- posted: May 22, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As you know depression, anxiety and so many other mental illness's are more common then ever. Our mentality is so critical to our overall health and unfortunately not enough people take it as serious as they should. There are many things that everyone could be doing to help keep or reset their thoughts, things we can do at home with no cost involved. Changing the world starts with changing ourselves, so even if you don't struggle with depression or other mental illness you can and should take steps to keep your mental health optimal. Then you can be a warrior and stand alongside others to try and help those around you do the same. Our behaviors and our actions have a ripple effect, reaching farther then you could possibly fathom. So take the steps today to become the best you possible so it rubs off on those around you without you needing to do anything except being kind, happy and loving.
If our minds are in a place of happiness and love, not only do we give off that energy to the world around us; but your body and health will actually be better. There are many studies showing how the positive and happy mentality reduces sickness and disease. So what are some things you could be doing to help improve your mental health? Lets discuss a few options.
1. Affirmations: These are positive statements that aim to boost self-esteem and well-being. Saying a few affirmations in the morning will start your day out on a positive strong note, giving you better chances for a better day. They also help change negative thoughts to positive thoughts.
2. Restful sleep: Getting a good nights sleep is so important, our body heals at its most during this time so it is vital we get proper sleep. On top of the fact that getting a good nights sleep improves your mood.
3. Sunshine: Sun improves your mood as well, our bodies need vitamin D. Unfortunately many of us are deficient with this vitamin. If you can not get sunlight its important to supplement with Vitamin D3, a good quality source like Dr. Mercola's Vit D spray.
4. Earthing/Grounding: This seems to be a new 'fad' or trend.. however it has been around for a very long time and is a great way to spark your natural energies. Connect with mother nature, get those bare feet on the grass as often as possible. Studies have shown that this technique improves mood, sleep, fatigue, speeds up healing , reduces inflammation and more.
5. Adjustments: Getting adjusted helps remove interference to your nervous system. Your nervous system is your master system, it controls EVERYTHING about you. Including how you, how you respond to stress and so much more. Studies have shown that mental health improves with chiropractic care.
