How to stay mentally fit in 21st century [Part 2]

Mental health is frequently referred to as a state of wellbeing, which includes happiness, contentment, and satisfaction of achievement.
Unfortunately, not the whole population enjoy the dividends of mental health due to the challenges of difficult situations and conditions.

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How to know if a person is mentally healthy (Criteria of good mental health)

• The individual has the ability to cope with difficulties beyond the help of family or friends.
• Fulfilling work.
• Job and life satisfaction.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Positive attitude towards defense of identity, Security, and feelings of wholeness and sense of belonging.
• Accurate perception of.
• Ability to withstand stress and cope with anxiety.
• Respect authority and freedom of choice.
• Change perception in the light of new information.
• Ability to show empathy on people and respect. 
• Ability to respond to others in reciprocal relationships.
• Social group involvement satisfactory.

Causes of poor mental health

• Failure in the role as a student, parent or employee.
• Relationship disruption e.g. separation, divorce, violent or family abuse.
• Problem demeanor e.g. excessive alcohol and drunkenness.
• Unemployment.
• Hereditary.
• Stage of life. Environment factor e.g. emotional stress, tension, anxieties, poverty, broken homes, lack of money
• Nutrition.
• Low standard of living.

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Dimension of positive mental health 

• Positive attitude towards oneself, acceptance of weakness and pride in strength, motivation inner stability.
• Autonomy of action in which the individual determines behavior.
• A perception of ability, free from wishes, desired concerned with the welfare of others.
• Growth and self-realization one's potentials towards achieving what one might become.
• Mastery of environment by the ability to love and leisure and play adequately human relative, problem-solving and appreciates in the life process.

You might wonder, what are positive mental habits?
Positive mental habits are those behaviors and practices an individual portrays in adjustment to circumstance and social relationship with the environment to sustain a happy and productive life.


Formation of positive mental habits

• Be enthusiastic.
• Acquainting with situation.
• Read a book.
• Join a social club such as tennis or charity clubs.
• Stop criticizing yourself.
• Have the power of resilience.
• Take responsibility for your mind.
• Engage in physical exercise.
• Get enough sleep.
• Regularly ask for a response from people close to you.
• Be assertive.
• Stay active.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Manage stress.
• Social connection – talk to someone.
• Join a network or social group.
• Manage emotions
• Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.
• Eat adequate fruits and vegetables.
• Seek help when you are not functioning optimally at home, work or relationships

Our mental health is essential as our physical health
In commemoration to this year world mental day, here are some top mental tips to keep fit:

• Seek help when you are feeling anxious, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts for two weeks or more.
• Adequate sleep is essential for a healthy mind.
• Take a break from social media and engage in face to face connection with friends.
• Laugh more.
• Good work lifestyle balance.
• Stop procrastination.
• Take a break.
• Engage with family and friends.
• Read a good book.
• Avoid unhealthy relationship.
• Learn something new.
• Regular medical checkup.
• Be contented.
• Socialize with people.
• Do something nice or kind.

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  Anyone can suffer from mental or emotional health problem due to the fact that we all face one or more challenges in our life but focusing on one's mental health can improve one’s immune system, productivity and prolong life span.

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