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1 Key Tips to Wellness
- Recognize that everyone is different.
- Realize there are no quick fixes regarding mental illness.
- Trust yourself.
- Believe in yourself.
- Understand that living a happy and healthy lifestyle may be a lifetime commitment, but not life consuming.
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2 How You Can Begin to Find Wellness
- Evaluate all reasons that can be causing your mental unwellness.
- Obtain information regarding all treatment plans that may potentially be beneficial to you.
- Acknowledge that more than one treatment plan may be needed.
- Research all pros and cons of a treatment plan.
3 Wellness Journey Tips
- Discover what is right for you.
- Introduce yourself to new relaxation techniques.
- Develop a self-care plan for yourself.
- Take time for yourself.
- Find your balance
4 Taking Charge of Your Wellness
- Allow for setbacks.
- Accept wellness takes time.
- Keep moving forward no matter how hard.
- Support your achievements no matter how small they may feel.
5 Explore Different Wellness Techniques
- Mindfullness
- Mediation
- Relaxation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Yoga
- Dietary adjustments if needed
- Breathing techniques
- Exercise
- Walk/run/bike ride
- Listen to music
- Hobby
- Write/read
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
- Quit smoking
- Restrict caffeinated beverages
- Get enough sleep
- Identify triggers
- Join a club
- Limit technology when possible.
- Use a journal to help you track your mental health
- Determine if your treatment program is making your mental health better or worse
- Be conscious of what is right for you
Sources Used:
- National Library of Medicine, Chand SP, Kuckel DP, Huecker MR. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. [Updated 2023 May 23]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470241/, accessed February 9, 2024.
- American Psychological Association, Mindfullnesss, accessed February 8, 2024.
- National Institutes of Health, Mediation and Mindfullness, accessed February 8, 2024.