*Prioritize Your Happiness 😇

If your house doesn’t have a sturdy foundation…well, you know the rest. The same applies to your mental wellness, as last year made crystal clear. Here’s a starter pack of ideas from Glissen Rhode, a mindfulness expert, to prioritize your mental health.

*Make a Bliss List
➪ Write down all the activities, people, and things that bring you joy. Create a real hard-copy list with pen and paper or use the notes app on your phone, whichever is more accessible for you. Try to remember to refresh it often.

*Check In on How It’s Going
➪ Make time to review this list in a quiet spot once a week. It’s a nice baseline to see how many smile-making activities you’re doing regularly and what you can add for more feel-good days.

*Shout Your Gratitude
➪ Let people actually know you are grateful for them (it’ll benefit you too, swear). Tell them out loud, send a text or handwritten note, or write a glowing review. Counting your blessings has a positive effect on your emotional well-being, per research.

Commit to Therapy

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Can you imagine if visiting a mental health pro were viewed the same way as seeing a dentist or primary care physician? We’re getting there. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, but fortunately, the past year made it doable—a side effect we’re glad to have stick around. Industry leaders like Talkspace saw a 65 percent increase in the first month of lockdown, and the latest apps offer additional aid. BetterHelp uses a quiz to connect you with an expert. Larkr taps algorithms to pair you with a therapist based on personalized info. And Supportiv puts you in a small group with a moderator based on your specific struggle. 🧠❤️

Source- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a34922286/health-wellness-trends-2021/#mind