{"id":62985,"date":"2022-12-16T04:37:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T17:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=62985"},"modified":"2022-12-15T11:45:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T00:45:03","slug":"powerful-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/living\/powerful-ways-to-boost-your-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerful ways to boost your mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LifeChanger programs provide tools and tips for thousands of young people to maintain good mental health.<\/p>\n<p>If the past couple years have taught us anything, it&#8217;s that our mental well-being is just as important as our physical well-being \u2014 and with small steps, we can take action to live with less stress.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s eight easy tips for you to try!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Practice &#8220;box breathing&#8221;<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re feeling anxious or stressed, box breathing is a wonderful go-to technique. Four counts on the inhalation through your nose, hold for four, four counts on the exhalation through the mouth, and then again hold for four, and repeat.<\/li>\n<li>This breathing technique stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which entices our body&#8217;s relaxation response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Set boundaries with your phone<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the easiest ways to stay resilient, besides turning your phone off, is to block out your online time on the calendar and stick to it.<\/li>\n<li>Doing this simple step protects your mental health and is also empowering.<\/li>\n<li>You are 100 per cent in control, choosing how much time you spend online, protecting your mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>A moment for gratitude<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>When you wake up, recite three things you are grateful for. It is a powerful way to start every day.<\/li>\n<li>The things can be big or small.<\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;ll help you maintain a healthy perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87413\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87413\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/IMG_5282_62990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take some small breaks to breathe, relax and recharge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a few minutes to meditate\n<ul>\n<li>Meditating regularly helps you reset in stressful moments and keeps your mind strengthened so that you navigate any challenges that come your way.<\/li>\n<li>It helps you to start the day from a place of ease where you feel calmer and more focused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Take a cold shower<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>At the end of your morning shower, slowly reduce the temperature of the water and make it progressively colder and colder for the last minute.<\/li>\n<li>For the last 10 seconds of the shower, the temperature is maximum cold.<\/li>\n<li>The cold brings us sharply into the present moment and builds resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Take regular breaks to reset<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Remind yourself to take your time with what you need to do, be kind to yourself, and take some small breaks to breathe, relax and recharge.<\/li>\n<li>Mini breaks are a great way to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87412\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87412\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/IMG_1936_63024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"389\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When you wake up, recite three things you are grateful for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Keep a journal<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>When you reach your emotional and mental limit, everything becomes tight and tense. Every day, in a journal, express in writing whatever is on your mind.<\/li>\n<li>This &#8220;daily dump&#8221; has a transformative power on stress that you can feel emotionally, mentally, and physically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Connect with nature<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Get outdoors! Whether it&#8217;s walk through your neighbourhood, a hike through nature or a dip in the ocean.<\/li>\n<li>The restorative powers of Mother Nature are accessible and right on your doorstep.<\/li>\n<li>Find a way to interact and your mindset and energy levels will thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eight simple but powerful tips to improve your mental health. Which one will you try today?<\/p>\n<p>Stay well!<\/p>\n<p>Scott and The LifeChanger team<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>\/\/ Sponsored Content<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LifeChanger programs provide tools and tips for thousands of young people to maintain good mental health. 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