Having 5 things to use as tools for positive mental health is the first steps to building confidence in yourself. Below are some suggestions when it comes to emotionally taking care of yourself:
1. Self Talk
It may seem strange, but looking yourself in the mirror and listing all the things you LIKE about yourself can do wonders for your self esteem and body image. By focusing on the positives, over the negatives, you are able to slowly start to shift your mindset. The more you say something, the more you begin to believe it!!
2. Journaling
By finding a journal that speaks to you, whether it be the color or design, and writing your feelings or thoughts down, it allows for an outlet for pain, happiness and joy. Journaling is a way to either write the traditional Dear Diary, or a list of things you want to get out of your busy mind, that almost gets rid of the thought by putting in a safe place.
3. Reminders
I am a person that has to put reminders all over my apartment to remind myself of things i have to do or need to remember. Therefore, by putting reminders all around where you live and are a lot about things you love about yourself or just a reminder to have positive self talk, will give you a chore that is both positive and productive!
4. Dance Party
Ok, so this is a wild card. Some people don't enjoy dancing, but i always find that when I'm having a bad day, that putting in some headphones and jamming out to TSwift gets the endorphins going, which we all know helps us feel better. Whether it be a walk in a local park, bike ride on the beach to a dance party in your jammies, movement gets the positivity goin!
5. Feel Good Movie
When life is literally going a million miles an hour, i find that taking a on hour break to watch movie that makes me laugh and relax really helps me to feel relaxed; and when relaxed i feel that i can be more refreshed and confident in my abilities. If we never get a break, we end up forgetting about taking care of ourselves, which is not beneficial to our psyche.
Stay Beautiful,
MF
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