Mentally Healthy, Resilient People Do These Things

We all face challenges in life, but it's possible to build up the mental resilience to handle them better

As I thought about what to write to promote mental health and resilience this past Mental Health Awareness Month, there was no shortage of topics to consider: We are, after all, living in turbulent times with a great deal of uncertainty about our personal futures and the future of the world around us.

So I decided to write something that would encourage people to take care of themselves and to think about what mental health looks like for them. After all, we struggle with different challenges depending on our circumstances, our relationships, and our desires. We are all fighting different battles at different times in our lives.

However, there are ways we can take care of our mental health that we share in common. Doing these things will help you stay focused on staying mentally healthy, strong, and resilient.

1. Identify what is within your control and what you can change.

2. Keep cynical thoughts to a minimum.

3. Identify the people in your life who don’t belong there.

4. Surround yourself with like-minded people who are making their best effort to live a good life.

5. Self-advocate.

6. Empathize with others’ feelings and perspectives.
   

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