Daily Habits that will help improve your Mental Health!

Go for a MORNING walk.

There is nothing more soothing to the mind and soul than receiving fresh morning air and some sunshine. You don’t have to walk for hours to receive benefits- a simple 20 minute walk will just do.

Sweat it OUT.

A good 20-45 minute workout (5 days a week) will do wonders for your body and your mental health. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. The release of endorphins is what produces that incredible “euphoric” feeling after you work out. Best feeling in the world. 

Hydrate, but really HYDRATE.

When I mean hydrate, I really mean HYDRATE. Hydrate as in drink 2L of water, not just one glass of water a day.It has been said that depression is also linked to dehydration. 

When our bodies are dehydrated, we are more prone to feelings of sadness and anxiety. Not only that, but a dehydrated body also lacks energy. If your body doesn’t have energy, there is so little that can be accomplished. The inability to complete regular activities can increase the feelings of sadness, frustration, and anxiety! Which is why, it is highly important to hydrate.  

Become obsessed with FRUITS.

Changing your eating habits is important, but sometimes tricky to do instantly.

Instead of focusing on eliminating all the “bad/unhealthy” food that you consume, begin adding healthy food to your diet. As you begin adding healthier foods to your diets, your body will slowly begin to detach itself from unhealthy foods and once you know it, you will begin to seek for healthy food more and more! The foods that you eat the most are the foods that you will crave the most. 

Nuts Intake - 10 Almonds x day

Almonds are incredibly packed in nutrients. Almonds are rich in fiber, protein, vitamin-E, antioxidants and all that good stuff! Almonds help reduce headaches; improve your brain, eye, and skin health; control your blood pressure and sugar; and even boost your immune system. 

 Force a smile - fake it, till you make it.

This one’s very simple, yet so tricky to do. Because let’s face it, who want’s to smile when you’re feeling depressed or stressed? Not me. However, when you know that smiling can alleviate some of the internal pain you are feeling, how can you not at least try?

Smiling releases dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin – which are all good neuropeptides that help alleviate pain, improve your mood and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety . Neuropeptides are molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other. 

Schedule "ME" time.

One of the things I have learnt over the years is the importance of appreciating your own company. It is so important to disconnect yourself from the world to focus on YOU, even if it’s only for a few minutes a day. We spent most of our time worrying about others, why not do the same with ourselves? How can we be of help to others if we aren’t at our best? Alone time helps us reflect on ourselves and recharge.

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