Top Tips for Men
Our mental health is as important as our physical health.
Keeping our minds in great condition is as important as how we look after the rest of our bodies. Having a healthier mind an help the way you live.
Here are nine simple things you can do to look after both your mental and physical health.
Keep active
Physical activity is a proven way to keep mentally fit. Exercise makes us feel better immediately through the release of uplifting chemicals into our bodies.
Joining a gym or taking up a sport or even just a half hour brisk walk every other day can make a difference.
Open your ears to music
Music has the power to get the feet tapping and lift mood. Hearing uplifting music when we wake up in the morning can keep us in good spirits throughout the day. Music that relaxes us can aid deeper, more restful sleep.
Talk about it!
Everyone has bad times now and then. Talking to a trusted friend or relative can help. Sometimes, just voicing what is worrying you can help put things into perspective.
Take a break
Down tools and take a walk around the block. Taking 5 minutes out can help clear your head and keep you calm.
Friends and Family
Making time to relax and have fun with friends is a good way of bringing happiness, a sense of belonging as well as helping to reduce stress levels and boost the immune system.
Eat well
A balanced diet is essential to maintaining good mental health. A lack of essential vitamins and minerals can cause a variety of problems such as a lack of concentration, fatigue and low mood. Try eating ‘superfoods’ such as berries, bananas, oily fish, nuts and broccoli and see the difference.
Sleep well
Apart from making you feel tired, stressed and run down, not getting enough sleep makes us more prone to poor mental health. Aim for eight hours shut-eye every night.
Drink sensibly
Even though it might make us feel good in the short term, alcohol is a depressant drug.
The world never looks good through a hangover so avoiding too much alcohol is crucial for good health but it is particularly important when we're feeling low or anxious.
Make time for YOU
Whether it’s a game of football or just watching the football it is important to take some time out to do the things that you enjoy. This helps you feel more in control, calmer and makes you more able to deal with stress.
View more easy steps to a healthier mind online at www.wellscotland.info/healthy
