5 Me-Time Activities That Will Help You Manage Your Mental Health

There is a distinct difference between loneliness and alone time. Loneliness is not good - it makes you feel sad and disconnected from the world and those around you. On the other hand, spending time alone can actually improve your mood and help you manage your mental health if done correctly. Me-time activities must be enjoyable to you as well as make you feel good about yourself. Here are some me-time activity suggestions you should consider penciling into your schedule. Journal Your Plans and Thoughts Me-time can be even simple. Find time each day to journal lists and your plans. Being a busy mother means that scheduling me-time activities is the only way you can be sure you'll get the time. Consider writing down a list of things you need to do each morning or night, such as taking … [Read more...]

Tips for Managing Your Stress and Mental Health

Whether you are a new mother or have grown children, you have likely come to understand and experience the stresses that come with motherhood. Stress is normal. In fact, it can be healthy and lead to higher productivity. However, when it begins to affect your mental health in negative ways, then it is time to assess what you can change in your life so you can manage your stress and mental health in a positive way. Manage Daily Stress Crying babies, potty training, picking the right preschool, daycare, elementary school, and math homework - these are just a few of the daily stresses that mothers with young children encounter. As your children gain more independence, you can attain even more sources of stress. As a mother, you want the best for your kids. However, it is time to think about … [Read more...]

Simple Ways to Fight Family Burnout During COVID-19

With so many of us staying at home to keep COVID-19 cases down and our families safe, many of us are struggling with burnout. Burnout is a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion that's brought on by prolonged stress. With a possible vaccine for the novel virus still months away and many of us being unable to see our friends or participate in our usual stress-reducing activities, it's normal to feel emotionally drained and overwhelmed right now. In fact, up to 21% of public school teachers report that student apathy is a problem in their school. So what can you do to fight burnout during COVID-19 as a family while staying safe and protected against the coronavirus? Here, we've compiled a few ways to help you out. Take a safe day trip Approximately 92% of employees say … [Read more...]

Avoiding Burnout on Your Journey to Better Health

Sometimes caring for your health can be a drag. You get tired of doing the same things over and over. Thankfully, there are lots of ways you can change up your regular routine, still stay healthy, and avoid burnout. Additionally, incorporating activities that you know you like can help make the task feel less like a task and more like fun. Here are some suggestions to try if your typical health routine is leaving you underwhelmed. Try Gardening For many, working with plants can be really enjoyable. It's rewarding to watch your plants thrive and sprout new leaves. Not only does gardening allow you to get outside and get some movement in your day, but this can be a great way to care for your mental health. As younger generations build interest, older generations still dominate the … [Read more...]

Struggling With Your Mental Health? Try These Suggestions

Managing your mental health is almost never easy. Even for those who know all the typical suggestions to better your mental health, it's still difficult to stay mentally healthy. This is especially true if you're someone who suffers from a mental health disorder. For example, at-home caregivers are at an increased risk of depressive symptoms. In fact, an estimated 40% to 70% of caregivers show signs of depression. For those who work in stressful environments, staying on top of your mental health can be that much more necessary. That said, it is possible to stay on top of your mental health or turn a bad day around when they happen. The truth is, bad days are going to happen. Simply having a bad day doesn't mean you're failing with your mental health, though it may feel that way. If … [Read more...]

Your New Favorite Self-Care Routines

Dealing with your mental health is something everyone can relate to. At one point or another, you've gone through an experience that causes you to make a conscious decision to focus on yourself. This is exactly what self-care is. Self-care is an important part of mental health. In the United States, 1.1% of adults experience schizophrenia; 2.6% of adults live with bipolar disorder; 6.9% of people battle depression; and 18.1% of us experience anxiety disorders. This means there are plenty of people out there whose mental health will especially benefit from implementing self-care routines. In addition, there are also plenty of people who are experiencing eating disorders that need immediate help and residential eating disorder treatment. If you're someone looking for some new self-care … [Read more...]

Where’s Mummy?

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