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It’s Okay To Put Your Happiness First

Mental health is something that many feel like they don’t need to acknowledge, or that they don’t have time for it, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s important for every individual that you know how to keep your mental health in check and understand what it is that you need to feel great and happy at the end of the day. All over the world, there are many people who struggle with a number of different mental health issues and are stuck in a loop that they can’t get out of. 

Understanding the importance of sleep

Sleep is something that is often put as second in importance when it comes to taking on the day, and it’s easy to overlook missed hours when you’re often busy. So what kind of effect will missing sleep have on your body and mental health? Well, there are a number of reasons that you should do your best not to skip out on any of your sleep, and they can start to show after some time. It’s more than just being tired, your body and mind need that time to recharge if they’re going to function at their full potential throughout the day.

Without the proper amount of sleep, you’ll notice that not only is it harder to focus, but you experience more shifts in your mood than you should. It can be much easier to become irritable, and you’ll have a harder time getting through the day without being frustrated. Being tired also invites an increased amount of invasive thoughts, making it much harder to think clearly and make a proper judgment over things that you encounter.

Experiment with alternative solutions

Sometimes it helps to reach out to other ideas to get help with how you feel. While it’s not a permanent solution, finding something that can help you feel better or distract you, certainly can help when you’re having a hard time. There’s no shame in looking for an external solution while you work on yourself, and that can come in many forms. Whether you enjoy going out and getting drunk on a weekend or heading down to the dispensary to pick up something to help you relax – everyone needs some way to wind down or blow off some steam!

Finding activities to destress

When it comes to doing things that help you destress, everyone is different. Some people can be overwhelmed by something that is completely relaxing for another person, and it’s up to your own preferences to find that out. Picking up a hobby or an activity that lets you release your stress every now and then, or some way to take your mind off of everything while you immerse yourself is a great way to relax and have some time to yourself.

Identifying vitamin deficiencies

There are many studies that show that there’s a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and depression. There are a number of different scenarios where someone might be missing vitamin D, and it could be due to lack of sunlight or a lack of activities where you spent time outside. Not to worry, there are alternatives if you’re unable to get a suitable amount of sunlight, and you should be looking into them as soon as possible. Lacking the vitamins your body needs can cause you to struggle with mental health just as much as other problems, and if taking a substitute for it can help you – it’s worth the investment!

Learn how to talk about your problems

Everyone has problems and challenges that they face every day, and many people prefer to keep those problems to themselves. Even if you feel like you can handle keeping these things inside, that might not necessarily be true. Is it better to keep problems bottled up even if they can have a serious impact on your mood? Talking to someone about your problems not only lets you get some help and advice on them but having them out in the open can put a much clearer perspective on them – making them easier to deal with!

Treat yourself every now and then

One of the most important parts of coping with mental health issues is recognizing your self-worth. You’re worth setting time aside for, and you’re worth a treat from time to time. Everyone needs to be treated well, and when mental health is concerned, it’s about learning to treat yourself well. Understand that it’s okay to invest your time into the things that you enjoy and that it’s okay to put yourself before other people sometimes. Without taking that time to yourself, you’re going to struggle, as you’re missing out on what it means to be you.

It's okay to put your happiness first

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I’m Marian Mitchell, Health Coach, Chronic Illness Warrior, Mom, and Food Lover. I help you navigate the food and lifestyle side of Chronic Disease Management with coaching, meal plans, recipes, podcast, and this blog. You can thrive without eating the same 4 things every day. I’m here to show you how.

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