10 TIPS FOR EMOTIONAL HEALTH

  • Set priorities that align with your values and stick to them.
  • Plan time each day to relax and recharge.
  • Exercise regularly and eat a well-balanced diet.
  • Get at least 8-9 hours of sleep each night.
  • Disconnect from screens as needed to maintain a healthy relationship with technology.
  • Develop relationships with people in whom you can confide.
  • Avoid being self-critical by developing a growth mindset and practicing self-compassion.
  • Identify how you have overcome experiences of adversity in the past and draw from your internal and external resources to face current challenges.
  • Avoid using drugs and alcohol to cope.
  • Be willing to seek help when you feel overwhelmed.

Additional Resources

Rethinking Stress Toolkit: learn about the power of mindsets and develop strategies for adopting more beneficial mindsets towards stress

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