People Are Sharing The Life-Changing Habits That Massively Improved Their Mental Health, And You'll Want To Take Notes

 It is completely natural to experience tough days. You are not alone in this, as everyone goes through rough patches every now and then. Do not be deceived by social media or those around you, as nobody is living their best life every single day. In fact, having bad days is necessary to truly appreciate the good ones.

1. "Sleep. It's the foundation for a lot of things. Almost everything."

1) Rest. 2) Abstaining from alcohol, which resulted in improved sleep quality, among other benefits. 3) Reducing caffeine intake, which also led to better sleep quality, among other advantages.

2. "Learning to say no, let go, and stop sweating the small stuff. Also, knowing that if somebody has a problem with me, it's THEIR problem.

3. "I quit teaching high school. Got divorced. So much less stress, I finally quit smoking."

4. "Knowing it's okay to leave some people behind."

And understanding that it is acceptable to be left behind.

5. "It sucks at how well exercise works. I used to hate my mom telling me that it would reduce my depression, but she was absolutely right. The issue is that when you’re really depressed, it’s the last thing you feel like doing. But nothing else has as much of a positive effect on my mental state as regular exercise."

6. "Cardio for at least 30 minutes, preferably in sunlight or at least outdoors, five or more times a week."

7. "Having a nontoxic job. I got bullied for as long as I can remember at school, home, and work. My current job is the best paying and least stressful thing I've ever experienced. I've been able to de-stress for the first time; I don't worry about work on my days off, and I'm even becoming able to stand up for myself instead of locking up."

8. "Getting out of an abusive relationship."

9. "Practicing gratitude deliberately. I began thinking of three distinct things I was thankful for every night before falling asleep. I didn't even write them down — just took five seconds to reflect on three things (but no generic 'friends, family, food,' etc., repeated answers). Simply doing this every night for several months completely changed my mood."

                                   

I experience mental illness; along with receiving treatment, the practice of gratitude has been scientifically proven to enhance mood, and I was astonished by the significant impact it had.

10. "Ditching my old friends who didn't take me seriously after a tragedy. I am no longer going to try to be relatable and kind. If you treat me terribly, you're out of my life."

11. "I would say going for regular walks has improved my mental health a ton."

12. "Understanding that it's perfectly NORMAL to have bad days. You're not different from others. We all have bad days every week. Do not let social media or others around fool you. Nobody is living the best day of their life every day, and you have to have bad days to truly enjoy the great ones."

13. "Having pets. My pets have helped me more times than I can count! I've been blessed to have a pet with me through most joys and sorrows!!! ❤️"

                                      

Version 1: 

Acquiring a feline companion has been a great comfort to me. Whenever I need to vent or express my thoughts, my cat is always there to listen attentively. It's a relief to have someone to confide in, especially when you don't have any close relatives, a significant other, or children. It's a small but significant way to make life more bearable.

Version 2:

My cat has become a loyal confidant of mine. I find solace in his presence, as he patiently listens to my rants and musings without judgment. It's a reminder that even in the absence of family, a partner, or children, there are still ways to combat loneliness. Having a furry friend by your side can make all the difference in the world.

14. "Swapping social media and instant streaming music for vinyl records. It slows me down mentally and gives me the peace of mind to actually listen and forget life outside for a little. Strangely therapeutic."

15. "I removed myself from all social media and quit caring about other people's opinions of me."

16. "I quit alcohol, quit destructive relationships (friends, family, partner), got help, took medication regularly, exercised every day, and journaled every day. Life changed significantly!"

17. "Finding something to look forward to. It helped to pull me out of depression."