6. What is Mental Health?
MENTAL HEALTH is a state of
well-being in which an
individual realizes his or her
own abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can
work productively and is able
to make a contribution to his
or her community.
7. The COVID-19 PANDEMIC is not simply about the DISEASE.
Mental Health concerns emerged as a crises.
16. Aside from the pandemic (psychosocial impact,
poor mental health can be associated with rapid
social change, stressful work condition, social
exclusion ,unhealthy lifestyle and physical ill-health.
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19. BENEFITS OF TAKING CARE OF OUR SELVES
• Regulates our
thoughts, feelings
and action.
• Help us to feel
good about
ourselves , raises
our self-awareness
and self-esteem
• Promotes
productivity and
effectiveness in our
tasks.
24. Eat Comfortable Food
Treating yourself
to a decent and
comfortable meal
could help you
start the day on a
good mood.
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25. Sleep
Well
Studies show that people
who are sleep deprived
experience more negative
moods. Create a sleep
schedule and stick to it as
much as possible.
26. Drink Water
Dehydration affects
mood, concentration
and energy levels so
the last thing you want
to be is dehydrated.
Take a bottle with you!
And don’t forget to
take vitamins
everyday.
32. Keep It Simple
Look at ways to keep your life
simple. Don’t say yes to things
you don’t want to do and practice
honesty with people.
33. Reach Out
If you feel like you need it,
be brave and get some
support. Don’t suffer in
silence, get some help!
34. Rest Between Battles
Dividing tasks into small chunks and taking breaks between each
to stretch, walk or text a friend, can allow our body to begin
replenishing its resources.
35. Practice Mindfulness
The only wrong way to meditate is to not do it at all, so why not
give it a go? Take the time to sit still with yourself. Just like your
body needs attention and exercise, so does your mind.
36. Accept and
forgive yourself
Setting goals and resolutions
for a new year is a great
motivator, but don’t let those
goals turn into beating sticks.
Be supportive of yourself.
38. Find a
Hobby
Spending some time to
reconnect with what
you enjoy can improve
your outlook. You could
also invest more time
in a passion project
that excites you. Take
an online course,
seminar or workshop.
40. Socialize
Making plans to see
friends is a great way of
boosting your overall
well-being and
happiness.
41. Reconnect
Sometimes we leave friendships too
long without communication and stay
disconnected from the world. So, start
your day by sending a short message
to a friend or family member.
42. Try to form relationships with
positive people you admire
and respect. You can also find
someone who could benefit
from your positivity and help.
Create Positive
Connections
45. Spend Time with
Your Family
Spending more time with family can definitely improve your
mood. It can even boost your immune system.
46. Book a
Day Away
In order to think more
positively and
optimistically about the
future, try booking
yourself a little break
away that you can look
forward to.
