Be the Master of Your Mental State

How mentally stable are you? This is perhaps one of the scariest questions you’ve been asked. And if you feel threatened by the question, you are not alone. 

Everyone is dealing with their own drama in life. However, not everyone may be open to talking about their mental health crisis. Judgments from others when they find out you are not as stable as they thought you were makes the situation much worse. Feelings of shame can prevent people from seeking help. Time and again, they’ve been subtlely told that it’s best for them to keep quiet, “man up,” or “keep a strong upper lip.” 

While some may be able to thrive on their own, many others are like you. They need help, and asking for help is a courageous move. 

How To Move To A Better Mental State

Everyone wants to be calm, focused, and energetic. But it is essential to understand that nobody will feel that way all the time. If you are pushing yourself despite the trauma you are dealing with, you aren’t doing your mental and emotional health any favors. 

Why is mental health important? It’s important because it is one of the essential parts of a healthy human. Many of the decisions you make and the way you react to the environment around you is based on your mental health. Not everyone may think mental health is important, but it is. Teaching yourself how to be mentally healthy will amazingly uplift your spirits. 

How do you move from one state to a healthier one? Here are some tips to make it happen:

• First, recognize that you are not in the mental state you wish you were. This admission of weakness may be painful. It may distract you from wanting to move forward. But it is the first step to learning that you can be in a much better state than you are today. 
• Second, you have to look for ways to help you move from one state to another. One process may have worked for others, but it might not work for you, and that’s okay. The road is different for every person. Everyone has their own personal journey. As you go along the way, you will discover what truly fits you and your personality. 

Here are some examples of ways you can transition to one mental state to another:

• Meditation
• Going for a walk
• Getting up and keeping busy
• Talking to someone about it
• Taking a power nap
• Playing music to calm them
• Reading a self-help book
• Make your task into something playful

The possibilities are endless. There are more than a handful of ways you can get yourself from one mental state to another. All it takes is a little courage to get better and feel better. If you want to do it, you can make it happen. 

What Do I Do If My Mental States Gets in the Way of My Work?

Stop. Ask yourself what it is that you are going through right now. What could be causing you to break your pattern of productivity? Do your best to set aside personal issues that may get in the way of you completing your work. No mental state should keep you from being responsible. No matter what your mental health condition is, do your job. 

This is much easier said than done. It can be challenging in the beginning. It always is. But if you can train yourself to do it, there is no turning back. 

Here are things you must remember: 

• Recognize that you are not in your most ideal mental state right now, but you can still work. You may be sad or distracted, but you can still work. 
• Ask yourself how committed you are to doing something. If it is something that you can put off at a later time, then do so and take a break. However, if it is something that needs to be done now, then you better do it. 
• Make things happen, no matter your mental state. If you are feeling tired, take a rest and recharge. If you are too distracted, try to meditate to help find focus. Even if the state is not ideal, know you can still get the essentials done.

No bad mood or bad hair day should keep you from doing what is expected of you. Your commitment to getting something done is what people rely on the most. With a little bit more patience and a whole lot of love for yourself, you know that you can do it. 

How To Protect Yourself

How do you protect yourself from the daily battles that could destroy your mental health? Understanding mental health and all the concerns that it comes with is the first step to keeping yourself safe.

There are many ways you can protect yourself and your mental health from the worst that could happen, but remember these most important tips: 

No One is Perfect

There is no such thing as a perfect mental state. Everyone has their own struggles, and each one is coping with it at his own pace in his own time. Don’t compare yourself to how others are handling their issues. Let yourself and others be.

It Takes Work

If you need to get something done, then you have to work on it. Your mental state should not hinder you from completing things for which you are responsible. Whatever it is that is keeping you from producing meaningful work should be dealt with immediately. Learn how to set your issues aside for a moment, finish your project or your other responsibilities, then you can deal with your problem. Don’t worry. You can do it. Even if it’s a slow process, you’ll get it done.

Be Kind To Yourself

You don’t need to push yourself to change your mental state so that you could do what you need to do. It’s okay to take a step back once in a while. 

If you’re really struggling with a negative mental state, commit to dedicating some time every day to do an activity that can help improve it. This will not only help you reach your productivity goals but will help you feel healthier and happier.