We all have mental as well as physical health to consider, and the way we live our lives has a direct impact on both. Without spending a lot of money, we can make a lot of small changes to improve or maintain our mental health and wellbeing. Diet Eating fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis helps to provide the nutrients your mind and body require. Keeping regular meal times and eating foods like oats and unrefined wholegrains that release energy slowly can also help. Caffeine, alcohol, and sugary foods can all disrupt your sleep patterns, so limiting your intake in the evening can help. There is a strong link between sleep and mental well-being. Living with a mental health problem can affect how well you sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on your mental health, so making sleep a priority can help you maintain your well-being as well as your recovery. Being in the open air There's a lot of evidence to suggest that the combination of colors, sounds, and smells we find outside helps to stimulate our senses, which in turn helps us feel better. As a result, gardening and other outdoor hobbies are frequently a fantastic substitute for traditional sports and exercise. Exercise Structured physical activity can help someone recover from a mental health problem and maintain their health for years to come. When you exercise, your brain chemistry changes due to the release of endorphins, or "feel good" hormones. Joining an activity group, such as a running club, is an excellent way to expand your social circle. Being sociable and connecting with others is rewarding in and of itself, and it can improve mental health significantly. Group yoga or Pilates classes can teach you breathing techniques that can help you relax and disconnect from outside stresses.
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips! They seem so obvious and simple, but they'll for sure make a difference.
People's preferences, issues and lifestyles vary so that's why it's important to try a couple of things out and note down the most effective ones. It's just like doing your own research and taking inventory of what helps you.
I think it's super worthwhile to consider these small and easy things to maintain good mental health, and also note that for people with mental illness these things could help but would not be enough
Lots of good advice here to maintain one's mental health.
Thanks for sharing.