Tips to gain your mental health

Not only your physical health is essential, but also, your mental well-being deserves the necessary attention. Especially in this time - where we are locked up in our own home for weeks - be careful not to neglect your mind. Because that can, in turn, cause physical complaints. We Pinkymind are happy to give you tips to gain your mental health!

Discover something new

Think about what inspires you. Is it a certain kind of movie? A music genre? Recipes? Art? Write down for yourself what stimulates you creatively and look for new inspiration in this area. You will be amazed at how many new options you will encounter just after a simple Google search!

Sports, sports, sports!

Physical exertion has been proven to help combat depressed or depressed feelings. So start slowly with a walk and build it up at your own discretion. Yes, exercising isn't made more comfortable for you now that all gyms are closed, but there are still plenty of options to work up a sweat. In addition to running, you can also create some space in your living room and get started via various YouTube training courses. Or register for online counselling, which will also motivate you to keep exercising during the coming weeks.

Compliment yourself

How do you see yourself? You probably have a lot to say about yourself. We are always critical of ourselves. So try to pay more attention to the positive things. What are character traits you are happy with? What made a good day today? What do you excel at? Write these things down for yourself daily.

Friends and family

Appreciate the people you prefer around you. By telling/showing your friends and family that you love them, not only they but also you will be happy. And that is also fine by phone or a sincere WhatsApp message.

Colours

Do something where you don't have to focus but just let your thoughts run wild. Make a scrapbook, colour an adult colouring page or clay something. As long as you are busy with your hands and you can relax.

Laugh

Laughter helps to make you feel good. So watch something to laugh at. Scroll through your favourite videos, watch something fun on YouTube or catch your favourite show on Netflix. And does it really not work? Make Cushy. Then ask a friend to do something fun together. Although it is not smart now because of Corona to physically get close to others, you can really have a lot of fun with each other from a distance. Play a game together online, call each other for a fun conversation, or watch a show on Netflix together via Netflix Party (tip!).

Get out there

Sitting indoors continuously and only seeing the four walls of your office garden or living room is not inspiring. Make a list of all the fun activities that can be done in your area. Stroll through the most beautiful parks, visit a sculpture garden, choose a cycling route through the forest - just be a tourist in your own city!

Start a journal

Keeping a journal can help to sort out your thoughts, wishes, and concerns. You force yourself, as it were, to untangle and put into words the mess in your head.

Conclusion

Having to decide at the last minute what to eat tonight, what to wear to work, or to keep in your head in your to-do list - it's all extremely stressful and exhausting. Therefore, plan as much as possible in advance, such as meals, outfits for important moments and write down your to-do lists in an app or on paper. You will become more relaxed and immediately get a lot of mental space to do creative, fun things.

In case of a position when self-help appears useless, reach out for expert help. like mental health counselling or online therapy where you don’t need to feel social pressure. You should know seeking help is a sign of strength.