May is Mental Health Awareness month! We have the perfect challenge for you, and the youth in your life, to take on this month. So for our weekly Self-Care blog I will be highlighting a few of the challenges to be done over the week. Don't worry I will also include the full calendar of tasks in case you want to try and accomplish them all!
Here are two challenges you can try this week!
As promised, here is the full May calendar to try and complete with your family!
There are many ways to take care of your mental health. Figure out what you need, set some realistic goals, and take it day by day. The best thing you can do it make it a habit for the whole family, especially if there's any youth in your life. Adolescents especially need guidance with prioritizing their mental health.
The National Institute of Mental Health website is a great place to start. "Self-Care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, Self-Care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of Self-Care in your daily life can have a big impact. "
Here are just a few of the practices it suggests. Be sure to check out the link for more details and the full article-
Tips to help you get started with Self-Care:
👉 Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health.
👉 Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. A balanced diet and plenty of water can improve your energy and focus throughout the day.
👉 Make sleep a priority. Stick to a schedule, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep.
Today is a simple reminder that before you can take care of those around you, you have to nurture your own mental and physical health first.
"Self-care is the number one solution to helping somebody else. If you are being good to yourself and your body and your psyche, that serves other people better, because you will grow strong enough to lift someone else up." — Mary Lambert
Activity Idea: Jot down a list of all the ways you can prioritize your own needs for the week. Maybe break it up into a few tasks to accomplish for each day. Check out this article "13 Practices For Taking Better Care Of You " for more ideas https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/take-care-of-yourself.html
