Focus on Mindfulness as a Daily Habit as part of Mental Health Awareness Month

May is the Mental Health Awareness Month. Additionally, World Mental Health Day is - October 10th, celebrated worldwide by the WHO, it is worth considering Mindfulness and other Mental Health initiatives to take better care of ourselves. The pandemic was a wake-up call regarding how we need to take care of our social-emotional well-being - which involves getting enough sleep, exercising, eating a healthy diet, and living a balanced sustainable healthy lifestyle.

The practice of self-care and Mindfulness cannot be stressed enough. We need to practice Mindfulness to recharge and improve our mental health. Investing in ourselves pays off dividends in the long term with our productivity and success and helps bring meaning to our lives.

Source: Mindfulness Expert Andy Puddicombbe Ted Talk

How do you plan to improve your mindfulness and practice meditation as part of your improved daily habits? Maybe this is an opportunity to pay homage to World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Month of May

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Let’s break the stigma and start open conversations about mental health. #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters

Mental health is just as important as physical health. This month, let’s educate, advocate and support each other! #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

It’s OK to not be OK. May is a reminder to check in on your mental health and ask for help if you need it. Let’s lift each other up. #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma and ensure everyone has the resources they need to thrive. It starts with us! #BreakTheStigma #SupportMentalHealth

Together, let’s advocate for better resources, policies and support for everyone. It’s time to take action for a healthier future. #MentalHealthAwareness #AdvocateForChange

Resources for Mental Health:

1. TalkSpace - Free to NYC Teens to talk to a licensed mental health professional