May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we encourage you to assess what is and isn’t working for you when it comes to good mental health.
Keep your mental health in mind
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and May is your opportunity to focus on it. Maybe you feel better when you help others. If so, do more of it, but be mindful of your limits. Maybe there’s something you need to get off your chest. Write it out or practice how you would say what you need to say so that it will be more easily received. Try a few of these tips below.
Talk About Your Feelings
Expressing your emotions to trusted friends, family, or a therapist can help you process them and feel less alone, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.
Connect with Friends and Loved Ones
Maintaining regular communication with friends and loved ones provides vital social support, reducing feelings of loneliness and enhancing your overall happiness.
Take a Break and Rest
Scheduling regular breaks and prioritizing sufficient sleep are essential for preventing burnout, reducing stress, and maintaining optimal mental and physical health.
Do Activities You Enjoy
Engaging in hobbies and interests that bring you joy can reduce stress, boost your mood, and provide a sense of fulfillment and creativity in your daily life.
Eat Well and Be Active
A balanced diet and regular physical activity are fundamental to your overall health, improving energy levels, mood, and long-term well-being.
Help Others
Acts of kindness and helping others can increase your sense of purpose, boost your mood, and strengthen your connection to the community, benefiting both you and those you assist.
Remember your daily nutrition
The nutrients you put into your body can have a huge impact on your mood. Your body stays happy when it gets the nutrition it needs, and certain nutrients like vitamin B, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as probiotics, can also help to reduce stress. Do your best to eat well and fill nutrient gaps with a daily multivitamin. You can also try mood-boosting supplements like MoodLift® Complex*, which supports positive mental outlook and a sense of well-being.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
