The New Year is a time of reflection, resolution, and introspection. We all want to be happier, healthier, and more successful in the coming year. And it’s not just our physical health that we should be focusing on; there are many ways to improve your mental health too! Here are some resolutions for achieving better mental health in the New Year.
1. Adopt the “Behavioral Activation” Lifestyle
Behavioral activation is about getting back into rewarding activities rather than focusing on unhelpful thoughts. It means doing things that make you feel better instead of ruminating over perceived inadequacies or failures. If you were to focus only on your negative thoughts and feelings, they’d become even more pronounced! For many people dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems, this often involves reintroducing activities that have been taken away because of feeling low. You can read more about behavioral activation here.
2. See a Therapist
It’s often said that talking about your problems is the first step to solving them. This is especially true when it comes to mental health. Whether you’re in search of anger management therapy, marriage counseling, or just need someone to talk to, seeing a therapist can provide you with support, guidance, and tools to help manage your condition. Therapy doesn’t have to be expensive either
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