Optimizing your mental health is simpler than you think. I said simple, not easy. Here are 5 ways to improve your mental health and tips to help start the habits.
How to Optimize Mental Health?
To optimize your mental health, you need to optimize your habits.
You already know what is good for you. The hard part is doing them. If you knew why they're important, it can help start your habits.
If you focus on the following 5 ways to optimize your mental health, within one week you will notice an improvement in your mental health.
If it seems like too much, jus t focus on developing 1 of the 5 a week, and then each week add a new way.
You'll notice an improvement within 5 weeks.
1. Eat a Nutritious Diet
Food is the energy that your body runs on.
It's so simple - just eat well.
A vegetable based diet with plenty of whole foods, proteins and healthy fats will optimize your body and brain function.
Overly processed food and highly refined sugars are linked to mood disorders like depression.
Inflammation and poor gut health are also linked stress, anxiety and depression. Worse still - they can be the cause of it!
Treat your body like your car; you wouldn't fill up a cleaned engine with dirty oil.
Tips:
If you crave post meal sugars, replace it with sweet fruit like pink lady apples or oranges.
Ask AI for meal ideas that replace your cravings.
Don't be afraid to treat yourself once a week to build a sustainable habit.
2. Exercise Hard
Exercising releases positive chemicals in the brain like serotonin and endorphins.
Exercising also gets the blood circulating well in your body, boosting energy levels and productivity.
You will also develop mental strength by maintaining the habit of exercise.
Exercising will also help with your sleep, but make sure to give your body a rest as it can also create problems with sleep.
Tips:
Monitor your energy levels throughout the day and add exercise into your low periods.
Have a set time every day so your body begins to crave exercise.
Don't make excuses - you're never too tired or too busy.
3. Meditate Daily
There are many types of meditation methods.
We are the experts in helping you deal with the root cause of your issues. With our method and guidance, we help you identify and let go of the source of your problems.
Meditation can reduce mental health disorders like anxiety, stress and depression.
Most people take care of their body, but rarely take care of their mind.
During the pandemic, "meditation" was searched the most per capita in Australia. It suggests when we lead our busy, distracting, entertainment filled lives we don't have to sit with our minds.
But what happens when you can't move your body anymore?
Tips:
Box breathing is a simple and quick way to take your mind off stress.
Dealing with the root cause of stress, anxiety, and depression will strengthen your mind.
Start with just 10 minutes of guided meditation a day.
4. Live a Fulfilling Life
Studies are starting to show that leading a fulfilled life improves your mental health and wellbeing.
Many people attach their sense of self to work. There are fears artificial intelligence will replace jobs, so it's important to prepare now.
Finding a sense of purpose beyond work will give life meaning and create a sense of fulfillment.
Tips:
Try one selfless act a day - helping others is very rewarding.
Volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
Learn about AI and stay ahead to find meaning beyond work.
5. Sleep Properly
Your brain consume the most energy of any organ. Therefore, you need to recharge it.
Sleep restores your energy and stabilizes your mood throughout the day giving you mental strength and clarity.
A lack of sleep creates cravings for sugars and carbohydrate dense foods which can create a negative habit loop.
Tips:
Try discarding meditation if you suffer from overthinking
Your night time routine will set your mind into sleep mode
Avoid social media and electronic devices an hour before bed
Make sure you're sleeping a dark, cool and cozy room.
Conclusion
Optimizing your mental health doesn't have to be hard. If you focus on these 5 ways, you will notice a difference within 1 week. If you struggle with too many negative habits, just focus on 1 step a week.
Which one do you need to start with from today?
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