6. Challenge yourself
7. Deal with stress
8. Rest and refresh
9. Notice the here and now
10. Ask for help
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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
Tip 2. Take Time to Enjoy Life
from the series 10 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy
When was the last time you did something you enjoyed and took the time for yourself without feeling guilty?
When was the last time you spent alone?
Loneliness isn’t something to aspire to however enjoying being alone is. Spending time with ourselves, without being surrounded by people or social networking platforms, we can find solace in the company that matters most: the relationship we have with ourselves.
These are some of the benefits of spending time with ourselves:
It introduces you to a simple life.
Allows you to keep your mind clear.
Helps you maintain a more accurate perception.
It will help you to learn things about yourself that you couldn’t otherwise.
Relieves anxiety.
It forces you to become less dependent on others.
Your life becomes more efficient.
You slow down.
You remove yourself from unnecessary information.
You come to accept that you’re enough to make yourself happy.
You’ll save money.
You will be introduced to your weaknesses.
It will allow you to set your priorities.
By understanding the way you perceive the world, you gain insight into you as an individual.
You are you and just you. You are unique. You are one of a kind. You don't need anyone else to make you better because you are amazing just the way you are.