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The Number 1 Way To Improve Your Mental Health Today
It May Not Be Easy Though!
Let’s talk about the single, best way to improve your mental health. Why only one way? One question I see a lot on mental health forums is, what is one thing I can to improve my mental health? I get it. When you feel depressed, doing anything can seem like a mammoth task. So, even a short list of things to try can seem overwhelming. Should you get out into nature? Do some exercise? Take a nap? Or maybe talk to someone you trust. More options are often not helpful. This article may seem really basic, but often it’s the basic things we all miss. We can’t see the wood for the trees.
What IS The Best Way To Improve Your Mental Health?
It’s simple. You need to unpack and understand your feelings. It may seem ridiculously simple, but it isn’t for several reasons. Firstly, before you can fix anything you need to understand what’s broken. Think about it. If you take your car to a garage and report it won’t start, does the mechanic immediately start fixing it? No. They need to run diagnostics and find the source of the problem.
Similarly, if you go to A&E and report chest pains the doctors will not start treatment straight away. Chest pains could indicate a heart attack, an embolism in your lung, a pulled…
