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10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Jennifer McDougall
3 min readAug 24, 2021

Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace in the soul. It comes from laughter and love. We all become overwhelmed at times and need to take a couple of steps back to rest, reset, and charge our energy to establish more stable mental health and function at our optimal capacity. Here are 10 ways you can start improving your mental health today.

  1. Value yourself and your self-worth. Avoid self-criticism by treating yourself with compassion and respect. Make time for your favorite hobbies and interests, or extend your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, start a garden, learn to dance, play an instrument, or study another language.
  2. Take better care of your body. Physical self-care can help enhance your mental wellness. Make certain to:
  • Consume healthy foods
  • Smoking and vaping should be avoided
  • Consume lots of water.
  • Exercise aids in the reduction of sadness and anxiety, as well as the improvement of emotions.
  • Get adequate rest. Sleep deprivation, according to researchers, leads to the high prevalence of depression.

3. Surround yourself with positive and healthy influences. People who have strong familial or social ties are typically…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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