Look around (like, literally look around or scan your timeline or Twitter feed).
You may have noticed that we’re making huge strides in destigmatizing mental illness, and that’s fantastic.
The importance of treating your mental health as you would your physical health is a pretty well accepted principle.
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All signs point to the fact that we’re prioritizing self care, and that’s awesome.
But when it comes to actuallybeingmentally well, we’re a little murky on the follow-through.
So why do we all feel so selfish when we do it?
Read more at4 Legit Excuses to Take a Mental Health Day.
Use that time to read, color, call your mom, journal, take a bath, whatever.
We tend to have a more chill outlook on everything when we’re on vacation.
What if we took just a little bit of that mentality and made it the rulerather than the exception?
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Then work up to five minutes the next time you do it.
Read more atHeres Why Meditation Is So Amazing for Your Mental Health.
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There is no threshold of struggling you have to reach before therapy or medication is warranted.
ThePsychology Todaytherapist finderis a great tool.
Read more at6 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Therapy.
Recognize the role that racism and racial micro-aggressions could be playing in your mental health.
Don’t let that stop you from getting the help you need.
To find a therapist near you, tryafricanamericantherapists.com.
Read more atRacism and the Invisible Struggle of Mental Health in the Black Community.
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For many people, there’s nothing wrong with drinking in moderation.
Read more atWhy You Get Hangxiety After a Night of Drinking.
You make time for happy hour, Pilates, and sex.
It’s time to make time for sleep.
Read more atThe 10 Commandments for Better Sleep.
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