Five Resolutions for Mental and Emotional Health
New Year, The phrase “New Year” itself brings many hopes for a fresh start and new plans. Then again, these hopes fade away when we realize that out of our many goals, the ones that matter the most from the practical side to us are lost and forgotten already. If this happens to us, shouldn’t we suggest some healthy resolutions?
The teenage years are one of the most stressful phases of life, although it’s not as complex as what we face in the later stages of life. But since they are new to this phase of life, they find it difficult to adjust to their new lifestyle. Anxiety, depression, and bullying are significant issues they face.
This new year, we’ve put together a list of healthy resolutions that will benefit not only teenagers but everyone’s mental and emotional well-being as well:
1. Make happiness your priority:
The priority is finding joy in saying no to work or things you don’t want to do. This will save you a lot of time and energy to do what makes you happy. It can be as simple as listening to music, playing any sport, or doing art.
2. Engage with positive self-talk:
A voice that continuously plays in your head and revisits all the events that took place that day. It is the voice that identifies our self-identity. Sally, this voice typically criticizes our actions, which eventually demotivates us. Fortunately, this isn’t permanent, and with time, we stop evaluating ourselves harshly. This voice eventually changes from “You can’t do this” to “Yes, it’s difficult, but I’ll try my best.”
3. Spend less time on social networking sites:
Most youngsters spend a lot of their time on social media. To some extent, it’s good to be up-to-date. But there is a chance that the person might get addicted to it and might develop a fear of being left out of some other person’s life. Studies show that spending more time on social media can affect mental health. So it is advisable to prevent such a situation before it becomes extreme.
4. Maintaining a daily diary:
A habit of maintaining a daily diary can reduce stress and anxiety. Writing the daily events somewhere helps get negative thoughts out of our heads. It also helps in keeping track of the problems you face. It can become a method of gratitude practice. It develops genuine thankfulness and appreciation, strengthens relationships, and enhances physical health.
5. Ask for help:
Sometimes we feel embarrassed about seeking others’ help, but there is nothing to be shy about it. Everyone knows that everyone needs help sometimes, so ask for it if you need some assistance. And if you are having trouble with your mental health, seeking professional help is advisable.
If you’re struggling with something in your life, you should never feel awkward or a burden when asking for help. Finding yourself in a positive place with your mental health, may also require you to assess other areas of your health that may need further support. For example, your mental health may be struggling because you aren’t in a good place with your physical health. Having an ongoing health issue such as an injury, or skin issue can really damage your self esteem. If this is the case, you should feel able to reach out for medical support and find the cure for your ongoing health issues. Whether you’re trying out hidradenitis suppurativa cream for a skin issue, or you’re seeking physical therapy for an ongoing pain, there are so many different ways in which you can address it. When all of this comes into play, you will start to feel more confident and positive about your mental and emotional health over time.
Ritika Behera
