Mental Wellness Tips

• Ask for help – may be difficult but it is an important skill to develop. Check first with any beliefs around it – sometimes we have our own thoughts that stop us. Once we get past those, then most people are willing to help.
• Establish boundaries – boundaries can clearly communicate personal needs (e.g. time, space, beliefs) and help others understand how to respect you and your needs. Whether it be at work or home, it’s important to give ourselves permission to create boundaries.
• Make time for self-care – Engage in mindfulness or breathing-based activity, take 15 minutes for a creative outlet, or even simply take a bath or shower.

Stress can zap our concentration, make us irritable or depressed, and harm our personal and professional relationships.

• Walk and talk – try standing or walking while taking a phone call. Level up more by adding a few leg raises or calf raises.
• Stretch it out – set an alarm to take hourly stretches. This will improve productivity and help with feeling refreshed.
• Work it out – create a free workout calendar, no equipment needed. Search for equipment-free workouts and free online classes.

Daily physical activity can help your mood by decreasing stress, anger, and tension as well as reduce anxiety and depression.

• Keep it real – move from small talk to real talk. Bring up meaningful conversation while practicing active listening and share what’s on your mind.
• Join a class or club – make a list of your favorite activities and seek out gatherings of like minded people.
• Strengthen current relationships – commit to a certain amount of time each week to reach out to people you want to be in contact with regularly.

Stress can zap our concentration, make us irritable or depressed, and harm our personal and professional relationships.