Mental Health Improvement
I was in a really bad place for a while, but I recently started feeling a lot better, both mentally and physically, and I thought I'd make a list of things that helped me get better, in case anyone else needs some help. • Drinking Water. And I mean a LOT of water. Everyone knows the physical benefits of drinking water, but it's more than that. Every time I finish my cup and have to refill it, it gives me something to be proud of. A sense of accomplishment. It's not a big thing, but it make a difference • Getting Up Early. Like with drinking water, getting up early gives me something little to be proud of, and just being awake and starting my day early improves my mood in general. Being able to take my time in the morning, and not wakjng up to an already hectic house see does wonders for me • Keeping Busy. At my worst, I'd spend hours looking up quotes about self-harm. Staying busy makes it impossible for me to dwell on those thoughts, and makes me feel productive. It helps that I'm busy with things I love • Participating. Actually, actively participating in class discussions, in my extracurriculars, in my relationships, helps me feel more connected with people, and less alone • Trying In Class. ine of my worst habits has always been that I don't try. I could usually float by in school on half-assed work and unfinished assignments. Now that I've actually started trying to succeed, I feel proud of myself when I do good, and I don't judge myself as harshly when I don't • Keeping Room Clean. Everyone has heard someone say that a messy room equals a messy life. Well, I wouldn't go that far, but it's definitely nice to have a clean space to hang out and work. When my room's clean, I feel calmer and like there's one less thing k have to deal with • Washing Face (and just maintaining hygiene in general). When I wash my face and shwer everyday and just keep up with my hygiene, I feel clean, in a more literal sense than with a clean room. And again, it's another small accomplishment • Reading Books. I went through a VERY long reading slump, and I've just started getting back into it. It's something I've always loved doing, and I feel a sense of accomplishment every time I finish a book • Putting An Effort Into Appearance. I'm on my second week of school, and ive been putting effort into mh clothes and hw I look, and I love it. It makes me feel good and put together and more confident. I'm not going all out every day, I just put on an outfit I feel good in, with a little make up sometimes. • Following A Routine. I have a morning and night routine that I try to follow every day. It just gives me a sense of structure and support. It also makes me feel like I have my life together • Having "Me Time" (and no, not that kind). Part of my routine is to sit on the porch with a cup of tea in the mornings. It gives me time to gather my thoughts while I'm truly alone, not just alone in a crowd. It also helps me feel connected to the world. It's just a nice, peaceful way to start my day That's everything I can think of. I noticed I talked about feeling proud of myself and feeling a sense of accomplishment a lot. That's because of how one of my main issues was how I felt so angry and frustrated with myself about not doing what I was supposed to do. And a lot of these a really small things, but they all add up to make a huge difference. Or, at least they do with me. Not everything on here is gonna work for everyone, it's just what works for me. Things like this are very personalized, and what helps me might not help you.
