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Tips to Improve Your Emotional Health

Maintaining good emotional health is vital not only for one’s mental well being; but, also for leading fulfilling lives with full control on one’s emotions and behavior.

Emotional health reflects upon the way a person sees himself and those around him. It is a reflection into his psychological state and his ability to manage emotions during crisis and otherwise.

Good mental health does not only mean an absence of psychological disturbances. It rather indicates the presence of positive emotional characteristics. An emotionally healthy person is in control of his or her feelings as well as behavior even in the most challenging of situations. Life throws lemons at all of us; it’s the way we deal with them that reflects our mental health.

While all of us are granted our moments of weakness; it is important we make efforts to maintain good emotional health. People who spend time and conscious effort to strengthen their mental health often are found to be more resilient in times of trouble. They not only have an optimistic outlook to life but, also enjoy stronger personal and professional relationships.

Here are some ways to work on a stronger emotional health:

Building resilience – by resilience we mean the ability to bounce back from traumatic and stressful situations; getting life back on track with one’s determination to remain happy, focused, calm and in control of one’s emotions. It is important to build one’s resilience over the years through all the experiences life offers. Some of the best ways to do this are:

  • Acknowledge pain:
  • Confront your feelings and heartbreaks.
  • Let yourself acknowledge the hurt and reason out its causes.
  • Understand the importance of experiencing pain without blaming yourself or sulking over it too long. Read more
2011
11/16
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Phobias, Fears and Confidence Building – A Very Quick Solution

The lung system also governs the nasal passages and skin which can be prone to dryness. A good way to maintain healthy skin is dry brushing. Using a natural fiber brush start at the extremities (feet and hands) and brush up the limbs towards the centre of the body. This helps stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. If the lung energy is circulating well it can protect the body from illness, similar to the immune system in Western medicine. To keep the lung system strong exercise outdoors, incorporate breathing exercises or breath awareness into your daily routine. Exercises or stretches that help to open up the chest and ribcage are also beneficial, such as side stretching.

Although not TCM remedies I do recommend taking vitamin D daily as it has many health benefits and in the fall and winter we just don’t get enough from the sun. Using the neti pot is great to keep nasal passages clear, remove any particles which may induce congestion as well as prevent dryness. It can be a little awkward to use at the beginning finding the right technique, salt concentration and water temperature. Read more

2011
10/02
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