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s a hypnotherapist and a life coach, I am growing more and more concerned about how people are managing and coping with their own mental health needs. Goodness knows, this year has had its challenges! There are a number of things that people can do to improve their chances of getting through the next few months with improved mental health and agility.
how are you?
Here are my top tips: 1. Be kind to yourself and to others. 4. Use positive language. Use “I will” 6. Stay away from social media and There is so much hate going around, don’t be afraid to stand out from the crowd. Be brave, be different, be kind.
2. Take time to acknowledge and
congratulate yourself for the successes you are having. Don’t dismiss how many things you can celebrate.You are here, you are healthy, your loved ones are safe, etc… find more.
3. Give yourself some self-care.Take a
long hot shower, go for a long walk, have a chat with a friend about a trip you did last year, look through photos and bring back joyful memories.
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not “I’ll try”. Speak as if what you are trying to do is now and is happening. “I am strong”. “I am coping”. “I am excited about…”
5. Surround yourself with the
people you need in your life. If they can’t match up to you, help them to. Bring them up to your level, don’t come down to theirs. Some people enjoy the drama of being a victim, you don’t have to be one too.
news stories that are projecting hate and nastiness. Look at posts that are positive and helpful and that you can learn from. Don’t be afraid to unfollow that “friend” that spreads hate messages and extra inflammatory posts.
7. Learn something new and
exciting. Make time to learn a new skill that will make a difference to your future. It could be craft based, skill based or just something helpful.
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