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This works. We shouldn’t forget our responsibilities to ourselves.
1. Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in another language.
2. Take care of your body: Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to: Eat nutritious meals Avoid smoking and vaping-- see Cessation Help Drink plenty of water Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in people.
3. Surround yourself with good people: People with strong family or social connections are generally healthier than those who lack a support network. Make plans with supportive family members and friends, or seek out activities where you can meet new people, such as a club, class or support group.
4. Give yourself: Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. You'll feel good about doing something tangible to help someone in need – and it's a great way to meet new people.
5. Learn how to deal with stress: Like it or not, stress is a part of life. Practice good coping skills: Try One-Minute Stress Strategies, do Tai Chi, exercise, take a nature walk, play with your pet or try journal writing as a stress reducer. Also, remember to smile and see the humor in life. Research shows that laughter can boost your immune system, ease pain, relax your body and reduce stress.
6. Quiet your mind: Try meditating, Mindfulness and/or prayer. Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve your state of mind and outlook on life. In fact, research shows that meditation may help you feel calm and enhance the effects of therapy.
7. Set realistic goals: Decide what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write down the steps you need to realize your goals. Aim high, but be realistic and don't over-schedule. You'll enjoy a tremendous sense of accomplishment and self-worth as you progress toward your goal.
8. Break up the monotony: Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and safety, a little change of pace can perk up a tedious schedule. Alter your jogging route, plan a road-trip, take a walk in a different park, hang some new pictures or try a new restaurant.
9. Avoid alcohol and other drugs: Keep alcohol use to a minimum and avoid other drugs. Sometimes people use alcohol and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, alcohol and other drugs only aggravate problems.
10. Get help when you need it: Seeking help is a sign of strength – not a weakness. And it is important to remember that treatment is effective. People who get appropriate care can recover from mental illness and addiction and lead full, rewarding lives.
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A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
My wife in the course of her work has just secured funding for the launch of a man's shed in Swansea. It will be located in the pavilion of Victoria Saints Bowls Green, Victoria Park Swansea. The purpose of a man's shed is to provide a safe place for men to meet and chat with other men. It is common for men often to bottle things up and not to talk. Mens sheds have been set up at various locations in recent years.
After our launch next month of our man's shed there will be brief chats by people on a range of subjects affecting men such as mental health and a range of other subjects. If you require any further information personal message me and I would be pleased to assist in any way possible.
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Optimisticjack
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Managing our mental health on 17:12 - Aug 29 with 2758 views
Managing our mental health on 12:42 - Aug 11 by OptimisticJack
My wife in the course of her work has just secured funding for the launch of a man's shed in Swansea. It will be located in the pavilion of Victoria Saints Bowls Green, Victoria Park Swansea. The purpose of a man's shed is to provide a safe place for men to meet and chat with other men. It is common for men often to bottle things up and not to talk. Mens sheds have been set up at various locations in recent years.
After our launch next month of our man's shed there will be brief chats by people on a range of subjects affecting men such as mental health and a range of other subjects. If you require any further information personal message me and I would be pleased to assist in any way possible.
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We have the launch of our Men's Shed at Victoria Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Swansea 11am to 1pm on Monday 9th September 2024. Light refreshments will be available and some local dignitaries will be in attendance. Thereafter the Men's Shed will be open every Monday at 11am. Pop along and have a cuppa and a chat.
Optimisticjack
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Managing our mental health on 10:44 - Sep 8 with 2326 views
Managing our mental health on 09:45 - Sep 7 by OptimisticJack
We have the launch of our Men's Shed at Victoria Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Swansea 11am to 1pm on Monday 9th September 2024. Light refreshments will be available and some local dignitaries will be in attendance. Thereafter the Men's Shed will be open every Monday at 11am. Pop along and have a cuppa and a chat.
A fantastic initiative, possibly start another thread highlighting this to make as many people as possible aware of facility.
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Managing our mental health on 11:09 - Sep 8 with 2301 views
Managing our mental health on 09:45 - Sep 7 by OptimisticJack
We have the launch of our Men's Shed at Victoria Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Swansea 11am to 1pm on Monday 9th September 2024. Light refreshments will be available and some local dignitaries will be in attendance. Thereafter the Men's Shed will be open every Monday at 11am. Pop along and have a cuppa and a chat.
That's brilliant OJ good luck with it all and well done to you all for setting this all up.
Managing our mental health on 11:09 - Sep 8 by max936
That's brilliant OJ good luck with it all and well done to you all for setting this all up.
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Cheers Max and WR for your kind words. Mens sheds have been successfully set up throughout the UK. We look forward to welcoming men to our Mens Shed in Victoria Park Bowls Pavilion. If the location is not convenient then check out if there's one in your area.
