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Create Joy and Satisfaction

Living with a mental health condition can be taxing emotionally,  physically, and mentally. Experts have found that good feelings can  boost your ability to deal with stress, solve problems, think flexibly,  and even fight disease. Taking care of your body emotionally,  physically, and mentally through creating joy and satisfaction is an  important part of living with or without a mental health condition. 

Studies show that:

 

  • Laughing decreases pain, may help your heart and lungs, promotes muscle relaxation, and can reduce anxiety.
  • Positive emotions can decrease stress hormones and build emotional strength.
  • Leisure activities offer a distraction from problems, a sense of  competence and many other benefits. For example, in one study observing  twins, the one who participated in leisure activities was less likely to  develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia than their fellow twin.

Some tips to enjoy life and relax:

 

  • Do something you loved to do as a kid. Run through the sprinklers, hang from the monkey bars, or make a mess with finger paints.
  • Do something you've always wanted to do. Bake a soufflé,  build a tree house, or learn to knit. If you're not sure how, take a  class or look for a local group dedicated to the activity.
  • Watch or listen to comedy. Via video, podcast, or website. Or get a laugh the old-fashioned way - through the comics section.
  • Therapeutic massage. A massage can relieve muscle tension,  stimulate the body's natural painkillers and boost your immune system.  It can also help you feel less anxious and more relaxed.
  • A nature break. A blue sky, lush bushes, a scenic lake.  Walking in - or even just looking at - nature calms our nerves and  relieves mental fatigue. In one study, workers with views of nature were  happier with their jobs than workers with similar jobs but no nature  view.

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