Wanting to prioritise your mental health is not enough, you need to commit to certain behaviours.
“It’s crucial that we take time to not only reflect on the positives on the new year but also work to outline a set of realistic mental health habits that will help stop us from falling back into old unhealthy patterns,” says Emma-Jane Truter, founder and head social media strategist at Emma Is Social.
She advises:
- Set yourself some mental health goals, such as being clear about your boundaries;
- Develop a healthy sleep routine to improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep;
- Find creative ways to exercise every day;
- Nourish yourself with healthy food and regular meals. Have healthy snacks available so you can make good food choices when hungry;
- Drink more water — keep a water bottle with you so keeping hydrated is easy;
- Make time to rest, you cannot work nonstop without burning out; and
- Get some professional support before things get out of hand, there is no shame in asking for help.
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