Mental Health Well-Being
A mental state in which individuals are able to positively function in work and life
Mental Health Well-Being
A mental
state
in which
individuals
are able
to positively
function
in work
and life
When we change our thoughts, we change our lives!
mental Health
According to the World health Organization (WHO), mental health is
a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is abler to make a contribution to his or her community”
WHO, 2005, p.2
Well-Being
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention notes there is no consensus on a single definition of “well-being”. Well-being can be understood as how people feel and how they function, both on a personal and a social level, and how they evaluate their lives as a whole. (New Economic Foundation, 2012)
Can you imagine one full day without worrying?
That may seem impossible, but worrying doesn’t solve problems. When we put our focus on worry, we are robbing ourselves of the beauty in that moment. Worrying can even keep us from seeing the solution. Action and worry seem to contradict each other.
Emotional Responsibility
“You are the reason we are lost!””You make me so mad.” “You humiliated me in front of my co-workers.”
Making “you” statements during an argument is not only counterproductive to understanding others, but also these statements are not completely truthful… or fully accurate. Only you control your emotions… not someone else. Basically, you are giving away your power when allowing someone’s words or actions to control how you feel.
A Better Solution: “I Statements”
I was embarrassed by your comments to my co-workers.” or “I feel sad when I am not included.”
People Want Good Health!
Elevated cholesterol significantly affects cognitive impairment / Mental Health.
Healthy Living Contributes to the enhancement of Your Quality of Life
Want to let Off Some Steam?
Laughter
Research shows that laughter affects blood vessels, similarly to the way exercise affects them.
“A Happy Heart is like Good Medicine”
Proverbs 17:22
Every once in a while,
close your eyes and imagine your best life!
Fun Things to Do if you are bored or feel stuck
Fun Things to Do if you are bored or feel stuck
– 1 –
Think of at Least 3 Things You Like about Yourself.
– 2 –
Clean out Your Junk Email Folder.
– 3 –
Take Time for Yourself…Get a Facial or Massage.
– 4 –
Buy Yourself New Pajamas.
– 5 –
Pray.
– 6 –
Play a Funny (Kind) Prank on a Friend.
– 7 –
Cook a Meal from Scratch.
– 8 –
Try an Old Family Recipe.
– 9 –
Get Outside and Enjoy a Bike Ride.
– 10 –
Write an Encouragement Letter to a Friend.
– 11 –
Take a Nap.
– 12 –
Take Off Your Watch
– 13 –
Write Your Grandparents a Note.
– 14 –
Volunteer to Pick Up Trash Along the Road.
– 15 –
Take a Few Minutes to be Thankful.
– 16 –
Exercise.
– 17 –
Invite a College Student Over for Lunch.
– 18 –
Spend Time in the Evening Stargazing.
– 19 –
Balance Your Checkbook.
– 20 –
Get Outside and Enjoy a Bike Ride.
– 21 –
Walk Barefoot in the Grass.
– 22 –
Swim in the Rain.
– 23 –
Pack a Picnic.
Looking for a Key Person Who Will Change Your Life?
Look in a Mirror!
Resources
- Canfield, J. (2012) The Success Principles. Harper Collins Publishers.
- 28 Mental Health Games, Activities & Worksheets (& PDF):
- 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
- Rath, T. (2007). StrengthsFinder 2.0. Gallup Press.
- How to Improve Your Mental Health
Resources
- Canfield, J. (2012) The Success Principles. Harper Collins Publishers.
- 28 Mental Health Games, Activities & Worksheets (& PDF):
- 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
- Rath, T. (2007). StrengthsFinder 2.0. Gallup Press.
- How to Improve Your Mental Health
