5 Useful Strategies to Improve Your Mental Health in Tough Times

I get it. You’re tired. I’m tired. We’re all tired.

Whatever you feel the need to do to get by right now, do it.

I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m here to make some suggestions for things you could to not just improve your mental health during current times, but all times.

My goal for myself and for you is to come out of this period in time even stronger than before. Not in some corny cheesy way, but seriously.

If you can come out of these times even slightly ahead, you’re on a trajectory to do even more throughout your lifetime.

Let’s take a look at some habits, strategies, and concepts that can help you improve your mental health.

Stay Informed, To a Point

Recently, I’ve been breaking my cardinal rule of avoiding the news at all costs. These days, it’s pretty much impossible. You have no choice to be at least somewhat informed, but it’s important to know when it’s time to pump the breaks.

When it comes to making decisions, I use a simple rule of thumb. Is this decision useful or is it counterproductive?

From a mental health standpoint, keeping your eyes glued to negativity, true tragedies, and outrage on the…