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10 Ways to Boost
Your Emotional Health
Beth W. Orenstein
Keep your emotional health in great shape with these
self-esteem boosting tips.
Taking care of your emotional health is as important as
taking care of your physical body.
If your emotional health is out of balance, you may
experience high blood pressure,
ulcers, chest pain, or a host of other physical
symptoms.
When you feel good about yourself, it's much easier to
cope with life's little ups and downs
as well as bigger events, such as divorce or a death,
says Jeff Gardere, PhD,
a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City.
Here are 10 ways you can practice better stress
management and boost your self-esteem.
These strategies will help you stay resilient through
everyday stresses
and when larger personal issues arise.
1. Grow your
circle of friends.
"It's very important that you have a support group
of friends and family," Gardere says.
"You need people whom you can talk to about your
problems — people who will listen to you
when you need to get things off your chest — so that you
know you're not alone in whatever it is."
2. Learn
more.
"Knowledge is power," Gardere says.
If you have a problem, learn whatever you can about the
issue or the health condition you're facing.
The more you know, the less you will fear what might
happen, Gardere says.
3. Get moving.
Any form of exercise that you enjoy will do.
"Regular exercise works as a good partner
for people who are on medication," Gardere says.
Exercise also works well for people
who have mild or moderate depression and don't need to be
on medication.
Think of it as a
great tool for stress management.
4. Have sex.
Intimacy within a committed relationship has all
sorts of emotional benefits —
it can help make you feel good about yourself and boost
self-esteem.
"Figure out a schedule that works for you and your
trusted partner —
that could be once a week or three times a week or twice
a month," Gardere says.
5. Develop a
passion.
Everyone should have at least one hobby, Gardere says,
whether it's taking care of plants,
collecting antiques, or listening to music. You should do
something that brings you some real joy
— a passion that's all yours and that no one can take
from you.
Having a hobby and taking pride in it is a great way to
boost self-esteem.
6. Eat and drink
in moderation.
Alcohol can be a good stress reducer, but you must
indulge in extreme moderation, Gardere says. The same advice applies to
indulging in food. You can eat what you want and enjoy it
as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular
exercise, he says.
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your
physical and your emotional health.
7. Meditate or
practice yoga.
These types of activities are effective for stress
management. Meditation is a focused form of
guided thought. Yoga and tai chi, while
movement-oriented, are also proven stress busters.
Other stress-reducing techniques include deep breathing
and progressive muscle relaxation.
If you're unsure of how to get started, take a class
and learn how to practice on your own for 30 minutes,
three times a week.
8. Manage your
time.
If you make a schedule and set goals for yourself for the
week, "you'll be more on top of your days, and when you're more on top of
your days, you're more on top of your life," Gardere says.
As you cross off the tasks on your to-do list, you will
feel a sense of accomplishment
which will help reduce stress, he adds.
9. Get enough sleep.
"People who get a good night's sleep wake
up with more energy and tend to be more productive," Gardere says. If you
are overly tired, every task and responsibility can seem exaggerated,
and even small problems will feel like big ones.
10. Learn to say
no.
If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only
end up frustrated and stressed out.
If someone asks you to do something you absolutely can't
do, say no.
At the very least, ask for help. And if you can't do it,
explain why kindly but firmly.
Nurturing your mind is as important as nurturing your
body, and it will make you better able
to handle whatever life throws at you. However, if your
emotional problems are serious
and you can't seem to shake them yourself, or if you're
having issues with anxiety or depression,
it's very important that you see a mental health
professional and get help, Gardere says.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/10-ways-to-boost-emotional-health.aspx
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