While a lot of these self-care and mental health exercises helped me get to this point, I realized that a lot of the activities such as gratitude journaling, journaling, and even therapy mainly focus on the past and present struggles. I started asking myself the bigger question: “How can I set myself up to have long-term well-being? For the Future?” In pursuit to answer this question, I created a framework.
While a lot of these self-care and mental health exercises helped me get to this point, I realized that a lot of the activities such as gratitude journaling, journaling, and even therapy mainly focus on the past and present struggles. I started asking myself the bigger question: “How can I set myself up to have long-term well-being? For the Future?” In pursuit to answer this question, I created a framework.
You may have read a book or two focused on personal growth. Maybe you’re the type that uses to-do lists, calendars, or some sort of organization tool. And you may have done some sort of future-looking exercise where you envision what your future self can be like. A lot of these resources are great, and it’s true that they can help you live the life you want, but there’s one thing that’s missing from all of them.
As we all know, 2020 was a crazy year that will go down in the history books. Let’s be real, it could’ve been better. But I hope we all come out of it more hopeful for the future. I’m sure there was A LOT to learn from 2020, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share the 5 most important lessons I’ve learned that I hope you can take for 2021.
Today, mental health is not considered as important as physical health, wealth, or status. Honestly, most people neglect it. But when a person’s mental health deteriorates, the quality of their life does as well. I share why mental health affects everything we do and ways to check in and prioritize your mental health.
Sometimes we think it’s better to ignore how we’re actually feeling (whether it's good or bad). We avoid the truth. This prevents us from taking the correct action to live and grow our intentional life. Constantly being self-aware and honest about your mood, emotions, and feelings can save your mental health.
