Life’s filled with chaos for everyone lately. Living up to expectations has become not a personal choice but a matter of compulsion. Otherwise, you are not valued enough. Unprecedented challenges have become a norm. For most of the people, existence is becoming a struggle. External validations, social media, peer pressure, loneliness, bullying, anxiety, lofty ambitions, etc are taking a toll on one’s mental health. The mental health of an individual is becoming like a fragile vase, ready to break any minute.
Why is it Happening
Interestingly, the reasons range from a simple like in social media to losing a loved one. People knowingly or unknowingly are becoming subjected to high levels of stress. The stress varied for different age groups, from primary school kids to people in their late 60s or 70s. Some of the major causes.
Poor sleep habits: Lack of sleep, insomnia.
Poor quality lifestyle: Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise and meditation
Addictions: Substance addictions like alcohol, drugs, and smoking lead to dangerous cardiovascular issues.
Technology addiction: Excessive screen time
Financial instability: Lack of proper source of income, layoffs, uncertain income.
Social Scrutiny: Unrelenting criticism from all over and for every action they do.
What needs to be done
To preserve mental peace, self-care is the need of the hour. A thing or a person cannot comfort or understand all the time. Nobody’s ready nor free to wipe one’s tears. Life is harsh. We need to realise the truth. People need to self-heal their wounds. Take it easy, day by day. Here are the things you can do if mental peace is all that you want.
Prioritise yourself: You before everyone else. You are the most important person in the world. Never feel guilt in prioritising. One life, live it to the fullest.
Understand your emotions: While prioritising yourself, start understanding your emotions. Value them. It leads to increased self-awareness and self-regulation. Emotions show who you are.
Being Mindful: Try focusing on the present. Be consistent in it. Be aware. Observe your thoughts without giving tags to them. Accept your feelings.
Seek help: If things overburden you, seek help. Asking for help is never a crime. Be it your loved ones or therapists. The burden is reduced when shared with people you trust.
Journal your thoughts: Start jotting down whatever you feel. This gives you emotional clarity and self-reflection. Builds resilience and coping mechanisms.
Exercise: Start any physical exercise. Be it yoga, or gym your choice. Observe the transformation it gives to both body and mind. You will never be the same person again.
Healthy eating habits: Limit processed foods, and start mindful eating. Be demure. Skipping meals is going to cost you dangerously.
Results and Conclusion
Anything good for your health and well-being results in overall being good. All you need to believe is yourself. Here are some benefits.
Improve mood and well-being: Self-care enhances your overall mood and well-being. It keeps you sane.
Better outcomes at everything: Plays a major role in decision-making and tackles your day-to-day activities.
Increased self-esteem: Self-care improves your overall confidence and makes you a better person each day
Better physical and mental health: Self-care improves your physical and reduces risk of disease. Improved mental health makes you feel good.
Stronger relations: Helps in better communication with people and helps in voicing your emotions.
Self-care is essential in transforming lives for the better. Everything is easier said than done. What makes the difference is the effort we put into ourselves.
