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Staying Positive

Mental Health America’s Live Your Life Well campaign offers 10 useful tips for living a full, enjoyable life:

  • Connect with others.Spend more time with family members and friends, and develop new relationships by taking classes, doing volunteer work or joining a club that interests you.
  • Stay positive.Learn to avoid negative thought patterns and focus on feeling grateful for the positive things in your life.
  • Be physically active. Strive for 30 minutes of daily moderate aerobic activity, and squeeze in additional exercise by playing with your children or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. 
  • Help others.In addition to looking for volunteer opportunities, do little things like smiling at a stranger or holding the elevator for a co-worker.
  • Get enough sleep.Being tired and having low energy affects every aspect of your life.
  • Create joy and satisfaction.Read humorous books, do something you enjoyed as a child or treat yourself to a massage.
  • Eat well.Choose a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, while minimizing saturated fats, salt and added sugars.
  • Take care of your spirit. Join a religious institution, pray regularly or learn to meditate. Look for the good in yourself and others.
  • Deal better with hard times.When you have an upsetting experience, try writing about it to organize your thoughts. When faced with a problem, make a list of possible solutions and consider the merits of each.
  • Get professional help if you need it.Visit our resource section to explore helpful resources in your community.

Pursuing overall wellness can help people cope with mental health challenges and is a vital part in the road to recovery. Speak Up. Ask for help and get on the path to true wellness.

San Joaquin County Resources:  211sj.org

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

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