In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are a few quick and easy tips to improve your mood:
1. Log off and enjoy the outdoors:
While many of us work from home some
or all the time, it’s essential to step away from our desks and devices in any environment. Use breaks or lunchtime to spend some time outside.
Decades of studies have shown that natural light has a powerful and often positive effect on mental health, physical health, and general well-being. Adding exercise, like a brisk walk, will boost your mood.
2. Practice gratitude: Numerous studies have shown that gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
You can either express gratitude towards others with a “thank you” email or keep a journal in which you write down those things (or people) for which you’re grateful.
As always, please seek help if you or a loved one needs it. Remember that it’s never too late to get help and that getting help is always a sign
of strength and good self-care.
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