10/27/2022
Why is it important to take care of your mental health?
Humans are resilient. Take a minute and think about all you’ve been through.
If you’re like me, you’ve suffered loss and grief. You might’ve weathered significant life events and milestones that arrived with their challenges. You might be living with a mental health condition. You might have suffered from burnout, stress, and other factors that impact our mental health.
I reflect on my own life experiences with somewhat of a sense of awe in many ways. Have you ever thought to yourself, “How did I get through that?”
At the heart of that question is a deep sense of care. You’re here because you realize the importance of mental health care, whether you’ve recognized it as mental health care or not. And if you’re like me, you might not have nailed the perfect mental health care practice. But you’re learning — and you’re working on taking care of yourself. But why is it important?
Caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for any other part of your physical body. When we nurture our mental health, it can help prevent worsening mental health problems that can spiral into physical health problems.
For example, managing stress can help reduce our likelihood of heart disease. When our mental health is thriving, so do other components of our overall well-being.
What does good mental health look like?
This is a tricky question to answer. There’s no “picture perfect” example of good mental health because good mental health will look different for each person.
But there are a few characteristics that we can identify that may show up in different ways for different people.
A sense of purpose, clarity, and passion
High self-esteem and a sense of confidence
High sense of belonging
The ability to express feelings, emotions, and thoughts in healthy ways
Increased resiliency (especially for those low moments in life)
The ability to form and maintain good relationships
The ability to navigate change, uncertainty (i.e., future-mindedness)
Care for physical health and emotional health.
Taken from an article written by Madeline Miles at Better UP.
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