Better mental health is necessary for a person's overall well-being. Until recent times, it was overlooked by our society. However, time changes everything. People are now aware of their mental health as much as of their physical or financial conditions. Yet, in today’s fast-paced world, we often do not get spare time for ourselves.
There are many factors contributing to deteriorating mental health, starting from biological factors like hormonal imbalance and trauma, environmental factors like unhealthy workplace and relationships, and socio-cultural reasons like societal expectations, leading to body dysmorphia, depression, etc. We work without looking back on why we started and have become natural machines. This often drains our mental as well as physical health.
As the famous Hollywood actress, Glenn Close (101 Dalmatians) said, “what mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor and more unsmashed conversation”, breaking one’s mundane routine and engaging in things one loves, helps swim against toxic mental waves. Considering that, it is crucial for us to declutter to keep mental health in check. Here are a few ways to declutter thoroughly:
Practicing mindfulness
Mindfulness is one of the best practices for emotional as well as physical well-being. It helps to reduce stress by keeping the daily BP in check! Mindfulness makes us feel present in the moment and aids in processing our thoughts. As mentioned in the Bhagavat Gita, “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self”, commitment towards Yoga has been a game-changer for many individuals. The asanas provide relief to brain fog, breathing problems and even menstrual cramps. In other words, Yoga is the key to a healthy life.
Apart from that, journaling is a fun alternative for people who prefer creativity. It is a safe space created by oneself for oneself, which is how it ensures personal growth. It gives us access to look into our past and memories, especially curated by ourselves, and understand our emotional flow throughout, thereby bringing colour to people’s lives just as the colours on the pages. Our Floral Undated Planner & Notepad Set would be an amazing addition to your journaling set, along with the Stationery Organizer With Drawer, so that nothing can misplace your personal belongings.
Redecorating Living Spaces
Organizing one's living spaces provides a sense of belongingness. It helps to reflect one’s choices and make a statement. Therefore, even on very unproductive days, decorations can help uplift one’s mood. In times of such despair, believers bow to their God and Goddesses. Therefore, it is important to keep one’s place of worship well equipped with all the necessities - be it candles, statues of deities, or incense sticks.
In addition to that, to bring a breath of fresh air, it is important to forest plants in one’s household for an airy and ethereal vibe. Adding planters in a corner of one’s place of worship or in any corner of the house, makes the living space even more refreshing and calming. If not that, simply replacing an old rug would change the setting of one’s living space, thereby changing the ambiance of the entire place. Remember- It does not have to be a grand gesture, just a tiny change does the work!
Fostering Gratitude
Life is bittersweet. In this competitive world, people often end up comparing themselves with others and disapproving of alien practices instead of focusing on the brighter side. Gratitude begins within oneself.
As Gautam Buddha said, “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.”, being grateful to whatever resources one has is crucial to living a stress-free and happy life. Hence, we can draw parallels between self-love and being grateful. It acts as a grounding force to break mental blockage by helping individuals to pause for a moment and appreciate all that has a positive impact.
Practicing gratitude dismisses negative emotions by focusing on what’s more important to keep the simple joys of life alive. Expressing love towards people and kindness fills one's heart with joy. Moreover, neurological studies show that practicing gratitude on a regular basis increases dopamine and serotonin— the two key neurotransmitters for well-being.
So, send that gift, break the ice, and show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Being able to express emotions is one of the greatest qualities!
Therefore, let us, together, change the narratives from “ladies first” to “mental health first” by practicing these simple steps of decluttering for better mental health for the beginning of a calmer future and personal growth. Keep growing, keep shining.
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