Escaping the Rat Race for Mental Health ✨
Reclaim your well-being
I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend Katherine Myrestad 🌺 on initiating a new venture “SOUL MAGAZINE”.
I wish this publication boundless success. This project is led by the calmest, sweetest and kindest girl I’ve had the pleasure of meeting on Medium.
My warmest wishes go out to Katherine Myrestad 🌺 and the team
“SOUL MAGAZINE” for a prosperous and fun-filled journey ahead.
Here’s my first contribution for the SOUL MAGAZINE ✨
Daily Dose of Self-Love
Day 5
Do you want to get rid of depression and want to keep anxiety at bay?
Grab your favourite snack and keep reading!! 📖
The competition has reached unprecedented levels nowadays and everyone is striving to become the best version of themselves,
while doing so we often overlook the significant toll it can take on both our physical and mental well-being!!
The relentless pursuit of success in the modern world has a way of consuming us, leaving little room for self-care!!
Here are some factors that trigger your anxiety and become the source of depression.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is misleading to some extent it only shows us the glamorous aspects of life because everyone shows their moments of happiness and success stories while only a few people document their authentic journey of life.
This can lead to feelings of anxiety you think it’s only you who isn’t making banks and getting overnight success. Consequently, you start to underestimate yourself which can lead to the development of mental health disorders.
PROACTIVE MEASURE ✴ LIMIT YOUR SCREEN- TIME AND EXPOSURE TO SOCIAL MEDIA ✴
THE CYCLE OF NEGLECT
Don’t be entrenched in this cycle ever, the constant grind without adequate time for rest and rejuvenation overshadows your mental well-being and becomes the root cause of panic attacks. Indulge in activities other than work, and shift your focus from monotonous routine tasks for a few hours each day.
PROACTIVE MEASURE ✴ GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO YOUR MENTAL- WELL-BEING REQUIREMENTS ✴
ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES
You experience depression and mental health issues because you’re so involved in the rat race that it consumes you and takes the last ounce of energy from you. Adhere to a work schedule, don’t forget to eat and drink during your work hours. If you are working from home then incorporate brief exercise sessions and take breaks from work it will boost your productivity.
PROACTIVE MEASURE ✴ Establish a healthy work/life balance and avoid burnout by allocating dedicated time for self-care ✴
REEVALUATE YOUR GOALS
The societal pressure and unrealistic goals caused you to lose sight of your own priorities. Set the goals that are humanly possible, and divide your goals into smaller manageable tasks that pave the way for genuine progress and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
SLEEP DEPRIVATION
Chronic sleep deprivation not only impairs but also weakens your resilience to stress and contributes significantly to mental health challenges. Remember, quality sleep is a cornerstone of a productive day, so commit to an 8-hour sleep schedule.
PROACTIVE MEASURE ✴ SAY NO TO WORK AND YES TO YOUR OWN NEEDS ✴
A DISTURBING NORM
The trend of working on weekends is so normalized now that you don’t even feel any guilt. Nobody thinks about the adverse consequences of working 7 days a week. Weekends are meant for fun, to relax and to recharge you for the upcoming week. The idea to get rich quickly has undermined the importance of recreational activities.
PROACTIVE MEASURE ✴ ORGANIZE A WEEKEND GETAWAY ✴
Implement these proactive measures to limit the toll of the unhealthy lifestyle on your mental health, “YOU MATTER”
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You can earn extra bucks by working day and night but your mental health is invaluable.
Is it possible to buy mental health with MONEY?
Let’s Connect ✨
Day 1
https://readmedium.com/you-will-make-mistakes-along-the-way-ba57382186d5
Day 2
https://readmedium.com/be-empathetic-to-yourself-e5f1cf51d69
Day 3
https://readmedium.com/set-realistic-expectations-for-yourself-74d69fe9e691
Day 4
https://readmedium.com/a-guide-to-self-re-parenting-for-inner-healing-1e7d8fd30216
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