It’s important to take care of yourself, and even more so when your schedule gets hectic. Sometimes, it may feel that every part of your schedule is essential, but for the long-term, really think about which aspects of your life are no longer serving you. Yes, that means scrolling through your phone for an hour. Cut out all of the obligations that just seem to weigh you down and all of the time-wasters that don’t fulfill you. The best thing for your mind may be to sit down and really think about what is actually helping you or making you happy. An extremely busy schedule isn’t a sustainable way to live, and it certainly doesn’t help your mental health. That time is about you and whatever is going to make you feel your best for the rest of the day. In these ten minutes, you can meditate, go for a walk, stretch out your muscles, or even just make yourself a good cup of coffee. This can happen at any point in your day that works best for you, but don’t forget to set an alarm to remind yourself how necessary it is. No matter how busy your schedule is, deliberately carve out ten minutes that’s just for you. With some practice, you’ll be accomplishing more while feeling better. Instead, try to end one task and intentionally switch gears to place all of your attention on another one. Trying to accomplish more than one thing at a time can heighten negative emotions and make you feel more anxious, stressed, and irritable. It’s so easy to spend your day working on a dozen tasks simultaneously, but in reality, it’s lowering your productivity and impacting your mental health. With a podcast going in your ears, eight tabs open on your computer, and your phone in your hand, it can feel like you’re accomplishing everything you need to-all at once. ![]() It takes no additional time in your day to try and think positively. It then starts to associate those thoughts with other behaviors, and slowly that positivity turns into a habit. If you start to focus on the positive more often, your brain starts to connect to areas that weren’t previously stimulated. Sometimes positive emotions can feel fleeting, while negative emotions can stick with us for the long-term. Research shows that positive thinking can actually transform your brain in some cases. But there’s some great science behind positive thinking. ![]() When you’re moving from the minute you wake up until the minute you fall asleep, it can be hard to focus on the positive. When your schedule seems overwhelming, just take a few deep breaths-it’ll only take a moment before you feel better. That simple act allows you to check in with your emotions so you can be mindful and proactive in addressing anything negative that you’re potentially feeling. You can do this while you’re getting ready in the morning, right in the middle of your workday, or even when you’re in bed at night. This may seem like an obvious one, but we put this here as a reminder to consciously take some deep breaths throughout your day. You’re likely already dedicating a little bit of time to eat anyway, right? So take that as an opportunity to make a healthy choice. The healthier you’re eating, the healthier your mind can function. ![]() Science has shown that food can be an extremely powerful tool in dealing with mental health conditions. ![]() But sometimes, the food that’s most accessible doesn’t help fuel your brain properly. It’s easy when you’re in a rush to eat whatever is readily available.
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