In the face of today's fast-paced lifestyle and various challenges, the protection and development of mental health becomes more and more important every day. Being flexible in the face of life's challenges, maintaining emotional balance and establishing positive relationships are the basic elements of a healthy psychology.
Having a healthy psychology enables individuals to enjoy life more, establish positive relationships and cope with stress. A healthy psychology is closely related to the maintenance and development of mental, emotional and social well-being.
LifeClub Health Services Clinical Psychologist Cansu Karaman listed the things to be done for a healthy psychology in 6 items:
1. Take Care of Your Sleep
Sleep is important for our overall health. It gives us the energy to power us through the day and helps repair our body. Insufficient sleep (chronic and acute) negatively affects mood. A healthy sleep improves cognitive function, memory, and reduces the risk of psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression. Try to stay consistent with your bedtime. Before you go to sleep, make sure your room is not cluttered.
2. Set Your Limits
Healthy boundaries are essential to maintaining your psychological health. These limits can relate to work, family, friends, and your spouse. If you have to say no when necessary, don't feel guilty and regretful. Setting boundaries can quickly feel uncomfortable. But it is of great importance for maintaining your mental health in the long run.
3. Get a Hobby
Get a hobby to use your time more efficiently. The best way to get a new hobby is to try new things.
4. Pay Attention to Healthy Eating
Studies show that nutrition has an impact on psychology. Adequate and balanced nutrition is of great importance for a quality life.
5. Practice Relaxation Exercises
Breathing and relaxation exercises are scientifically proven methods that gradually reduce tensions in the mind and body. Breathing and relaxation exercises can be applied to reduce the tensions in the mind due to emotions such as anxiety, stress, anger and fear that occur in daily life.
6. Don't Be Afraid to Get Therapy
Psychological disorders negatively affect a person's quality of life. It reduces the functionality of the person and causes a decrease in his performance. The person whose psychological health deteriorates begins to have difficulties in focusing at school and at work. He cannot concentrate, his endurance decreases, and his social relationships begin to be negatively affected. Over time, people may experience feelings of forgetfulness, fatigue, anxiety, worthlessness and helplessness. If you are faced with such situations, you can increase your quality of life by getting psychological support.
