January is Mental Wellness Month, a time to focus on taking care of your mental health and well-being. It’s important to prioritize your mental health all year round, but this month can be a particularly good time to reflect on your own mental health and make an effort to improve it. There are many ways you can work on improving your mental wellness, such as:
- Practice self-care: Take time for yourself to relax and recharge. This can include activities like getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and finding time to do things you enjoy.
- Connect with others: Building and maintaining social connections is important for mental wellness. Make an effort to spend time with friends and family, or consider joining a group or club where you can meet new people.
- Seek help if you need it: If you are struggling with your mental health, don’t be afraid to seek help. This can include talking to a mental health professional, joining a support group, or reaching out to a trusted friend or family member.
There is a strong connection between mental health and joy. People who have good mental health are more likely to experience joy and other positive emotions. On the other hand, poor mental health can lead to a lack of joy and an increased risk of negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and anger.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Maintaining good mental health can involve practicing self-care, staying connected with others, and seeking help when needed. By taking care of your mental health, you can increase your chances of experiencing joy and other positive emotions.
Talking about mental health, wellness and joy are good. Making joy a habit is better. A simple way to do that is the Chair of Joy. To learn more about that, please read over our website, at JOYEL.com, watch a video or two or call one of our team members.
You CAN get back to feeling good, feeling better and even joy more often during the day when learning the 4 simple steps, sit, breathe, think and feel!
There are many hours during the day to do the things you love and it all starts with feeling good, moment by moment.