5 Tips To Improve Your Mental Health

1. Sleep can be a big factor in your mental health.

I know that when I don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day I make many irrational decisions. I would plan to eat heathy or not spend money on unnecessary things. When I was sleep deprived, all those goals would go out the window. I feel like myself control was nonexistent. I can be easily irritated at things that wouldn’t normally bother me. It is also said that not getting enough rest can lead to mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, just to name a few. Regardless of the crucialness of sleep to operate in a fully functional way, many Americans suffer from an unbelievable amount of sleep disorders. Some of the most common are insomnia, sleep apnea, night terror, sleep walking, sleep paralysis, and restless leg syndrome. There are ways to treat these symptoms. I recommend getting a good night’s sleep to improve your mood and have a more productive day. This article explains 17 Proven tips to sleep better at night.

Sleep better 17 proven tips

Ways to treat sleep disorders

2. Read Inspirational Books, Quotes and Blogs

Some of my favorite inspirational books

Make your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven



I love this book because it gives you little tasks at a time, which is great with someone that gets overwhelmed easily.

Just Breathe by Bookswithsoul.com



I love this one because it’s a journal. It’s great because all you have to do is post in it once in the morning and only 1.Positive thought. Who can’t do that? iIf it’s going to make you happier and when you are having a bad day you can go back and read it. It will brighten your mood because it will remind you of all the positive in you life. No matter what, it could be worse so count your blessings.



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Positive and inspirational quotes

When I read positive quotes it gives me a boost of motivation and changes my mindset in a positive way.

3. Surround yourself with positive people

When you are surrounded by positive and successful people, they tend to challenge you, inspire you and help you grow. At work you don’t want to be around the people who gossip and start trouble. The negative energy will have a detrimental effect on you. Have you ever heard the quote “you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with” a quote by Jim Rohn? Link-Top 25 Quotes by Jim Rohn



Pay attention to the people you are closest to. At work you want to hang out with the hard workers, people that have goals, morals and ambition. Sticking with that group is going to challenge you to work harder, inspire you to conquer your fears and dive into your passions. It also helps your character and the way people perceive you. This will also help with your self-esteem because you will feel more accomplished.

4. Take a Vacation



Getting away from your normal routine helps clear your mind and refresh. This is going to lower your stress level. It alleviates the anxiety of everyday tasks. As a result, it is easier to get a good night’s rest. If you’re anything like me, your mind constantly races at night about things I need to get done, work progress and things that our out of my control. It has also been stated that after a vacation it makes you more productive at work because you had time to relax and reset.

5. Try something new

One of my favorite things to do is DIY Projects. I use my Pinterest board and log all of my ideas. Then go to YouTube to watch a video on how to do it and what is needed. I recently made a pair of distressed jeans I have also cut my own hair in layers and cut bangs, all using YouTube. You can go to a motorcycle class and learn how to ride a bike. Join a club on Meetup, it’s a great app to find locals who enjoy the same things you do. Examples:: Hiking clubs, book reading groups, walking groups, networking groups, singles groups, sober group fun and so many more. It is a great way to meet people in your local area that enjoy the same hobbies you like.

Thanks for reading and I hope it helps some!

Xoxoxox

Tanya

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