5 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health

I have been unemployed for over a year, and been looking for a job. Since the last episode I have lost my confidence, my self-esteem is never the same again and I have a lot of time on my hands too. So I decided that for this month that a mental health month is ideal and crucial for my recovery. For those who are new to the concept of mental health month/s, it's a concept where you basically spend time to recover, revive, rejuvenate yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. You learn to touch on your creative side, your inner self, and learn to have self-compassion. It might be funny for some people to do something like this, especially when they have commitments like work, study, family etc. but everyone needs one of these one way or another I believe. Here are some of the things I did this month to help with my recovery:

Photo by Hiroko

1. Registering into an art workshop

I registered into a hand lettering workshop and it was so much fun! I love getting creative. I love learning new things. 

Photo by Yari

2. Travelling up a mountain

If you're lucky with me who lives near mountains, seeing the city from high up is relaxing. 

Photo by Brandon

3. Playing with children

There is something special about children, and playing with them brings out my inner childishness. It's healing, and you get to have fun with them. 

4. Praying

Seek God. Ask from Him from what you want. Ask for wisdom, courage, and healing from Him.

5. Painting

I love painting as a creative outlet. I love getting more creative each day. 

Photos taken by Suzanne Dang unless stated otherwise