Mental health is an important
topic of discussion these days. Students and professionals alike are becoming
more anxious and stressed with simple day-to-day activities that did not use to
be areas of concern. It begs the question, "why is everyone so
stressed?". Our minds continue to wander and actively try to answer all
our curiosity, but what makes it more interesting is how our minds keep taking in
an overload of information. We never seem to stop thinking. We can't stop,
we won't stop.
Don't sweat the small stuff
"Slow down, calm yourself
and breathe". We live in a fast-paced society and sometimes it can be a
challenge to realize how many tasks we have actually done. It never seems to be
productive enough, and even small projects seem like they can always be done
better. This mindset keeps us thriving in a competitive environment, but it can
also build unnecessary tension within ourselves even with the small things.
Nobody is perfect, therefore, don't beat yourself up too much if you forgot to
do laundry, or if you accidentally spill drinks on your table.
One step ahead
"If you can't beat them,
join them", or even better, stay ahead of it. If you do find yourself
constantly in thought about everything in life you can possibly think about,
listen intently. Don't let the crowded thoughts consume you, but better yet,
try to consume them in a healthy way. Make a journal, or even a blog. Make a
twitter account and share your thoughts. There are plenty of ways that you can
allow yourself to think and express yourself guilt-free. You don't need to
think that 'thinking too much' is something negative.
Mess means more stress
To declutter your mind, you must
first declutter your surroundings. Maybe you're the type of person that knows
where everything is in the midst of the mess, but it can always be a good idea
to build structure externally (within your own space and workplace), and
internally (with a peace of mind and healthy mentality).
by Lei Angelou Tria
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