In order to maintain and strengthen your mental and emotional health, it is important to pay attention to your own needs and feelings. Do not let stress and negative emotions build up. Try to maintain a balance between your daily responsibilities and the things you enjoy. If you take care of yourself, you will be better prepared to deal with challenges when they arise.

Tips and Strategies for improving Mental and Emotional  Well Being

• Appeal to your senses. Stay calm and energised by appealing to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Listen to music that lifts your mood, place flowers where you will see and smell them, massage your hands and feet, or sip a warm drink. 
• Engage in meaningful, creative work. Do things that challenge your creativity and make you feel productive, whether or not you are paid for it – things like gardening, drawing, writing, playing an instrument, or building something in your workshop.
• Make leisure time a priority. Do things for no other reason than that it feels good to do them. Go to a funny movie, take a walk on the beach, listen to music, read a good book, or talk to a friend. Doing things just because they are fun is no indulgence. Play is an emotional and mental health necessity.  
• Make time for contemplation and appreciation. Think about the things you are grateful for. Mediate,  enjoy the sunset, or simply take a moment to pay attention to what is good, positive, and beautiful as you go about your day
• Everyone is different; not all things will be. equally beneficial to all people. Some people feel better relaxing and slowing down while others need more activity and more excitement or stimulation to feel better. The important thing is to find activities that you enjoy and that give you a boost.

SOURCE:  HP-MOS Research Department

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