I talk about mental health….a lot! Practically everyday I am having a conversation with my someone regarding emotions, behaviors, the mental health system, etc. I can go on and on. It often grinds my gears knowing there are people out there who are a ticking time bomb, meaning it’s only a matter of time before they go off, cuss someone out, or have a mental breakdown. Trust me this does not always happen OUT OF NO WHERE!
Many people sadly see a breakdown as attention seeking, whereas I see it as a cry for help. We walk around this earth with so many things on our shoulders, thinking about things we could have done better. reminiscing on things we have no control over, or having anxiety about things we only can imagine. It happens far too often that we build this whole scenario of how we THINK something is going to happen. Especially when we don’t have all the facts in motion. Our mind spirals causing us to become hesitant on some things or to not move at all. That is why it is important to take heed into what you are listening, reading, or watching. Your thoughts feed your mind which alters your actions.
We may not know everything life has to offer but I assure you the importance of understanding the basics of mental health goes a long way. One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to provide self-care and I am not talking about external, but internal. It’s nice to keep up with physical appearance, but you can look your Sunday’s best and still be a complete mess on the inside.
How To Check In On Yourself
You have to do your due diligence in educating yourself because life be life’n and you have to hold yourself accountable. We often tell people to check in on your loved ones, but it’s most important to CHECK IN ON YOURSELF! And Here’s How!
Notice how your mood changes when certain people or around: how do you feel when you get off the phone with someone or when you leave their presence. Are you drained, encouraged or entertained?
Check on how you are feeling after a busy day: recap by checking in on your thoughts, what did you do after the busy day. How are your feeling, how often does these busy days occur, and what can you do to delegate. Ask yourself are you doing too much, if so why (are you avoiding something)? If you provide a service or a product are you being overworked? If so, take a moment to think about what should happen to allocate more time for yourself because you DESERVE TIME.
What does a break look like to you: ask yourself if you had 72 hours to do whatever you want and it does not effect your flow of income, what would you do: write down those thoughts and be in tuned with what you are writing. After you complete the list make a plan to tackle one thing at a time…give yourself grace and all the time that you need, but make it a goal to complete all these activities at some point.
We have to be intentional when it comes to our health: physical, spiritual and mental. It’s vital and it is no one else’s responsibility once we become an adult to make ourselves happy. If this is something you have challenges with I encourage you to check out one of our magazine issues, and do not worry we offer digital versions that you can go back to any time that you want. Let me know how this activity has helped you. Be sure to let me know what you do after a busy day, or what you would do if you had 72 hours of freedom. I am intrigued to hear you response.