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By: Judith Braun
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A stable and healthy psyche increases your quality of life.
Read here how you can promote your mental health.
According to a definition by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)
, anyone who is mentally healthy is
in a state of well-being.
This person is then able to cope with the normal stresses of their lives, exploit their abilities, work productively and contribute to their community.
To achieve this state, prevent depression and increase well-being, a few tips can help.
Mental health: Seven tips to strengthen your well-being
A regular daily routine, a healthy diet and sufficient exercise promote your mental health.
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Maintain a healthy lifestyle
: In order to strengthen your well-being, the
AOK health magazine
recommends paying attention to certain factors that represent a healthy lifestyle.
In addition to a healthy diet and sufficient exercise, this includes, for example, a regular daily routine, enough sleep and recovery periods and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Make time for your relationships
: Social relationships also support mental health.
Therefore, live out existing friendships, acquaintances and partnerships consciously.
You can also make new contacts by taking advantage of community offerings.
Get to know new people through a hobby, a club or at a neighborhood meeting if you want to make more friends.
Avoid stress at work and in your free time
: Overwork and stress can be toxic for mental health.
Therefore, make sure you take enough breaks during work so that you can gather new energy.
If you often feel stressed at work or in your personal life, certain relaxation techniques or stress management strategies may be able to help you.
Make sure you get enough exercise in your everyday life
: Sport and exercise in general can be a good balance for a stressful everyday life and help you relax.
Therefore, integrate sports sessions or enough exercise into your everyday life.
For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator more often, or walk to work instead of taking the bus.
Be creative
: Artistic and creative activities can also contribute to well-being and promote mental health for some people.
If this is the case for you, get creative more often and live out this side, for example by painting, drawing, writing or other creative activities.
Don't avoid problems or conflicts
: If you don't address problems and instead repress them, this approach can be harmful to your mental health in the long term.
Therefore, deal with existing difficulties and get support if necessary - even if this may take you a lot of effort at first.
Getting help is by no means a sign of weakness.
Stay open and get involved socially
: Anyone who goes through life with curiosity stimulates the spirit and provides variety.
This can also contribute to a stable and healthy psyche.
You can also strengthen your psyche by getting involved socially and doing volunteer work.
Because anyone who helps others (e.g. in helping seniors) promotes their own self-esteem and thus strengthens their psyche.
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This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.