Another lockdown in Malaysia? And you’re having mixed feelings such as anxiety, waves of panic, stress, and others. Well, these are unprecedented times, and it is important that we need to work extra hard to manage our emotions well.
With that being said, our mental health and physical health are very closely connected. Mental health plays a major role in your ability to maintain good physical health. For instance, when an individual has a mental illness such as depression and anxiety, it can affect their ability to participate in healthy behaviors. It results in problems with physical health such as chronic diseases. Thus, being aware of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
So here’s a little insight into how you can cope with your mental and physical health during situations like these, where we cannot control but focus on what we can do.
1.Keep Active
Well, it is not a surprise that staying active can benefit so many aspects of your health, it can even prevent physical and mental health symptoms from worsening.
Thus, it is important that we incorporate physical activity daily to ensure your body and mind are healthy. Activities such as running, walking, yoga, or any exercises that keep you moving.
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On top of that, experts believe exercise can release chemicals in your brain that make you feel good, boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate and sleep better.
So try to pick a physical activity you enjoy doing regularly.
2.Eat Well
Next, the quality of food consumed can impact your overall physical and mental health. By eating nutritious and healthy food can go a long way towards achieving a healthier lifestyle which links to how we feel. For example, consuming caffeine and sugar allows your body to have an immediate effect on energy.
A well-balanced diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
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A healthy balanced diet includes;
- Various types of vegetables and fruits
- Wholegrain cereals or bread
- Nuts and seeds
- Dairy products
- Oily fishes
- Plenty of water
3.Sleep Well
Despite eating well, we have to take a look at our sleep quality. As we are going through the pandemic, it is normal to face stress and anxiety. However, sleep quality can affect an individual’s mental health and sleep disturbance that is caused by the worries of the pandemic such as work difficulties, poorer physical health and lack of social support.
Thus, by practicing healthy behaviors such as starting your day early to exercise, eating well and establishing a regular sleep schedule can be the perfect recipe to counter insomnia or stress.
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4.Keep In Touch
During this period of time, it is important to surround yourself with good people. Strong family ties and supportive friends can help you deal with the stress of life. As they can offer different views from whatever’s going through inside your own head. It may help you keep active, keep grounded and help you solve any practical problems.
If possible, make plans with supportive family members and friends it could be physically or virtually.
However, if you’re feeling out of touch with some people, give them a call, drop them a note, or chat with them online. Keep the lines of communication open, it will be good for you.
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5.Value Yourself
Lastly, treat yourself with kindness and respect. Take a step back and appreciate yourself more. Make time for your hobbies, favorite projects, or set goals to improve yourself during times like these.
Doing activities you enjoy means you are probably good at it, and achieving something will boost your self-esteem and improve overall mental well-being.
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