Your Mental Fitness

Mental fitness is more than just the absence of mental illness. It includes how you feel about yourself and how you adjust to everyday events. We all can feel down, upset, angry or anxious about events that happen through out the day. These feelings can come and go often.

People who are mentally fit feel good about themselves and comfortable with others. They can better deal with the demands, challenges, and changes in everyday life.

Here are some tips for your mental health.

Stress Management

Don't let your emotions get "bottled up" inside. Share your feelings with others.

Learn to manage your time efficiently.

Avoid unnecessary arguments.

Do a "stress rehearsal." Prepare for anticipated stressful events be imagining yourself feeling calm and handling the situation well.

Minimize your exposure to events that cause you stress.

Practice a relaxation technique daily.

Spend some time helping others.

Enjoying Life

Balance work and play.

Engage in activities you enjoy.

Learn how to have fun. Laugh more often.

Join in activities with people who share your interests.

Reward yourself with little things that make you happy and are good for you.

Challenge yourself to do something new.

Surround yourself with cheerful people.

Be less demanding of yourself-no one is perfect.

Healthy Attitude

Set realistic goals for yourself.

Be flexible.

Accept the things you cannot change in yourself and others.

Forgive yourself fro mistakes.

Take satisfaction in your accomplishments.

If you are feeling angry, anxious or "down" and this goes on for weeks or months, effecting your daily life, they may signal a problem that requires professional help. Deciding if you need help and how to get it is not always easy. Talk to someone you trust, such as a religious leader or your physician.

Call 464-5760 and make an appointment with the Employee Assistance Program.