You do You - This Week’s Mental Health Tip
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Evan Rosenau
It may seem simple, or something you already do, but resting with intention can make a huge difference in your mental health. By telling yourself that you will use that minute, hour, or day to rest, you can start to allow your mind to let go of some stress and get better rest. Whatever it is that you want to do, simply tell yourself to use some time to relax.
This could be for five minutes to go get some water when you’re working on a stressful assignment or just having a bad day. Even such a short period of time can reduce your anxiety, and give you a new perspective if you’re caught up on something difficult. This can lead to some broader, healthier effects on your life.
This type of rest could also be for an hour, or two. In the middle of the week, when school is just too much, set aside a good chunk of time to rest. If you want to, turn off your phone, or spend the whole time on it, as long as you are finding joy in the time.
It could even be longer. Take a day, or a weekend, to do whatever you want. As long as you’re trying to relax and have some fun, you can spend as long as you want. This can be a huge help after a stressful week at school or a hard event in your life, just distancing yourself from your routine can be a great breath of fresh air.
Of course, there’s also vacations. If you get the chance to spend more than one day relaxing, simply have fun, don’t stress out too much on what you have to do here or there; just do what you need to do, for you.
Overall, yes, the tip for this week is just to let yourself do what your body and mind are telling you to do. Just letting go, no matter how short the time, can do wonders for your body, mind, and soul. Whether it be the more practical effects of a reduced heart rate and lower blood pressure, or the seratonion that may flood your brain, we hope you’re able to get the rest you need.
Have a great week from us at Charger Press!
Remember, you’re not alone, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Or, if you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, you can visit 988lifeline.org, https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htm, and reach out to a trusted adult at home or at school.
