Ideas for positive mental health activities
- Practice self-care with Aromatherapy
a. Pleasant fragrances have the ability to reduce stress and
promote healthy sleep and relaxation. Try an Aromatherapy
bath or diffuser to boost your mood and promote relaxation. - Adult Coloring books
a. An adult coloring book is great for refocusing your thoughts
on something other than everyday life. It is relaxing and
creates such a beautiful image as the result. - Practice yoga
a. It helps with emotional balance through concentrated
breathing and teaches to live in the moment through
meditative movement. - Random Acts of Kindness
a. Doing something special and pleasant for others often
improves how we feel about ourselves, boosts our morale,
and gives us a sense of accomplishment. This helps to
balance our thoughts and keep us feeling positive. - Exercise
a. Participate in exercises that challenge your endurance and
really gets your heart pumping. In this process, you are
releasing endorphins that produce that “feel good” emotion
and essentially gives your mood a major boost.