After 2 years in a pandemic, I think many of us can say it has taken a toll on our mental health. Let’s take this month to realign ourselves and focus on creating a more positive mental health.
Day 1:
Do a deep breath exercise (so many videos can be found on YouTube)
Day 2:
Catch up with a friend, whether it’s a text, phone call or visit.
Day 3:
Schedule something you enjoy.
Day 4:
Do 15 to 30 minutes of yoga.
Day 5:
Plan a healthy meal.
Day 6:
Take at least 10 minutes to read.
Day 7:
Go for a walk.
Day 8:
Take 20 minutes and do an at home spa, whether it’s a face mask, a bubble bath or painting your nails.
Day 9:
Watch a movie.
Day 10:
Write down 3 goals for the day.
Day 11:
Go to bed 30 minutes earlier.
Day 12:
Do a 5 minute meditation (so many videos can be found on YouTube)
Day 13:
Unfollow a social media account that is negatively impacting you.
Day 14:
Write a gratitude letter to yourself.
Day 15:
Do something you love.
Day 16:
Do a grounding exercise. One that can be done is know as “5,4,3,2,1”, where you name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.
Day 17:
Take a day off from social media.
Day 18:
Before going to bed, make a list of things you accomplished today, even if it they are super small accomplishments.
Day 19:
Try a new hobby.
Day 20:
Listen to a wellness/mental health podcast of your choice.
Day 21:
Take 10 minutes and search coping skills to see if there are any ideas you can try out.
Day 22:
Plan a date with a lover or friend.
Day 23:
Choose an affirmation to repeat to yourself throughout the day.
Day 24:
Spend 20 or more minutes outdoors.
Day 25:
Wake up a few minutes earlier and sip your coffee/tea without the need to rush.
Day 26:
Do a breathing exercise and reflect how it made you feel afterwards.
Day 27:
Take the day to do your favourite activity.
Day 28:
Journal your intentions for the day in the morning, and how it went once your day is over.
Day 29:
Research different ways to improve your mental health and take notes.
Day 30:
Have a phone detox from the time the work day is over.
Day 31:
Reflect on the last month of the challenge and congratulate yourself for completing it!
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