Introduction
Beyond any doubt, during this prevailing pandemic of COVID 19, maintaining mental health is important. A person can cope up with stress and other related environmental changes and disturbances. It is not just the absence of depression, but at the same time, it helps all of us to stay in control even during difficult situations. Mental and emotional health are like important fiber in the fabric called life, as they balance your mood, behavior, and emotions. It also plays an important role in sustaining your relations and understands them in a much better way.
Why most of the population is facing mental issues now?
Unfortunately, in this era of modernization, our minds are revolving within the sphere of one word called, “CAREER”. Without thinking for a minute regarding our strengths and weaknesses. We try to follow the same path as the others are following and compete with them. It creates an unnecessary burden on our minds and, we usually start feeling depressed.
But do you think it to be wise? NO!! Every individual on this planet is unique. Having their capabilities and comparison with others is a big stupidity. Due to this very reason, today most people have lost their ability to think, respond, manage emotions, sustain relations and concentrate on their studies, then at last fall into the threatening web of attempting suicide.
How can we maintain mental health?
There are many different ways in which you can engage yourself and sustain positive mental health. The following are some of how we can stabilize our mood and make ourselves happy:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
As recommended by many doctors, physical activity is the key to manage all your stress and make yourself happy. It not only contributes to your physical fitness, but it even makes you mentally and socially fit.
INTAKE OF BALANCED DIET
Each food group in our diet has some significance to maintain the body healthy, so proper intake of nutrients is highly beneficial.
RECOGNISING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Rather than turning a blind eye towards mental issues, try to recognize them in a way that can be solved easily. If left untreated, it creates several anxiety issues and leads to physical ailments.
SEEK HELP
If you are feeling traumatized, seek help from your family members and friends. If you talk with them and share your problems, it would give a sense of happiness to you.
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
Always engage yourself in some work, so that there would be no free time for your mind to think about the problems. These are like a burden to you and always threaten you. By doing this, you can pursue your passion and refine your skills.
MEDITATION
Meditation is like a catalyst to improve your mental health. Meditate daily for at least 1 hour so that you get time to introspect and spend time with your soul. It would allow you to talk to yourself and gives you mental peace.
LISTEN TO SOFT SONGS
Soft and peaceful songs are very beneficial in maintaining your mental health as they are the symbol of happiness, love, and peace. By listening to them, you somehow feel cheerful and forget all your stress created by a monotonous schedule.
TAKE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
You can easily carry out mental health assessment in case you feel stressed, anxiety or depressed. It can be done by asking various questions yourself. This practice will help you analyze your inner self.
TALK TO PROFESSIONAL
If you think that the condition is not in your control, ask for professional help. You can go to a psychologist or counselor. They can provide you guidance regarding managing your emotions, thereby support and guide you in a better way.
Conclusion
Thus concluding, we can say that maintaining your mental health is important as it only stabilizes your mind. Also, it contributes to your overall personality development. It makes you confident enough to express yourself in a very impressive way in front of others and adds to your temperament. It is rightly said, “IF WEALTH IS LOST NOTHING IS LOST BUT IF HEALTH IS LOST EVERYTHING IS LOST”. This epithet undoubtedly signifies the importance of maintaining health. To remain healthy and create a balance between your mental and social health.
: By – Muskan Sehdev
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