Experts reveal simple everyday solutions to keep your mental health in check - and many of them only take one minute
Follow inactivity with activity
“I look after my mental health by interspersing my work with physical and preferably outdoor tasks,” says. “Our brains are designed to help us move, so we function better when we get involved in physical tasks. Staying still signals that there is something wrong, so after an hour or two sitting at my desk, I’ll walk the dogs, vacuum or pop to the shops – anything that gets me moving and resets my brain.
. “I take time every day to be aware of what I’m thinking and correct any negative narratives. A good way to start is by writing down your main thoughts to see what you have been spending time ruminating on.”“I have affirmations I use every day to set me up from the moment I wake up,” says Britta Hochkeppel, holistic therapist and founder of
. “Every now and again I stop and say, either aloud or in my head, ‘I am healthy, I am fearless, I am more than enough.’ It helps keep me in a positive and motivated head space.”Scheduling time to actively unwind can make a huge difference to your day. “If that time is blocked out in my diary then I’m accountable for it,” says Tracy Richardson, a therapist at. “Unwinding, decompressing, rest, relaxation and recharging are all necessary to support mental wellness and to function optimally.
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