There is no sort of hidden secret that differentiates happy individuals from all those who are depressed or sad. It is a common misconception that the signs of worrying and a low mood are indications of depression. In this regard, the first thing you will need to do is get rid of is the idea that you are depressed. Psychologists believe that depression is something that is diagnosed when the symptoms last for more than 3 or 6 months. Apart from this, you should be aware of the fact that there are a number of things that can be done in order to overcome depression and other mental health problems in life. The solution lies within you and you only. Not even the best psychologist in the world will be able to help unless you take control of your mental issues.
Here are the 10 mental health tips for a happier and prosperous life.
10. Socialism
One of the main things you might be missing in your life, may be because of your tough daily routines or due to lack of motivation to meet others, is the inability to engage in socialism. By socialism, I mean spending times with others, sharing your problems with them and so on. Socializing with others is just like catharsis. It is by interacting with others that you will find a good friend with whom you will be able to share your problems.
9. Talk with others
You do not need to waste hundreds of dollars on a psychologist in order to solve most of your mental health problems. You can always find someone to share your problems. However, the condition is the person should be reliable and an emotionally stable individual.
8. Enjoy
Always make some time to enjoy with your family. It can be in the form of semi-annual trips to other countries or some tourist hotspot in your country. In addition, you should also get out of the practical-life-thing once a week. As it is said that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
7. Insight
You need to have an insight about your problems and issues. It is the process you will be able to understand yourself better and in a detailed manner. You will get to know about this strategy from most mental health experts. However, yet again, the solution lies within you and not with some outside source.
6. Writing
You should keep a mental health journal at your home. Try to develop a habit of writing down this problem. Freud, the father of psychology, was of the view that writing down your problems in an uncensored and uncontrolled manner is an effective therapeutic intervention.
5. Rest
It is recommended that you get 7 to 8 hours of sleep on a daily basis. Trust me when I say that sleeping well can put an end to most of your mental health problems. Once you get into your bed, keep telling yourself that my problems will be solved and that worrying about them all the time is not going to change anything.
4. Here and Now
Take some time out for yourself. You should be aware of the fact that most of the problems in life are rooted in the existential crisis of the modern man. Try to spare some time out for yourself in order to take your mind off things, especially the worrisome thoughts. Who knows that by trying to thing to think out of the box might actually lead you to a number of problems in life.
3. Change
If you believe that your lifestyle is the reason behind your problems, then it is never too late to change yourself.
2. Be Selfish
Always make time to think about yourself. People who do not spare time for themselves and only think about others end up gaining nothing. Altruism does not mean that you should remove yourself from the equation. I believe that people who don’t care about themselves always end up in depression.
1. Believe in God
There is a higher force than controls a lot that is happening around us. Even if you don’t believe in God, it is not going to hurt while praying to a higher being. You do not need to make a show of your prayers, as God is always watching you and most importantly, He cares about you. There is no harm in believing in God as Pascal said.