Personalized Coping  skills.

Music can provide both a distraction and a sense of relaxation. Many people believe that music can bring solace by distracting them from negative thoughts and calming their “racing mind.”

Exercise is a great way to exert built up energy and relieve stress. Exercise releases endorphins which are “feel good” chemicals in your brain.

It is always healthy to stay connected to friends and family because they keep us grounded. Seeing friends Improves our psychological well-being because it gives us a sense of feeling wanted, and improves our self-worth.

It Is always important to take care of yourself. Self care is a wide term that can be interpreted in a variety of different ways. You can spend a day doing skin care, beauty, your favorite interests, or rest all day. Treat yourself to a spa day, nail appointment, shopping excursion, hair appointment, etc. every now and again. However, the overall goal is to make yourself feel important and to have fun.

Having a daily routine/schedule gives us a sense of control. Planning and being prepared, reduces stress significantly. Routine promotes healthy habits and a productive lifestyle. According to Brad Brenner, Ph.D. ”Studies have shown that daily routines have far-reaching mental health benefits, from alleviating bipolar disorder and preventing substance abuse to managing the symptoms of other mental disorders.”

Hobbies have been known to improve mental health immensely. Doing fun activities makes you feel happy and can distract your mind from negative thinking.