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Sometimes, the deepest and most necessary forms of care might feel a bit like work. Getting off our devices, going outside for a walk, sweating it out with some exercise...these things are not always easy, nor do they feel as indulgent as commercialized self-care might lead us to believe.
Remember, asking for help is not a weakness. It shows strength. Physical and mental health should be perceived as equally important in terms of well-being. One cannot thrive without the other.
If you need help with these steps, talking to a trusted friend or loved one can help. Additionally, talking to a professional therapist is another way to help you rid yourself of other people's opinions of you.
Self-reflection can come in many forms, including meditation. Studies show that self-reflection, be it meditation or otherwise, is a powerful method to reduce stress and enable people in leadership positions to make better decisions.
In the anxious or depressed mind, a thought becomes a statement of some deeper truth, a thread that leads us down the well-trodden tunnel of overthinking that triggers all sorts of physical symptoms and can compromise our daily lives.
In order to fight this stigma, we can take action even in our own little ways. Whether it is by educating yourself, even more, educating others, spreading the word, or showing compassion, we all have the power to contribute in our own simple ways. No matter how you contribute to the mental health movement, you can make a difference simply by knowing that mental illness is not anyone’s fault, no matter what societal stigma says.