Consider gratitude. It is easy to fall into moments where we don’t feel like life or others are supporting our needs. However, practicing gratitude for the things you have rather than the things you don’t have will support stronger mental health. So when you feel you have an attitude, get that “att” out of there and starting adding in “grat” for your once a day addition of gratitude.

Get active! It’s easy to fall into a rut of spending all day on electronics with most summer events and activities cancelled. But, exercise is a key component of mental wellness. Find 30 minutes each day, to get active. Take a walk, work out, or go for a hike. You will feel better and your body will thank you.

Get active! It’s easy to fall into a rut of spending all day on electronics with most summer events and activities cancelled. But, exercise is a key component of mental wellness. Find 30 minutes each day, to get active. Take a walk, work out, or go for a hike. You will feel better and your body will thank you.

Connection is life. It is important during to maintain relationships and to engage with others during the pandemic. Put down the electronics and have a family game night. Or connect with family and friends that you can’t visit in person via Skype or Facetime. Keeping healthy connections is good for everyone.

Restless nights can turn into stressful days. Not getting the right kind of sleep can cause major issues in a your life. If you are struggling to fall asleep, try sticking to a sleep schedule and/or developing a bedtime routine.

You don’t have to be saturated with news in order to be informed. It may be tempting to check for COVID-19 updates or following pivotal social issues throughout the day, but over-focusing on problems rarely lead to solutions. Your thoughts are powerful. Setting limits for yourself is a good place to start.

You may feel that there is much outside of your control during the pandemic, but there are things still inside your control. Try starting the day with a few simple tasks like making your bed or washing a load of laundry. Accomplishing small tasks will set you up for success and provide momentum for the day ahead.

Rather than getting on your phone first thing in the morning and checking the news or social media try starting your day with a mindfulness exercise. Studies show that engaging in mindfulness activities can reduce stress and result in you feeling more relaxed and centered. Some examples of useful techniques are the raisin exercise and mindful listening.

Expect for some things to go wrong and practice acceptance. One of the things that causes distress is when our expectations and realty are divergent. Counter this by recognizing that there will be times that things are not going well and that this is to be expected. You will handle these types of situations better if you recognize that not everything will go according to plan. You will be able to adapt to difficulties quicker and more effectively if you anticipate that this will be a part of the experience.

Don’t forget to eat well. One of the things we know about people is that we are prone to take the easy route when faced with options. In terms of food this means convenient, but often less healthy, choices that require less effort to prepare. To improve your well-being take time to make yourself healthy food. This has the dual benefit of giving you a meaningful task to accomplish and providing nutrients your body can use to promote wellness.