New Habits for Improved Mental Health
By Donna Stark
Chances are, you have established a number of habits over the years to improve your overall physical health, but have you ever taken the time to create new habits that focus on your mental health as well? If not, the time to do so couldn't be more perfect than now. And with the simple suggestions below from your friends at The Joint Chiropractic, you won't have any trouble doing so! Take a look.
Pencil in Your Joy
If you are waiting for the right time to sit back and really enjoy your life, you may be waiting for quite a while. Life is unpredictable and more often than not, something always comes up to steal your time, happiness, and health. You deserve joy as much as the next person, so be sure to pencil it into your daily schedule. Even if your days are packed from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, find a few minutes to do something that brings you joy. This could be a cup of tea, a walk with your dog, or some cuddle time with your toddler.
Simplify Your Life
Speaking of packed days, maybe instead of adding to your to-do list, you should consider taking some things off. Sure, it always feels good to stay busy, but if you are having trouble managing your days, and are struggling with stress and anxiety because of it, doing less may be the way to go. In fact, you may even begin to realize that living a simpler life is exactly what you have been needing! So, if hiring a house cleaner or joining a carpool brings a calming component to your life, by all means do it!
Saying "No" to Others
Part of living a simpler life is learning how to set boundaries by saying "no" to others. When you create these boundaries, you will have more space and time for yourself to do the things you actually want to do. But be warned! It may be a bit uncomfortable to start. If it helps, start by saying no to the smaller favors that people ask and work your way up to the bigger requests from there.
Habits for Improved Mental Health
Developing new habits can certainly be daunting, but when you have your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic on your side, there is little to worry about! With their suggestions above, you will be able to reduce your stress and improve the quality of your life in no time. And if you want more suggestions on what to do, come on in to see them today! They are ready and waiting to help!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Whittier, Calif.