Do I start medication, meditation, deep breathing, cognitive behavioral therapy, or are you just not sure where to begin? Improving your mental health doesn't have to be complex, and often going back to the basics, focusing on the foundation, can result in significant improvement in your mental health.
Often when we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, we tend to forget about the basic behaviors that keep our bodies and our minds functioning the best. Think of these as the four corners of your health foundation. Hydration, nutrition, sleep, and movement. When all four corners are strong, our foundation is strong, and we can withstand many challenges both physically and emotionally. When our foundation is not solid, we will have a more difficult time managing through challenges in our lives.