March Mental Health Minute

SPRING IS A LOVELY REMINDER OF HOW BEAUTIFUL CHANGE CAN TRULY BE.

For many, spring represents new beginnings. It is an opportunity to hit the refresh button on different aspects in life. It can be seen as a chance to get rid of old things that are no longer serving you and replace them with new things that do. We spring clean and declutter our homes to increase productivity, we can do the same for our minds and bodies.

Our self-care needs change over time because we change and the things around us change all the time. The way that you've always dealt with stress and adversity may not be working for you anymore.  

If you're not feeling any different then your current self-care practices aren't working and it's time to switch it up. Allow the new season to motivate you. If you're searching for new methods, put some thought into it and be open to trying new things.

Are you familiar with the clean feel and fresh smell of a neat and well-organized space? A mental spring cleaning can do the same for your brain it can give you a boost of energy and feelings of accomplishment and motivation!

It's Time for Spring Cleaning.

Start With Your Mind!


Let something go.

"YOU'RE THE EXPERT..."

You're the expert on what practices work best for your lifestyle. It's important to determine which practices work for you and which practices do not benefit your mental health.

Here are some activities to utilize as you spring clean your mind this season:

• Create a to-do list of short-term and long-term goals that you want to complete.

• Try to improve your physical health.
• Begin to renew your spirit.
• Work on improving your stress management skills.
• Actively contribute to your community
• Let something go.
• Forgive yourself.
• Make amends.

Sources:
5 Self-Care Practices That Are Perfect for Spring - Christine Byrne

Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

It's Time for Spring Cleaning. Start with Your Mind.- John Williams