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5 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health

Mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to your overall well-being.

Taking care of your mental health is all about understanding your individual requirements and adopting routines and habits that support them. At first, this may seem difficult and even selfish, especially if you aren’t used to having your wants and needs taken care of. There’s a lot of work involved, but meditation can help alleviate tension, anxiety, despair, and exhaustion.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us encountered rapid change and uncertainty. As stressful as this time can be, it’s also common for people to be overworked and unable to take care of their mental health. Consider prioritizing your mental health today, this week, and in the future for a better and healthier life. The greatest approach to promoting the well-being of others is to first take care of your own mental health, and these six ideas can help you get started.

The best way to take care of yourself is to look after yourself.

As humans, we were designed to move. Despite this, we are glued to our screens at all hours of the day and night. Make sure you schedule in time to walk, dance, or exercise before you sit down in front of the TV. Keep yourself in shape, eat healthily, and get enough rest. These healthy behaviors are known to have a favorable effect on mental health and help reduce stress levels.

Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.

Stress, anxiety, and exhaustion can all be alleviated through engaging in physical activity in the great outdoors. When you’re caged up, changing your surroundings can help you feel better and get a better night’s sleep. It’s an excellent idea to take a 10-minute walk outside every day. You’ll also discover that other pursuits such as sports, bicycling, mindful meditation, and gardening can provide a significant lift in mood.

Keeping a gratitude diary is a great way to express your appreciation for the people in your life.

Get into the habit of focusing on the positive in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life. Keeping a gratitude journal is a fantastic approach to keep yourself focused on the successful aspects of your life.  You can’t be stressed and grateful at the same time, but you can be joyful and grateful at the same time.

Be among people that bring you joy.

Don’t be just inspired by mindful quotes but make sure you’re surrounded by people who inspire you. When you can’t meet face-to-face, plan for phone conversations or video chats to keep in touch. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to keeping in touch with the people that matter most to you!

When you really want to say no, don’t say yes.

You have a finite amount of time and energy available to you. If you strive to satisfy everyone, not only will you end up exhausted and resentful, but you’ll also miss out on the joy of focusing on what you truly value. Be mindful of how you use your time.

Mental wellness is the foundation of a healthy and happy life. You begin the process of making mental health a primary focus in your life by implementing one or more of these inspirational mental wellbeing guidelines.

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Ronda is a Peak Performance Coach focusing on Life Coaching and the Mental Wellbeing of Athletes in her practice. She is also contracted through a large Division 1 University program to work with their athletes as a mental coach. She specializes in fear, pressure, adversity, uncertainty, removing obstacles, anxiety, doubt, recovering from injuries or setbacks, and identity beyond a sport or a role. She provides a proactive approach to the mental health of athletes and teams on wellbeing and the mental side of the game. Ronda is also an accomplished athlete herself and spent five seasons as a head coach for a Professional Women’s Hockey team in the Premier Hockey Federation, and is a scout for the Nashville Predators of the NHL.

Ronda’s education includes undergraduate studies in Psychology, a Masters in School Counseling and post graduate certifications in Applied Positive Psychology, The R.E.W.I.R.E. Mindset Systemᵀᴹ, and is certified as an Applied Positive Psychology coach, specializing in Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching, Teamwork and Collaboration. While Ronda has specialized in the athletic mindset, she is passionate about helping any person wanting to uncover what is possible and learn to use their mind as an asset for reaching their full potential.

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