Self-Care For Mental Health
Are you taking care of your mental health… Here are some hints and tips that may help you cope a little better as we ride out 2020 and into a new and better 2021.
Are you taking care of your mental health… Here are some hints and tips that may help you cope a little better as we ride out 2020 and into a new and better 2021.
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Mental health is so important. During Covid-19 most of us have had to deal with life differently. Whether we have been in lockdown; living in isolation or quarantine, or have suffered financially – 2020 has been a year like no other. Most of us will admit to struggling at some point. Sometimes it’s anger. Or it could be fear – both of the virus or what the future holds. It is so important to stay in contact with friends, family or even reach out to a helpline. Share your worries, your fears. Holding it in is never a good solution. When you ‘suppress’ emotions, you create ‘depression!’ Talk… to anyone. Watch YouTube comedies. Stop watching the news – it is always going to make you feel worse! And know – this will pass. Everything does.
There are a lot of foods to avoid, here is a list of the 7 worst offenders. Avoid low-fat foods – often when the fat is removed, sugar is added. Avoid high sugar and high foods. Carbs are just sugar by another name. Sugar is addictive. In fact, it is the most addictive substance on earth. Eat small portions and stick to natural foods. Avoid these foods and your health and weight will thank you.
It is very common to have problems with your thyroid. Doctors prescribe pills and potions to fix ‘your problem’ when all you really need to do is pay attention to your health.
How do you manage stress and anxiety? It is a normal part of life. We need stress to grow, expand our thinking and to challenge our thinking. But we cannot allow stress or anxiety to control us, our decisions or our lives. Decide what works for you and create your own anti-stress plan.
Loneliness can creep up on the best of us from time to time. 2020 has created a situation that is making loneliness a challenge in many people’s lives. Are you one of these? If so, it is good to know that, with the right mindset and the drive to change, you can combat loneliness in …
If you’ve been smoking for decades, you may feel like it’s too late to quit. Maybe you think the damage is done as far as your health is concerned, and you’re too set in your ways to change. The truth is that your body will start to recover whenever you stop smoking. Millions of seniors …
Sadly, there are nearly 4000 suicides in Australia each year and nearly 65,000 attempts. Suicide is the leading cause of death in 14 to 45 year old’s in Australia. Covid-19 has dramatically increased these numbers. Everyone needs to know the ‘warning signs’ and when to ask ‘R U OK’ Statistically, 70% of suicides are committed …
Addictions affect nearly every part of your life. Unfortunately, addictions also become progressively worse the longer you have them. Some of the most common addictions include addictions to alcohol, drugs, food, smoking, shopping, and gambling. Some other activities which people do not associate with being addictions are being a gym junkie or constantly exercising; workaholics; …