feel prosperous.
Good mental health is characterized by:
• The ability of individuals to know their potential and maximize the potential of the
• The ability of individuals to overcome the situation it faces pressing
• The ability of individuals to work in a productive and useful in the workplace,
families, communities, and among friends
Mental health is as important as physical health. Both
should equally be maintained.
In life, we have times when we feel depressed, sad, or scared.
Often those feelings disappear with the completion of the problems we face.
But sometimes the feeling that develops into a more serious problem. That matter
could happen to any of us.
Each individual has a different way to solve any problems
faces. No one can bounce back from setbacks while there are
Another may feel burdened by it for a long time.
Mental health we have is not always the same. May change due to
changes in the environment and we are moving through the stages of life
different. With these changes, then we should be able
to maintain in order to have good mental health.
Practical ways can be done to keep our mental health:
1. To accept and appreciate yourself
Each individual is different and unique, but the same thing is nothing
The perfect individual. Respect for ourselves. Recognize and thank weakness
we have, but focus on the things that become our strengths. Be
more realistic about the things that they want us to change in ourselves. If things
these can be changed, try to change it slowly.
2. Maintain a good relationship
No need to struggle alone when we face a problem. Kinship
and a good friend can help overcome stress in life because it can
provide input and make us feel cared for. Keep guard
good relations with always exchange news over the phone, meet, and tell each other.
3. Active berkegiatan
Aktiflah meet more people and incorporated in new activities
in the neighborhood. Come in the community, arrange meetings with friends,
or follow a course that can help us to feel better. Participating in activities
which aims to help others can also make us feel needed
and become increasingly valuable. This makes more confidence
increased. Activities such as this also helps us see the world from view
different so help look at the issue from another point of view.
4. Telling others
Talk about the feeling that is felt not signify that we are weak,
but it is part of our efforts to maintain mental health.
Heard by others making us feel supported and not alone.
May initially be difficult, but if it continues to do so will be familiar. Because of
it, find someone who you can talk to with ease and tell them exactly
that is in your head.
5. Actively engaged
Discover the sport that we like and start doing. Exercise on the body believed
can secrete chemical compounds in the brain that make us feel
better. Therefore, regular exercise can make us feel more positive,
helps concentration, sleep, and make us feel and look better.
Moving does not have to exercise, but it can be done through other activities
like walking in the park, gardening, or doing housework.
Do it for at least 30 minutes, 3-5 times a week.
6. Perform activities controlled
Doing activities that we like and interest can help to overcome the pressure.
Preferred activity is an activity that we do best and can help us
more confident and cope with the emotions we feel. Gardening, cooking,
painting, playing music, exercise is an example of activities that can help
we express ourselves. Find activities that can help you.
7. Break
If too much activity it makes us depressed, then seek time
to rest and relax. Listen to our own bodies. If the body is very tired,
give time to sleep. Besides doing activities such as listening to music,
reading, watching movies, or try a new activity fun. You
also can make arrangements breathing, yoga, or meditation. Use
10 minutes for a break in a busy day will help us resolve
pressure better.
8. Consumption of healthy foods and beverages
Our brain needs nutrients to stay healthy and functioning properly, such as organ
that is in our body. A balanced diet can help health
Our mental because it can help the way of thinking and the way we feel. Try it
to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day and drinking water.
Minimize consumption of caffeinated drinks, high sugar levels, and alcohol. Avoid eating,
drinking alcohol, smoking, and using drugs to solve
problems or overcome the unpleasant feelings that we experienced. Things like that do not
will solve the problem, on the contrary would create new problems.
9. Ask for help
Sometimes we feel tired or overwhelmed when something bad happens. Time
the problem has begun to excessive and you feel unable to cope, ask
assistance. Family and friends are the closest neighborhood to listen
your problem. In addition you can also pray or worship. If you experience
physical problems, see your doctor. Likewise, if you feel they have psychological problems,
you can consult psychologists, psychiatrists, religious leaders. Do not be embarrassed to
ask for help experts for the sake of good mental health. Everyone needs
assistance from time to time and there is nothing wrong from asking for help. In reality,
asking for help is a sign of personal strength.
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