Mental Wellbeing Month asserts that being mentally healthy is a vital part of your overall wellness. Just as it’s important to monitor markers of your physical health such as blood pressure or cholesterol levels, you should keep careful track of your emotional wellbeing. This can include your moods, ability to function socially, energy levels and ability to respond to challenges.
- Practice mindfulness by slowing down during your day to fully experience the present moment. Take stock of how you’re feeling and let go of stress.
- Seek professional help if you experience ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness, loss of energy, insomnia, early awakening, oversleeping or restlessness and irritability.
- Schedule meaningful activities each day, such as creative hobbies, that are important to you. Identify and work into your routine the activities that reliably help you relax and recharge.
Visit the Mind Your Mental Health page on your member website or call your program for confidential mental health resources.
Working on physical health
Never underestimate the importance of nurturing your physical wellbeing. It’s never too late to work on improving your health.
- Physical health forms the foundation for mental and emotional resilience—allowing you to meet the challenges of the day, manage your relationships and succeed in your work.
- The connection is clear—prioritize regular movement, a healthy diet, quality sleep and you’ll likely experience increased energy, improved mood, enhanced appearance and greater capacity to pursue what matters most to you.
