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Mental wellness allows us to keep our minds creative, curious and stimulated. People can find their balance through the activities they enjoy. For example, my mind feels refreshed whenever I upcycle old branded bags by painting on them.
I feel stumped when an activity I'm doing isn’t mentally stimulating for me. It gets mundane. I feel stale, and feel like I am doing things half heartedly.
The pandemic might have changed the way we keep ourselves mentally stimulated. Even so, we can find alternatives, and use the power of the internet to our advantage. Here are some things that we can do:
1. ) Completing word games or puzzles
Puzzles are classic choices for a good pastime. It allows us to ponder, challenges our brain, and keeps us mentally stimulated. Although every thing now is available online, nothing beats the good old fashion game of scrabble and jigsaw puzzle.
2. ) Listening and watching documentaries
With many sources of media available, there are many documentaries we can watch and listen to. The last one I watched was a 2021 documentary film entitled 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible. I highly recommend it.
3. ) Taking up certification classes for fun
I started this 2016 before I left my flying career. I enjoyed taking certification classes because I attained more skills, and discovered more about myself. The last ones that I took were about the science of well-being and mindfulness. There are a lot of available certification programs online now. It's amazing that some of them are ridiculously so affordable, or even free.
4. ) Learning a new language
Learning a new language can be challenging especially when its structured in a way that is too far fetched from our mother tongue. I learned to speak Niponggo and Spanish. Although I'm quite rusty, it’s really fun when I get to practice them when I travel.
5. ) Read a book
I love reading self-help and non-fiction books. I would usually read two or three at a time. Most of the books that I enjoy would have a lot of markings on them. I would draw, and write my insights as they come while reading. So in a way, they become my journal.
As Ernie Baron once said, “If there’s no knowledge, there’s no power.” Keeping a sharp mind helps us take on challenges, prevent memory loss, and open your mind to new opportunities. It will give us more creative ideas, and even creative ways to make them come true.
Let’s keep our brains active, and be in control of our thoughts. Let's take care of our mental health.
Some people are unable to perform anything when they are not in their "zone," which is why we must create our space.
DIY renovations are becoming increasingly popular. People are gaining ideas on how to personalize their area. We learn how to make use of available space to maximize productivity.
If we have some extra room, we shouldn't be scared to move through with improvements and fill our homes with items we like. If we want to stay motivated on our wellness journey, we should surround ourselves with things that inspire us.
Our area should be filled with things that inspire us, and remind us why we work so hard to improve our lives. We can go ahead and add some dramatic lights, indoor plants, and change the temperature.
It will also act as a haven for us on days when we become lost in our thoughts.
If you share a room with someone else, set apart a spot for yourself and decide when you'll be staying there. It teaches you how to negotiate with others in this way. It also teaches you to be disciplined and resourceful!
Your zone should be a place for your spirit to grow. It should inspire you to aspire to be a better person than you were the day before. May blossoms of tranquility flourish in our surroundings.
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Our emotional wellness is our ability to express, understand, and accept emotions. It allows us to handle stress, adapt, and bounce back from difficult times. You see, when our emotional well-being isn’t good, it also affects our other aspects of life.
Ever since the pandemic started, the quarantines made us do several forced changes in our lifestyle. Not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. Many of us have experienced emotional distress, and we felt that it’s hard to fall back on how we were pre-pandemic.
These times were challenging, and it simply zaps our energy much quicker.
We must seek time and ways for self-care to keep our emotional health in tip-top shape. Are you looking for ways to improve your emotional well-being? What you can do first is assess before planning.
Think of it like your checkpoint. You can pause for a moment, assess deeply, and ask yourselves some of these questions. You can jot it down in your journal.
What am I feeling right now?
Is there anything stressing me out?
What are my methods of coping when I’m distressed?
Have I connected with someone emotionally as of late?
Am I being mindful, or am I moving on autopilot as of the moment?
Am I expecting anything good in return?
What did I do last time to bounce back from setbacks?
What are the lessons I got from these experiences?
Once done with your assessment, it is time to map out your way towards emotional wellness. You can choose only one thing to improve on and take your time with it. After all, wellness is a continuous journey.
Remember, kindness starts by being kind to yourself emotionally. It may take time, but we all heal eventually. Time to kiss negativity, self-loathing, and self-depreciation goodbye!
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