Olivia Lucie Blake

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15 Self-Care Ideas to Help Improve Your Mental Health

It’s so important to look after not only physical health but mental too. As this period of time continues where there is so much worry, anxiety and stress.I think it’s even more important to look out for each other and acknowledge that we need to take time for ourselves. And don’t feel bad for it either! Nobody bats an eye lid when we take the steps to improve our physical health so there should be no difference when we take time to look after our mental health. Here are some ideas on how we can do that:

1.Pamper Yourself – A face mask or a hot bath

2. Take Time Off – It’s not a crime to take time for you

3. Start a Journal – Write down your thoughts daily

4. Go For a Walk – Get some fresh air in your lungs

5. Read a Book – Immerse yourself into another world

6. Exercise – Put on your favourite music and do a workout session

7. Treat Yourself – Buy those new shoes you’ve been wanting

8. Go to Bed Early – Take a hot chocolate and head to bed for an early night

9.Thankful List – Write down 5 things you are grateful for

10. Listen to Music – Jam out to your favourite songs

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11. Cuddle Your Pets – Sometimes all you need is your animal

12. Talk – Speak to friend or family and get things off your chest

13. Eat Well – Swap your diet, get those veggies and greens

14. Buy Yourself Flowers – Brighten up your home

15. Watch a movie – Even if its Harry Potter for the 100th time

What do you do when you aren’t doing good? Do you have any ideas that aren’t on this list?

Just a few ideas and things I do when my mental health isn’t at its best. These ideas wont cure us, but they can help us to deal with it better.

Olivia x

Comments

  1. Elsie LMC

    Love these ideas so much! My pets definitely help me 🐶 and a face mask is a great way to have some time out. I also like to open a window in the evenings to get that fresh air and it’s nice if there’s a good sunset to watch as well ✨ Great post! 💕

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    • Olivia

      I love doing that too, I should have added that to the list! I love having fresh air coming into the house, it helps so much doesn’t it!
      Thank you for reading 💕

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  4. francisashis

    Very nice way to support people who are finding it difficult to cope with a disorganized life of today.Almost all the tips are important and anyone or two tips would suffice a person to accept or face the challenges of this pandemic.Thanks a lot for sharing.🌹👍🙏

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  6. blondeyonamission

    I love all these ideas so much!!! Cuddling with my cat or putting on a facemask and sinking into a bubble bath always make me feel better. Thanks for sharing this great post! 💖😊

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  9. C a t a r i n a 🌺 ☕

    Lovely 🧡🧡 Mental health is important is something you have to work on daily, personally if you choose to do 2 or 3 things mentioned in this list is def gonna help! Thank you for this post it’s an important reminder for all of us! x

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  12. nirajshah2003

    I think another tip i would give is to not be afraid to say no to things sometimes to look after our wellbeing. Our mental health should be priority, and you dont need to say yes all the time if it will not help your mental health.

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  13. Heidy Reynoso

    Great post! I’ve done all of these except for number 11 since I don’t have a pet, but I love to watch comedy movies to laugh and I love hot chocolate!

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    • Olivia

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I’m glad you found it helpful😊
      Its the little things in life that can make us feel better sometimes!

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  25. henniwellness

    Love these! Also, I think my favorite is take a day off. Most people are not using their PTO right now it feels likes, because they have nowhere to go. But having that day off is everything to your mental health 🙌🏻

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