Mental Health and Wellness

Many of us are struggling to keep it all together during these unprecedented times. COVID-19, protests highlighting systemic racism and police brutality, economic uncertainty, unemployment, natural disasters, political changes and the future of education (just to name a few) has left us physically, mentally and emotionally drained. 

The storm of emotions I am feeling is also raging on for many. It’s a lot to handle, and it’s having a disastrous impact on our mental health. Mental health conditions impact the entire family. We need to have strategies that allow us to experience relief and recharge so we can be a support for our loved ones. The more we take care of our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, the better we will be able to show up for ourselves and for each other.

Take some deep breaths and ask yourself:

  1. How am I feeling?
  2. What do I need?
  3. What am I grateful for?
  4. What can I do today that makes me happy?

Self Care Tips:

  1. Keep in contact with people who bring you happiness.
  2. Journaling or writing down thoughts and feelings can be a great way to release emotions.
  3. Move your body.  Exercise releases endorphins. Make it a priority to commit 30 minutes each day for a walk.
  4. Limit your social media intake.
  5. Be gentle with yourself.

How are you going to love and care for yourself this week?

Published by Nikki

25 thoughts on “Mental Health and Wellness”

  6. Shauna says:

    You look so cute. Love that cozy outfit. These tips are so helpful. We all are going through so much right now. For me, I’ve been praying and journaling. It’s definitely helping, but some days are better than others. Hang in there, my friend XO

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

    • Nikki says:

      Thank you Shauna. Trying my best to revel in memories of the good days, and find lessons and laughter in the bad ones to soften their blow. ❤

  8. Dasynka says:

    It’s so important to ask these questions everyday and to have these habits, they are a safe sea where to be. Everything is changing , we hope in better consequences for the world.
    Thanks for this reminder!
    xx Dasynka
    http://dasynka.com

    • Nikki says:

      Good days help us put the bad ones in perspective to look for the lessons, and sometimes the laughter. Take care beautiful ❤️

    • Nikki says:

      Hi Margot. So true we need to do a better job listening to our body, and our own inner wisdom❤️

  15. Mica says:

    What cute pyjamas! And great advice too – it’s so important to take care of our metal health at this point, there is a lot going on and we need to be our best so we can respond to everything the world is throwing at us.

    Hope you had a great weekend! 🙂

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