Today we close out Mental Health Awareness Month by exploring one final facet on our Wellness Wheel...last but not least, Emotional Wellness!
Improving Emotional Wellness is often the main step addressed in mental healthcare, since your mental health journey requires both understanding and managing your emotional responses. Developing emotional awareness and healthy coping skills ensures resilience and adaptability in difficult situations, empowering you to take control of your mental health.
Though they may seem simple, these strategies for improving your Emotional Wellness are crucial steps in your mental health journey:
> Be Compassionate With Yourself - everyone's struggles are unique, so it is important to practice patience and kindness when it comes to improving your mental health. There will be ups and downs as you work to improve yourself, so focus on progress over perfection!
> Practice Gratitude & Mindfulness - Try to regularly catalog the things you are grateful for each day. This can be a done as mental list or a daily journal entry, and taking the time to reflect on positive emotions and interactions will help set you up for success. Habits such as mindful eating, journaling, and reflective solo activities, like walking or stretching, will grant you the opportunity to slow down and find emotional balance in your world.
> Set Goals and Priorities - this applies both to your wellness and your lifestyle! Figuring out your short-term and long-term goals can help create a sense of purpose, direction, and motivation. Setting priorities can help you establish and stick with healthy habits, which in turn can improve your emotional health!
It's important to remember that improving your Emotional Wellness is an ongoing and evolving process, and iTrust Wellness is here to help! We use tools like the Wellness Wheel as a first step to evaluate each patient's overall wellness, resulting in truly individualized care. Visit our website at www.itrustwellness.com to get started on your mental health journey with iTrust Wellness today!