What mental and emotional healthy habits do you practice?

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  • unstableunicorn
    unstableunicorn Posts: 216 Member
    peachvine29 wrote: »
    My weight loss journey has shown me that my weight and physical health is the result of what habits I am doing over time.

    Now that I am more physically healthy, I see the need to get more emotionally and mentally healthy. I feel this may be feasible if I just make some new things a habit. I am not sure where to start but know I need to work on this.

    Curious if anyone wants to share!

    Remive toxicity from social media, whether it’s removing a relative from your newsfeed or outright removing an acquaintance from your friends list.

    Charge your phone in a separate room overnight. (Invest in a clock if you need an alarm).

    Talk to *someone* IRL when stress is overwhelming you (venting on forums isn’t nearly as effective as sharing with a live perseon, be it family, friend, or professional).

    When topics get to be too much, divert the conversation (“Let’s move on.” “I need a break from this discussion.” “This topic is becoming toxic.” etc.)

    Slip little happy reminders around your home/work space (photos, post-its, random little decoratives, etc.)

    Apply minimalism principles (strict or modified) to your living and work space. (Don’t confuse with “Throw it all out!”)
  • healingnurtrer
    healingnurtrer Posts: 217 Member
    143tobe wrote: »
    healingnurtrer wrote: »
    Walking in nature, meditation, therapy homework, affirmations

    I just started doing affirmations, they really help. But when you say them, do you say, "I am strong" or "You are strong"? I guess both work but I was really stuck on this. :D:|

    I say "I" :smile:
  • healingnurtrer
    healingnurtrer Posts: 217 Member
    unstableunicorn wrote: »
    peachvine29 wrote: »
    My weight loss journey has shown me that my weight and physical health is the result of what habits I am doing over time.

    Now that I am more physically healthy, I see the need to get more emotionally and mentally healthy. I feel this may be feasible if I just make some new things a habit. I am not sure where to start but know I need to work on this.

    Curious if anyone wants to share!

    Remive toxicity from social media, whether it’s removing a relative from your newsfeed or outright removing an acquaintance from your friends list.

    Charge your phone in a separate room overnight. (Invest in a clock if you need an alarm).

    Talk to *someone* IRL when stress is overwhelming you (venting on forums isn’t nearly as effective as sharing with a live perseon, be it family, friend, or professional).

    When topics get to be too much, divert the conversation (“Let’s move on.” “I need a break from this discussion.” “This topic is becoming toxic.” etc.)

    Slip little happy reminders around your home/work space (photos, post-its, random little decoratives, etc.)

    Apply minimalism principles (strict or modified) to your living and work space. (Don’t confuse with “Throw it all out!”)

    Ooooo these are good. Reminds me, I really like the book "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up" Marie Kondo recommends choosing to keep things that "spark joy" (seems like minimalism but it's really more mindfulness.) I thought the practice was incredible and the habit of choosing joy definitely transferred over into other areas like time management.
  • unstableunicorn
    unstableunicorn Posts: 216 Member
    healingnurtrer wrote: »
    unstableunicorn wrote: »
    peachvine29 wrote: »
    My weight loss journey has shown me that my weight and physical health is the result of what habits I am doing over time.

    Now that I am more physically healthy, I see the need to get more emotionally and mentally healthy. I feel this may be feasible if I just make some new things a habit. I am not sure where to start but know I need to work on this.

    Curious if anyone wants to share!

    Remive toxicity from social media, whether it’s removing a relative from your newsfeed or outright removing an acquaintance from your friends list.

    Charge your phone in a separate room overnight. (Invest in a clock if you need an alarm).

    Talk to *someone* IRL when stress is overwhelming you (venting on forums isn’t nearly as effective as sharing with a live perseon, be it family, friend, or professional).

    When topics get to be too much, divert the conversation (“Let’s move on.” “I need a break from this discussion.” “This topic is becoming toxic.” etc.)

    Slip little happy reminders around your home/work space (photos, post-its, random little decoratives, etc.)

    Apply minimalism principles (strict or modified) to your living and work space. (Don’t confuse with “Throw it all out!”)

    Ooooo these are good. Reminds me, I really like the book "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up" Marie Kondo recommends choosing to keep things that "spark joy" (seems like minimalism but it's really more mindfulness.) I thought the practice was incredible and the habit of choosing joy definitely transferred over into other areas like time management.

    I started with Fumio Sasaki’s “Goodbye Things” last winter and moved on to Kondo in late spring. A lot of what they discuss I was already moving toward on my own, but their perspectives really helped me figure out how I wanted to approach our home environment. The trickle effect has been reduced stress eating and increased time & space for exercise. :)
  • ChrisCatMama
    ChrisCatMama Posts: 1,038 Member
    Prayer and Bible reading.
    My husband and oldest daughter are disabled and it gets really stressful. I’ll do extra strength training and cardio (depends on the day) when things get really hard (more time praying too!). Or if I can, I’ll go for a walk. The fresh air and a few minutes to myself does wonders so I can better take care of them.

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