
Let the grudges fly free in the sky. Forgive all those who have stepped on your toes. When you forgive, you free yourself from toxicity. You will also have a feeling that people who forgive have a contented life and better mental health.10 Ways of Fostering Positive Mental Health are doable.
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Very true and informative post, definitely helpful.
I am too writing on Mental Health and these are some amazing points that could help reduce the mental tension people have. Thanks for some amazing tips
Read every word of it. Though different points are spoken in different places, it is good to see all of them in one place. Enjoyed your post.
These are good and practical tips to achieve positive mental health. Surrounding yourself with positive people and maintaining a good lifestyle always helps.
I really really like your tips.. infact u hit the bull’s eye! All are so realistic and doable… the chocolate one is my fav… hahahaha.
Just one thing I noticed… Point 3, line 2… there’s a typo that changes the meaning of the sentence… pls have a look.
I agree Harjeet ji, keeping yourself positive is the key for mental wellbeing. I truly believe in self love and having positive people around you. Do what you love and what inspires you. Great pointer.
Important points to note to be mentally fit. Among the 10 , i loved where u mentioned be your own favourite. I need to work on that and totally in sync with u in all the above mentioned points
I strongly agree with surrounding yourself with the right kind of people. Supportive, understanding, genuine people are good for one’s mental health and good for one’s soul too.
I resonate the most with the watching one’s physical health bit a lot.
These are great tips to foster positivity around oneself. The more we talk about mental health the more we become aware that positivity is the key to a happy life and happy health mentally and physically both.
Very well compiled Harjeet ji. Following this lifestyle is not impossible, although it might seem a little difficult at first. For example practice forgiveness. How important it is for good mental health but not easy. I so hope we could all be more forgiving.
Glad to know that you are taking these steps towards your Mental Health, Harjeet. I know you have been through a lot and i wish you peace and happiness. With these steps you are bound to feel better soon. Take care and thanks for spreading awareness about a very important topic.
A very important post. There are simple things we can easily add to our daily lives. Exercise really helps when feeling down. My favorite is chocolate.
This is very helpful- I have been trying to take more steps to improve my mental health and this is very helpful- staying away from alcohol and toxic people have already given my mood a boost!
Lovely read and simple easy tips to remain sane and positive.
A beautiful post. There is no quick and easy solution but a journey. We need to value ourselves instead of self-deprecating behavior. It is not easy but is a step to better mental health.
Such an important post! Mental health has been a topic often ignored, and finally it has found a place of its own. I totally agree to all these points. Specially it is seen that people get addicted to alcohol to deal with stress. That’s so wrong.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. So all your points are actually helpful.
I loved the idea of dark chocolate!! Mental health is really important for us and I thing we as bloggers doing great job to make people aware about it.
Very useful post about mental health. I agree with all the points here. Setting attainable goals and keeping yourself physically active can help a lot.
People are currently living a very hectic life and they really need some sessions which give them mental health. You have posted a very informative post.
These are some genuinely practical tips. I’m particularly happy about dark chocolate.
Wow thanksfor sharing these tips for positive mental health. They’re really helpful
Very apt tips for anyone to maintain mental health. I especially like the forgive part – the hardest to do but so crucial for out own peace of mind and to move forward.
Wow! You have mentioned all the points to be positive and Mentally healthy, I do agree with all the points you have mentioned. Socializing has been moved to bay due to COVID norms, I hope with the things getting back to normal we all meet friends and socialize more often.
Mental health is a very sensitive issue these days. We should be more vocal on this topic. Loved the write up as we seriously think about resolution and how to prevent this.
I had a smile on my face throughout while reading this post. Loved the way you penned it.
Great tips Harjeet… I especially liked the dark chocolate one!