Many Ways to Be Mentally Strong

 3 Ways to Be Mentally Strong

1. Do what works for me, not the other way around

 If someone tells you that they have no self-confidence, then they are lying. And if they really do feel like this, then you need to help them out. People who lack confidence often think that their friends and family expect them to act confidently. But this isn't true at all. If they were truly confident, then they would know how to act confident without having to be told to do so. So don’t try to change them, just give them your time and attention, and guide them through a situation while they learn how to act confidently themselves.

2. Find something I can work on

 When people tell you that they are insecure about themselves, they sometimes mean that they lack skills. They feel like they are missing some sort of toolkit, whether it's social skills or technical skills. You can help them find these things, but you'll have to teach them how to use the tools. This takes time, patience, and effort, but it will pay off in the long run.

3. Help others before helping myself

 You might have heard the phrase “it's selfish to be kind." In fact, it's not. It's actually quite the opposite. Being helpful makes us happy, and we're much happier when we help others than when we receive help from others. Even though being kind to others can come across as selfless, it's not. We get as good of a feeling from giving as we do receiving.

4. Play Video Games.

 Video games are great stress reducers. They allow us to escape into another world where we have total control over our surroundings. When we’re experiencing negative emotions like anxiety, depression, anger, etc., video games can help distract us from these feelings. We often find ourselves thinking about different scenarios while playing video games that seem silly but manage to take our minds off whatever is bothering us at the time. It’s easy to get lost in a good game!

5. Spend Time Outside.

 Being outside has been shown to improve mental health due to increased exposure to nature. This is called “greening,” and research suggests that spending just 15 minutes exposed to green spaces can significantly reduce blood pressure levels and decrease symptoms of stress. In addition, research shows that people who live near parks and other outdoor spaces have lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. So make sure you’re getting enough fresh air every day!

6. Read Books.

 If you’re looking for something fun to read, try reading a book instead of watching TV. Reading engages your mind in ways that being active doesn’t. Studies show that people who regularly read books tend to be happier than those who don’t. According to the American Psychological Association, reading provides many benefits for your brain and body!

7. Get Enough Sleep

 Sleep deprivation leads to stress and anxiety. Your body needs sleep to heal from daily stresses like the sun, caffeine, exercise, or lack thereof. Lack of sleep can lead to physical issues in your brain and cause symptoms ranging from headaches to heart palpitations.

 Try to get at least 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Make sure that you are sleeping on a comfortable mattress and if possible, try not to nap.

8. Practice Breathing Exercises

 Breathing exercises calm our minds and reduce stress hormones. Try deep breathing where you focus on inhaling through your nose and exhale through the mouth slowly and evenly. Another effective breathing technique is called “Pranayama”. This involves slowing down your breath while focusing on your diaphragm, chest area, neck, face, and scalp.

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