Optimisticjack
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Managing our mental health on 18:16 - Sep 12 with 2048 views
Managing our mental health on 12:42 - Aug 11 by OptimisticJack
My wife in the course of her work has just secured funding for the launch of a man's shed in Swansea. It will be located in the pavilion of Victoria Saints Bowls Green, Victoria Park Swansea. The purpose of a man's shed is to provide a safe place for men to meet and chat with other men. It is common for men often to bottle things up and not to talk. Mens sheds have been set up at various locations in recent years.
After our launch next month of our man's shed there will be brief chats by people on a range of subjects affecting men such as mental health and a range of other subjects. If you require any further information personal message me and I would be pleased to assist in any way possible.
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Sounds like a good initiative.
Continually being banned by Planet Swans for Porthcawl and then being reinstated.
Managing our mental health on 08:10 - Sep 9 by OptimisticJack
Cheers Max and WR for your kind words. Mens sheds have been successfully set up throughout the UK. We look forward to welcoming men to our Mens Shed in Victoria Park Bowls Pavilion. If the location is not convenient then check out if there's one in your area.
It's not the location that's my problem, it' the times. I'll be in work.
Good luck though.
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Managing our mental health on 08:08 - Sep 16 with 1628 views
Managing our mental health on 18:51 - Sep 20 by KeithHaynes
How did it go ?
Went very well thanks Kieth. Around a dozen turned up as well as the local TV station who did a couple of interviews. Looking forward to Monday and moving things on.
Optimisticjack
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Managing our mental health on 23:00 - Sep 25 with 1167 views
Managing our mental health on 22:08 - Sep 20 by OptimisticJack
Went very well thanks Kieth. Around a dozen turned up as well as the local TV station who did a couple of interviews. Looking forward to Monday and moving things on.
I’ll move this back to the top. It’s needed.
Never be afraid to talk.
A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
I was struggling for a few years, lost interest in most things and just went to work and stayed in, just bored with life and couldn't be bothered. I never had a light bulb moment, but I did realise that I was becoming a right grumpy old bastard and didn't find joy in anything. However now that i'm typing this out, I do think the wife might have mentioned something .
Anyway, I thought, what's pissing me off, and the things that have helped me have been, watching much less T.V., because there's way too much misery on there, the news, soaps, miserable mini series and so on. I don't read newspapers anymore, and I've really cut down on twitter and "friends" on facebook. I try to relax when driving and just let the idiots go, you're so unlikely to see them again, it's not worth it.
So these days, I walk to work and listen to a podcast or some music. I make sure my family come first, they are my priority so i ignore toxic people. I enjoy cooking, and i never thought i would say that. I listen to music instead of tv, it's just so much better, but the main thing i've done is make just a few hours of me time (believe me, i never thought i would go with a buzz phrase ). Also, as I hate Saturday night tv and the wife loves it, i go in to the kitchen, cook a meal for us and have a drink, sometimes wine, sometimes gin, but mostly beer, I'm currently in to Belgian beer, I don't drink heavily, and not every week, but it's something to look forward to. My next goal is weight loss, so it's looking for healthy recipes and drinking more water, but not on Saturdays . All the best to everyone out there and if you need help, bloody ask. We are here.
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Managing our mental health on 20:32 - Oct 19 with 619 views
Managing our mental health on 20:32 - Oct 19 by KeithHaynes
A wonderful post, where have you been ?
I used to get annoyed with people that disagreed with me, so this was one of the things i took a break from. It wasn't their fault, it was definitely mine .
But we all love the Swans on here and thankfully, we will see the game in a different way, as it would be pretty boring otherwise.
Nice to be back though.
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Managing our mental health on 20:13 - Nov 11 with 281 views
Managing our mental health on 20:17 - Oct 19 by 1jack
I was struggling for a few years, lost interest in most things and just went to work and stayed in, just bored with life and couldn't be bothered. I never had a light bulb moment, but I did realise that I was becoming a right grumpy old bastard and didn't find joy in anything. However now that i'm typing this out, I do think the wife might have mentioned something .
Anyway, I thought, what's pissing me off, and the things that have helped me have been, watching much less T.V., because there's way too much misery on there, the news, soaps, miserable mini series and so on. I don't read newspapers anymore, and I've really cut down on twitter and "friends" on facebook. I try to relax when driving and just let the idiots go, you're so unlikely to see them again, it's not worth it.
So these days, I walk to work and listen to a podcast or some music. I make sure my family come first, they are my priority so i ignore toxic people. I enjoy cooking, and i never thought i would say that. I listen to music instead of tv, it's just so much better, but the main thing i've done is make just a few hours of me time (believe me, i never thought i would go with a buzz phrase ). Also, as I hate Saturday night tv and the wife loves it, i go in to the kitchen, cook a meal for us and have a drink, sometimes wine, sometimes gin, but mostly beer, I'm currently in to Belgian beer, I don't drink heavily, and not every week, but it's something to look forward to. My next goal is weight loss, so it's looking for healthy recipes and drinking more water, but not on Saturdays . All the best to everyone out there and if you need help, bloody ask. We are here.
Tremendous post and welcome back
"Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination" - Mark Twain
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