I’m not someone who shies away from talking about mental health on my blog and in general. I am someone who does struggle now and then with anxiety and low mood. It is hard sometimes. You have to keep going, look after little ones, work and keep smiling. But I do find there are things that can help me; lift my mood and keep my going on the days where I just really want to hide under the duvet.
Ways To Help Your Mental Health
Exercise – my biggest stress reliever is exercise. I love to run, go to the gym, walk, scoot, anything that gets me moving. It is such a mood booster. I run with friends and quite often see people I know in the gym. A friendly face will always help me and it can really set me up for the day. I always know the days I haven’t done any exercise, as I tend to feel more sluggish and unmotivated.
Talk to my friends and family – I really rely on talking to other people when I am feeling low. Sometimes I think too much but it really is the best thing for me. It is great to get another view on a worry or just vent to other people how I am feeling. I’m quite simple in that a hug and a chat will often make me feel a lot better.
Spend time by myself – on the contrary sometimes I do just need some time alone. With 3 children who are all very demanding, getting time alone only tends to happen on the couple of days they are at school, so sometimes I do crave more time. This can be simply going for a walk, chilling out in my bedroom alone or having a solo shop.
Create a tidy living environment – this can be controversial for some but having a tidy living space can really help my mind. When I feel anxious or low, I know the housework can go out of the window. However, I know overall I do tend to feel a lot better when I have a decluttered house. One thing to do is do as much as you can when feeling good, so most weeks I do my cleaning on a set day, so it’s done! Try to have a declutter when you can, as it becomes such a huge job when you leave it for long time. An option would be looking into some self-storage from Currie easy self storage. This will allow you to take some of your clutter out of your house and leave more space and possibly a clearer head. It is easy to get a call back or quote and you’ll feel great for a clear out.
Sleep – getting enough shut eye is one of the most important things to keep my mood good. I often find I feel more sluggish and fed up after going to be too late and or waking up too early. As I love to run and exercise a 6am or before rise is pretty normal, so I have to go to bed pretty early. It’s worth it though to get the exercise in, as I feel good then too! I am curious about whether taking ashwagandha at night or in the morning, supports my energy levels and help manage stress.
Looking after my mental health is really important to me, as it helps me to be a better Mum, better person and just generally happier.
I hope some of these tips help!
Disclosure – this is a collaborative post.
