Another month, another check-in. As this one comes to a close, take a moment to reflect, reset, and prioritize your mental well-being with actionable steps.
Life is full of invisible weight; the stress we build up, the expectations we place on ourselves, the feelings we stuff because there's "no time" to deal with them.
Consider carrying a heavy bag everywhere you go. At first, you become accustomed to the weight, but after some time, it starts to suck the life out of you.
A mental health check-in is like putting down the bag for a moment or two looking inside, sorting out what's still useful, and letting go of what is no longer needed. A new month is approaching, and here we are once more taking a moment to catch up with ourselves.
Was this month a whirlwind or a slow drift?
So, how are you really doing? If you're not quite sure, let's take a minute or two to catch up together.
We monitor our steps, track our nutrition, and get regular medical check-ups. But when it comes to our minds, check-ins tend to be an afterthought until stress, anxiety, or burnout compel us to halt.
Science has shown that self-awareness and emotional regulation are key to mental health, and most of us never even take the time to think about how we're really feeling.
Periodic check-ins regarding our mental health can help us discover stressors, regulate emotions, and prevent long-term psychological damage.
When Did You Last Really Listen to Yourself?
We call our friends. "How have you been?"
We call in at work. "What's the status on that task?"
We check in on social media. "What's trending today?"
But when did you last check in with yourself, not habitually, but out of interest?
So much of our daily life is spent responding to emails, to messages, to responsibilities. And yet, beneath all of that, there's a softer voice: your own. It's simple to ignore it when it gets loud.
Maybe this is your invitation to step back and pay attention.
If your mind was able to speak for itself, what would it say?
Would it say it's tired? That it requires a break?
Would it bring up something you've been avoiding?
Would it ask for more kindness, more patience, more understanding?
At times, a check-in isn't about fixing things. It's about paying attention.
Take a shot: instead of brushing against your feelings, pause for a moment. Close your eyes. Ask yourself, What have I been feeling that I haven't been saying out loud?
The answer might catch you off guard.
What Do I Need Right Now?
A mental health check-in has to go beyond mind and into behavior. Here are five actions you can take today:
1. Make an appointment with a therapist or counselor
If you've been feeling drained, anxious, or overwhelmed emotionally, a conversation with a professional might be in order. And even if you don't think that you're in crisis, therapy is a healing tool, a clarity tool, and a growth tool.
2. Write Down Your Thoughts
Put a timer on and write down:
What's been on your mind lately?
What's causing you stress or frustrating you?
What's something good that's happened lately?
Getting words out of your head and onto paper can assist with working through feelings and solutions.
3. Schedule Your Self-Care
There are some small daily habits that could enhance your mental health It might be:
a. Going to bed 30 minutes sooner
b. Getting outside for a 10-minute walk
c. Cutting down on social media
d. Increasing water intake
e. Saying "no" to something that sucks the life out of you
Write down one simple task for each day and adhere to it.
4. Speak with your Trusted Person
You don't need to do everything alone. Either it is your family, mentor, or friend, send a message, call, or schedule to meet. Even a small conversation can be beneficial.
5. Exercise
Your mind and body are intricately connected. Physical activity can help release built-up tension and stress.
If a full workout is too overwhelming, start small. You can stretch, walk around, and dance.
Take the First Step
Checking in with yourself is wonderful, but it's what you do next that matters most.
So right now, pick one of these things and try to do it.
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