Books – Hossam Al Shaqoury
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 02:00 AM
Your mental health affects the way you think, feel, and act in your daily life. It also affects your ability to handle stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships, andMental health Being strong is not just the absence of mental health problems, having mental or emotional health is much more than being free from depression, anxiety or any other psychological problems. Rather than having no mental illness, according to what was published by a website webmd
People who get mental health benefits from:
A sense of satisfaction.
Enjoy life and the ability to laugh and have fun.
The ability to handle stress and bounce back from adversity.
A sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.
Flexibility to learn new skills and adapt to change.
Balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
Ability to build and maintain satisfactory relationships.
Self-confidence and high self-esteem.
And whether you’re looking to deal with a specific mental health issue, better deal with your emotions, or simply to feel more positive and energetic, there are plenty of ways to take control of your mental health – starting today.
The relationship between resilience and mental health
Having strong mental health does not mean that you are not going through difficult times or experiencing emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss and change, and although these are normal parts of life, they can still cause sadness, anxiety and stress. But just as physically healthy people are better able to recover from illness or injury, people with strong mental health are better able to recover from adversity, trauma, and stress. This ability is called resilience.
People who are emotionally and mentally resilient have the tools to handle difficult situations and maintain a positive outlook, remaining focused, resilient, and productive, in bad times as well as good. Their flexibility also makes them less afraid of new experiences or an uncertain future. Even when they don’t know right away how a problem will be solved, they hope to find a solution eventually.
Keys to mental health
Anyone can suffer from mental or emotional health issues – and over a lifetime most of us will. This year alone, one in five of us will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. And yet, despite the prevalence of mental health issues, many of us make no effort to improve our situation.
We ignore the emotional messages telling us that something is wrong and try to toughen it up by distracting ourselves or doping ourselves with alcohol, drugs, or self-destructive behaviors. We bottle up our problems in the hope that others won’t notice. Hopefully our situation will eventually get better on its own. Or we simply give in – telling ourselves that this is “just the way we are”.
Make social contact a priority – especially face-to-face
No matter how much time you devote to improving your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of others to feel and function your best. Humans are social creatures with emotional needs for positive relationships and connections with others. We are not meant to live, let alone thrive, in isolation. Our social brains crave companionship—even when the experience makes us shy and distrustful of others.
Phone calls and social networking have their place, but nothing can beat the mood-enhancing, stress-relieving power of face-to-face time with other people.
and interacting with someone who is a “good listener” — someone you can talk to regularly face-to-face, and who will listen to you without their own perceptions of what you should be thinking or feeling. A good listener will hear the feelings behind your words and won’t interrupt, judge, or criticize you.
Communication is not a sign of weakness and will not make you a burden to others. Most people will be flattered if you trust them enough to trust them. If you don’t feel like you have anyone to turn to, there are good ways to build new friendships and improve your support network. Meanwhile, there is still a huge benefit to having face-to-face interactions with acquaintances or people you encounter during the day, such as neighbors, people in line for checkout or on the bus, or the person who brings you your morning coffee. Make eye contact and exchange a smile, a friendly greeting, or small talk.
Tips for communicating with others
Call a friend or family member now and arrange to meet. If you both lead busy lives, offer to run errands or work out together. Try to make it a regular encounter.
If you don’t feel you have anyone to call, reach out to your acquaintances. Lots of other people are just as uncomfortable with making new friends as you are – so be the one to break the ice. Reconnect with an old friend, invite a co-worker over for lunch, or ask a neighbor to join you for coffee.
Get out from behind the TV or computer screen. Communication is a largely non-verbal experience that requires you to come into direct contact with other people, so don’t neglect your real-world relationships in favor of virtual interaction.
Staying active is as good for the brain as it is for the body
Mind and body are intrinsically linked. When you improve your physical health, you will automatically experience greater mental and emotional well-being. Physical activity also releases endorphins, which are powerful chemicals that lift your mood and provide additional energy. Regular exercise or activity can have a significant impact on health issues. Mental and emotional, relieves stress, improves memory, and helps you sleep better
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