Image
Try Creative Writing (everydayhealth.com)
It can foster self-expression, build confidence, clarify thoughts, bolster empathy and communication skills. Channel your inner Shakespeare, Dickens, or Beyoncé - try writing!
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional well-being refers to the emotional quality an individual experiences. Emotional well-being is influenced by a variety of demographic, economic, and situational factors. The implications of decreased emotional well-being are related to mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and anxiety. These in turn, contribute to physical health concerns such as digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, and general lack of energy.
Image
System Default
Yes
Reap Health Benefits of Laughter (everydayhealth.com)
Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, which helps heart, lungs, muscles, and releases feel-good hormones like endorphins. Ease tension - laugh!
Avoid Nonstop News Consumption (everydayhealth.com)
Limit news consumption to 2-3 sources a day to help cope with anxiety it may bring and check at regular times. Avoid continuously checking news!
Use Social Media Mindfully (everydayhealth.com)
If you’re feeling isolated, call a friend or family member once in a while rather than shoot out another text or Facebook comment. Take time to disconnect.
Social Connection Can Do Wonders for Your Mental Well-Being (everydayhealth.com)
Close relationships and feelings of social connection are associated with mental and physical well-being and even longer life. Make calling a friend or family member a priority!
Practice Kindness and Gratitude (everydayhealth.com)
Practice gratitude journaling (writing down what you’re grateful for) for better well-being, physical health, increased optimism about future. Practice kindness and gratitude!
Enjoy the Healing Power of Baking (everydayhealth.com)
Creating something delicious promotes feeling of well-being and feels like pressing a reset button. Give yourself a sweet burst of social time that ends with a delicious result!
Practice Mindful Listening (everydayhealth.com)
Mindful listening is a way to soak in present moment and let go of lingering worry & stress. Take 10-sec breaks listening to all sounds around you. Be present!
Try Chilling Out With Music (everydayhealth.com)
Music lessens mood problems, such as anxiety & depression and lifts self-esteem. Blast your favorite jam to put a smile on your face!
Give Yourself a Meditation Break (everydayhealth.com)
Meditation can help reduce stress, ease symptoms of depression & anxiety, regulate negative thinking. Practice thinking deeply or focusing your mind for a set period of time.