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One of my coping strategies is to make up my bed in the morning… This helps me focus my mind and start with a positive outlook for the day. It’s simple but very hard for me to do. When I do it it really helps my mental state. I am doing a personal challenge of making up my bed every day for the rest of May.

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Another great coping strategy & life skill to deal with the challenges of life is to surround yourself with faith filled people, positive vibes, inspirational songs, motivational people full of faith to speak into your life things that align to God's perfect Will. This is one of my favorite songs that always lifts me up and assures me that everything attached to me wins because I am a child of Almighty God! He made me to be Victorious!

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Listen to You Will Win - Single by Jekalyn Carr on Apple Music. Stream songs including "You Will Win".

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Affirmation suggestions to brighten your day 🌞 

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I picked 2 for today’s mental health challenge: #6 (satisfying a sweet tooth) and #23 (stating an affirmation).

I chose to eat some turtles candy and I instantly felt good chomping on the chocolate and caramel, while reciting an affirmation “I am worthy of love and happiness” 💕

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Self Care is important to your mental health. Exercise can and will improve our overall Mental Health. We have to make us a priority! Keep it Moving and Get Fit Mentally, Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually! Start small but just start! #Together4MH

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I had such a fun time doing Afro Beats for Fitness Fridays. Just doing 30min-1hr of workout can make a world of a difference for your mood and mental health, also the discussions were engaging and very informative! I learned a new term, mental fitness  and how it’s important to control and manage our emotions.

Let’s keep up this momentum not just for the month but throughout the entire year!

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This is something that is very easy to do and doesn't take much time. Just one minute of deep breathing can increase oxygen to the brain, lower your heart rate and increase your focus. It feels good to exhale for the entire 4 counts. I visualize stressors being released during this time and inhaling positivity, wellness, hope, strength, and other attributes that can improve my outlook each day.

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“According to research, the practice helps people manage stress, depression, addiction, and anxiety. It has shown to be effective in people with health conditions like hypertension, chronic pain, and heart failure. Mindfulness helps you become more aware of what’s happening in the present moment and to understand your thought patterns. It allows you to step out of your mind and observe those patterns. This way, you can notice when you’re drifting into a mental health problem.”

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Most of us ignore the need to pay attention to the present moment. We're often not paying close attention to what's happening in our minds and body in real time. Being mindful is when you're aware of what's happening in and around you. It's like watching your life from a distance and seeing the right action to take at every point in your life.

Mindful breathing. This exercise can be a great and fun way to learn mindfulness. It involves taking time to concentrate on your breathing and allowing yourself to feel whatever feeling that runs through your mind and body during the process. You can count the time between when you inhale and exhale. For example, if you're practicing mindful breathing while walking, you can count five steps while breathing in, and five steps while breathing out.

Mindful walking. For a start, walk slowly as you feel everything that arises in your body when you make every step. Feel the sensation in your foot muscles and the feeling of your body as it makes contact with the ground. If your mind drifts away, try to bring it back by concentrating on the feeling of your feet touching the floor or ground.

Mindful eating. This technique is also a great way to get off of autopilot and enjoy the mindfulness experience. The secret here is to give your mealtime full attention. Take time to observe the details of your meal - feel the taste, the smell, and how it feels in your mouth and when it goes down your throat. When you bring all your attention to your food, you may realize that you enjoy the meal more than when you eat passively.

Mindful listening. This is a very popular way to raise your awareness and improve your mindfulness. Active listening involves tuning yourself to your environment and paying attention to what it has to say. It could be a conversation that you pay keen attention to when the speaker is talking. You could do this by observing their body movements and how they pronounce words.

Other Helpful Mindfulness Tips

In addition to the mindfulness exercises mentioned above, these tips could also be helpful to keep you focused:

Practice regularly

Adopt new habits

Monitor your thoughts and name your feelings

Practice guided meditation and Yoga

The Role of Mindfulness on Your Mental Health

Mindfulness plays a big role in improving your overall mental health. According to research, the practice helps people manage stress, depression, addiction, and anxiety. It has shown to be effective in people with health conditions like hypertension, chronic pain, and heart failure.

Mindfulness helps you become more aware of what's happening in the present moment and to understand your thought patterns. It allows you to step out of your mind and observe those patterns. This way, you can notice when you're drifting into a mental health problem.

When you practice mindfulness, it gets easy to identify stress, anxiety, or depression signals early on. You become more positive in the way you respond to signs of mental health problems. It's like making peace with your body by listening and responding to each sensation you experience.

Psychologists and mental health therapists recommend mindfulness as a way to help heal and head off depression. Research also shows that this practice gives you an open and accepting attitude. You're able to accept anything that arises, rather than trying to avoid or ignore problems.

Mindfulness can teach you how to manage your emotions in a way that positively changes your behavior. Practicing mindfulness techniques, such as guided meditations, helps to improve your awareness and can cure memory loss.

Lifestyle Changes for Mindfulness

‌ We all want to be able to understand our thought patterns and how they influence our actions and perception. To achieve this level of awareness, you need to make some changes in your daily routine or adopt new practices. Here are some tips to get you started:

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What to Know About Mindfulness and Mental Health

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Most of us ignore the need to pay attention to the present moment. We're often not paying close attention to what's happening in our minds and body in real time. Being mindful is when you're aware of what's happening in and around you.

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Today is Wellness Wednesday.  In an effort to prioritize Mental health and be proactive I took one of the Mental Health Screening Tests. Even though my results reflect Minimal Depression, I will use mental fitness strategies to support me in having a healthy mental state.  I encourage you to take one of the Mental Health Screening Tests today or encourage others that may be struggling to take a test.  There are so many resources and supports out there.https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
#Together4MH#TLODSDC

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I am trying out a new App called Moodfit. It's a free app that helps track your Mood and gives you helpful insights and activities to improve your Mental Fitness and overall wellbeing. It didn't take much time to do the entries and I definitely see the impact on my day already. I feel more centered, grateful, positive and hopeful. #TLODSDC#Together4MH

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Mental health and well being consists of several factors for healing in my opinion. The most important one for me is talking openly about your issues with those who love you. Speaking up instead of keeping things in is euphoric to me. Almost like a good cry to release everything is sometimes necessary !   ~Lady Brandi 💜

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Mental health and well being consists of several factors for healing in my opinion. The most important one for me is talking openly about your issues with those who love you. Speaking up instead of keeping things in is euphoric to me. Almost like a good cry to release everything is sometimes necessary !   ~Lady Brandi 💜

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Mental Health Talk. Depression Youtube Video Talk 

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Mental Health Talk. Depression Youtube Video Talk 

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GRWM: Mental Health Talk. Depression/Survivor Story

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You are loved 🥰