# Mindful Moments: Mental health really is a struggle; one day at a time.

 # Mindful Moments: Mental health really is a struggle; one day at a time. 

 

 This is especially so given today’s fast pace of activities; everyone seeks to work with little time for the mind to wander. Here are some of the modifications Minor modifications can entail enhancing the positive elements within one’s everyday life and perceiving additional positive elements in everyday life. Here are some of the simplest, yet effective tips to consider that will assist in the care of your mental health on a daily basis: 

 

 ### Start Your Day with Intention 

 

 One should begin each day with some quiet time, preferably a few quiet minutes. Before you get out of bed set an atmosphere, that is how you want the day to be and what you want the day to feel like. I consider this practice proper to employ in managing ones’ actions not forgetting the fact that it assists in creating a healthy perception towards several events in a given day. 

 

 ### Practice Deep Breathing 

 

 To end this lesson, always remember this method When you are stressed remember to take some deep breaths. Breathe in slowly through your nose, close your mouth and hold the breath for a few seconds then breathe out through your mouth. There is nothing as good as taking a deep breath to help drive away stress and make you have a clear mind. 

 

 ### Embrace Gratitude 

 

 Spend 5 minutes each day and write down in detail things that you are thankful for. Listing down three things to be thankful can help in turning the focus away from the various difficulties and can help in changing the disposition and outlook in life. 

 

 ### Connect with Nature 

 

 One of the simple recommendations that could be given to the patients is to spend more time outdoors where possible. As simple as a walk in the park or sitting in your garden, getting closer to nature will definitely make you have a happy feeling and less or no anxiety at all. It is refreshing to have a natural environment enabling the patients to have a calm environment. 

 

 ### Limit Screen Time 

 

 Ensure there is screen-free time in your day today practices. Limit the time you spend on your devices before sleeping or at any other time of the day when you know your productivity weakens. Particularly, decreasing the amount of time spent on the screens will provide better sleep quality and preserve the psychiatrist’s mental state. 

 

 ### Practice Mindful Eating 

 

 Listen to your food; try savoring the food by examining the flavor, the mouth-feel, and the smell. The process of mindful eating forces you to chew well and slowly, thus improving the digestion process of the food being consumed. 

 

 If you incorporate such breaks to be mindful to your day, then your psychological health will vastly improve. Note that gradual adjustments are possible and might mean almost everything in the long-term transformation. Never neglect your mental health and feel the difference of a healthy and happy life.