Impulse Leisure | Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It's not something you should be proactive with now and again, but every day just like with activity and exercise, to ensure you maintain a healthy mindset.

The past few years have been trying times for everyone, and many of us are still dealing with the after-effects, on top of new and pre-existing mental health conditions. Staying on top of your mental wellbeing will benefit you in the present and the future. It will also reduce the risk of physical health problems later in life.

There are little things you can practice every day that go a long way in improving your mental health at home. So, why not make a start with the following tips?

Live in the Present

Taking time to be in the present rather than caught up in the past or with negative thoughts and feelings will help you gain a better perspective. You will notice whilst practising being mindful how much these negative thoughts and feelings are overriding your brain, and it's hard to get rid of them if you allow them to take over.

So, try focussing on your breathing and get in touch with your senses and surroundings to help ground your mind and body to the present moment.

Reframe Your Mindset

It's surprising how much a negative mindset can impact our physical health, with conditions such as chronic stress and anxiety causing complications in places like the muscles, head, and gut. The way we think, feel, and behave is linked, so regular patterns of negative thoughts and feelings will impact you in ways you never thought they would.

Reframing your mindset is essentially retraining your brain to think a certain way, making you stronger and more likely to fight it. Your brain is incredibly powerful, and it's yours, so you have the power to turn things around.

Accept Your Beautiful Self

The hustle and bustle of modern-day living is a lot of pressure. It can be hard to find the time to take care of yourself, but things as simple as visiting the hairdresser or taking a long hot bath with some candles go a long way in making you feel good about yourself.

There aren't just the pressures of everyday life with family and work, but many of us find ourselves caught up in social media, constantly scrolling on our phones and comparing our lives to the likes of social media influencers. So, take a step back and immerse yourself in the real world because that's what really matters.

Get Organised

Decluttering your home and life can help declutter your brain!

Cleaning isn't for everyone, and certain mental health conditions can make it very difficult to carry out personal hygiene tasks. However, hygienic practices can help encourage rumination in the brain and prevent excessive thinking.

Another way you can help improve your mental wellbeing is by keeping a diary or to-do list to help you achieve a clutter-free life. You can even create a list of goals to achieve, and the satisfaction of crossing them off your list will be sure to make you feel a little bit better.