Mental health is very important, it’s what gets us up in the morning and helps us sleep at night, without proper mental health we won’t function as an individual in society.  Let’s not forget to add that mental health is pretty much key to health and wellness, and I’ve always been a firm believer of positive thinking which can pretty much get you where ever you need to go. I am happy to share with you now some mental health tips that will help you power through in some of your weakest moments or when you need that extra push, like a lot of us need from time to time.

Not everything can be in your control – Let whatever is out of your control be exactly that. There are a lot of things in our lives we tend to blame on ourselves and even when it is beyond us, we still blame ourselves. This little mental health tip should allow yourself some slack as no matter what you do sometimes, things aren’t always in your hands and that’s alright.

Take the time to enjoy the little things – In this hectic world where work is important and you need to get to the office 10 seconds sooner, make sure you keep up your mental health by enjoying the little things from time to time. Maybe it’s a special cup of coffee or a calming cup of tea, in fact it could be a granola bar, whatever you enjoy take a few minutes off and just have fun with it. Your wellness depends on these little breaks you promise yourself.

Whether it be a physical activity like joining a new sport or signing up for a class to learn a new skill, it is good for your mental health to challenge yourself. You will reap a lot of gains out of it.

Challenge yourself – Make sure you keep yourself in tiptop shape but continuously challenging yourself to things you know you can do. Don’t make it too easy or it won’t be a real challenge but don’t make it impossible either as you’ll just stress yourself and your mental health if you overdo it.

Do not ignore stress – Nothing tears down mental stress more than ignoring stress which a lot of people do, this is a big no-no my dear friends. If you intend on pushing forward with your wellness and healthy mental status, make sure to find a way to deal with your stress and move forward, don’t let it fester.

Be in the moment – I realize that tomorrow a lot of things might be due or you have so much to do for an event in a day or two you feel like you’re swallowed whole, don’t let it get the better of your mental health. Breathe in and understand that everything that can be done can be done right now and at this moment. It is in your best interest to keep yourself in the present, don’t worry about the past or the future just think about the now, this will lessen the burden and improve your wellness.

There is no shame in asking for help – Asking for help is not a weak thing to do, no matter what anybody says, when you are in over your head ask for help, this will do leaps and bounds for your mental health. Just knowing that you don’t have to be alone will immediately relieve some stress on your mental health and you definitely want that at all cost.

Positive people beget positive people – When you are positive and have a good aura about you, you attract others that are like you as well and this is a great thing to help you with your mental health. Keep yourself surrounded with positive people and you will improve your mental health and wellness as well.

Meditate – Take a few minutes a day to quietly meditate and refocus on things you need to do or better yet, focus on what you need to do to strengthen your mental health. This is a simple tip to simply remove the clutter from your mind.

Not everything needs to be perfect – Nothing strains mental health than the pursuit of the impossible, a lot of perfectionists end up having tired mental health strength as they keep at it.  Aim to be happy and not perfect, this will make your life a whole lot easier and that is just great for your wellness too.

It’s okay to say no – There are too many people out there who can’t seem to say: “No”, no matter what is asked of them. This really takes a toll on your mental health and can be very detrimental to your wellness. Learn to say “No” when you have to, there’s nothing wrong with it at all.

It’s perfectly alright not to be alright all the time – If you are happy all the time, there might be something wrong. As great as it is to be positive a lot, there is nothing wrong with being sad or not okay once in awhile. There is no mental health that can be considered healthy if you are always blatantly happy.

Cry when you want to cry – There’s no need to stop crying or to force yourself not to, everyone deserves a good cry and there is nothing wrong with it at all. Your mental health needs a period of waterworks from time to time and that’s perfectly normal.

Celebrate when you want to celebrate – Inversely to crying, you should celebrate when you should too. Enjoy the small victories or large wins in your life, you deserve it and your wellness and mental health deserve it too.

Find things that make you happy – Pick up a book or find a hobby that agrees with you, this helps you take away anxiousness and helps strengthen mental health against the stress you are bound to face.

Get a well-deserved rest – There is nothing better for your mental health than a full night’s rest. When all else fails, go to bed and let tomorrow be, just sleep it off and you’ll see that you’ll be in a better place after some rest.

Break free from routine – While routines are great and all, nothing causes boredom on your mental health more than routine. So take a break every now and then, have fun and let yourself experience something new. Your health and wellness will thank you dearly.

Take the time to enjoy the little things, relax and treat yourself. Maybe it’s a cup of tea, or whipping up your favorite dessert, give yourself a pat on the back after surviving a stressful day.

Treat yourself well – Make time to treat your biggest fan: yourself. It can be whatever. Maybe a movie that you wanted to watch or a good old soak in the tub with music and a glass of wine, this will do great things for your mental health.

Be a healthier you – Nothing helps mental health more than a healthy body. Take the time to come up with a workout routine or find an exercise that you enjoy doing. I personally enjoy a good run and if you are interested too, maybe you can read more on how to start running.

Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose – Not everything in the world can be won and you have to be okay with that, or your mental health will take a beating if you insist on always winning. At any given point you should always know that there is a chance to lose and that is alright, it’s what you do after losing that counts.

Freedom is all yours for the taking – The freedom we have is choosing the battles we are up against and what we allow to affect us. This removes a ton of burden from your mental health knowing that whatever you are facing, you are choosing it freely and of your own will.

When all things feel a little too heavy and your mental health is taking a beating, remember these tips and for sure your wellness will improve, your mood will lighten and you’ll have a better chance of facing whatever you’re up against. Remember, all this is your choice, choose well and know that even if you have a big challenge ahead, you can always, always ask for help. Stay healthy!