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6. Challenge yourself
7. Deal with stress
8. Rest and refresh
9. Notice the here and now
10. Ask for help
Voluntary work can help others as well as you
Lots of people experience feelings of hopelessness and low self-esteem when they're depressed. Helping other people by doing voluntary work is another good way of feeling useful and valued. It will give you a sense of worth and well being.
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous for both you and your community. The right match can help you to reduce stress, find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. Volunteering can also help protect your mental and physical health.
Volunteering can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving of yourself to others in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.
10 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy
1. Connect with others
2. Take time to enjoy life
3. Participate in and share interests
4. Contribute to your community
5. Take care of yourself
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Tip 3. Participate and Share Interests
from the series 10 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy
Spend time doing what you enjoy
Set some time aside to practice an instrument, do an art project, take photos, build models, weld, bake gourmet cakes, or whatever else enriches your free time. If you want to learn something new, take an evening or weekend class. Perhaps join a new group or club.
Share your interests with others
Meeting up with people who share a common interest will both get you out of the house and boost your sense of belonging. This also helps you to feel better. You can use the internet or local newspaper to look up classes or activities in your area that you might enjoy.