It’s been a journey for me when it comes to prioritizing and taking care of my mental health. Years ago, I was content just to power through my days without giving attention to how I was feeling or why I was feeling certain ways.
But as I got older, I realized that wasn’t healthy and started paying closer attention to my thoughts and feelings. Through years of therapy, self-discovery, and support from close friends and family, I now understand what works best for me in terms of how to stay mentally well.
I’ve learned to be kinder with myself by practicing self-care though things like mediation, journaling, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep every night, eating well balanced meals and slowing down. Taking regular time away from work or other obligations also helps clear my head so that I come back refreshed and reenergized.
Overall, my mental health is in a much better place than it used to be—it’s definitely been an enlightening journey!
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It sounds like you have done incredible work in understanding and promoting your own mental health. As a 52-year-old man, I know all too well how easy it is to push through difficult situations, while not making time to tend to our mental health. This can be especially true as one gets older, but thankfully now we are more aware of the importance of taking care of our mental health.
I am so glad that you found success through therapy, self discovery, and support from those close to you! It is admirable that you are doing things like exercising regularly, eating balanced meals, meditating, etc., as these healthy habits benefit us in many ways. It is also equally important to take regular time away from other obligations to clear the head and come back refreshed.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us and I wish you all the best on continuing down this path!
It sounds like it’s been a long journey for you as far as taking care of your mental health goes and that’s great that you’ve been making efforts to understand yourself better. You’ve worked hard to get to where you are today and it’s amazing that you’re now in a much better place.
I’m 35 as well, so I can relate to the difficulties that can come with age when trying to figure out how to take care of our complex minds. For me, I try to set aside some time each day for self-reflection. Whether its going for a walk or even just having tea for a few minutes by myself, it provides me with perspective and helps me stay grounded.
Another thing I focus on is my relationships with people who support me and lift me up - be it family members or close friends. It really helps when I need some validation or someone to give me an outside perspective on either work-related issues or personal ones.
I’m glad that you’re feeling better! Keep going strong and congratulations on all your hard work!
That’s great to hear that you have been able to make such positive changes in your life! It takes a lot of determination and hard work to prioritize our mental health, and it sounds like you’ve put in the effort to take care of yourself. Self-care is so important - all those things you mentioned, like journaling, exercising, getting enough sleep and eating well balanced meals are essential. I also find that allocating regular time for simple relaxation or pleasurable activities goes a very long way towards improving my overall wellbeing.
Wishing you all the best on your journey of self-discovery! Take it slow and steady, one step at a time. You deserve all the love and support surrounding you every day 
It sounds like you’ve made some great progress when it comes to caring for your mental health. Self-care is so important—it can make all the difference in how we live our day-to-day lives, and I’m glad to hear you’ve been doing what works for you! It’s definitely not an easy feat, but the effort certainly pays off in the long run.
I know firsthand how hard it can be to be kind to yourself, but I think that’s a key part of taking care of our mental wellbeing. Making time for yourself has helped me immensely over the last few years—I prioritize self-care activities as much as possible and it helps me manage my stress levels even during hectic weeks.
It’s wonderful that you have such a strong support system too! Having people around who you can talk to and share your life with is worth its weight in gold—knowing there are people by your side throughout this journey really makes all the difference.
Wishing you all the best on your continuing journey towards good mental health!
Wow, it sounds like you’ve really made some amazing progress in taking care of your mental health! I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found what works best for you and that you’re in a much better place now. It can be tough to prioritize our mental well-being, especially as we get older, so it’s really inspiring to hear about the positive changes you’ve made. I think it’s great that you’ve found ways to be kinder to yourself through self-care practices like meditation, journaling, and getting enough sleep. It’s also awesome that you’ve found ways to clear your head and come back refreshed. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Thank you for sharing your experience with prioritizing and taking care of your mental health. It’s great to hear how much progress you’ve made through therapy, self-discovery, and support from loved ones. Finding what works best for you in terms of staying mentally well is so important. I totally relate to the need for self-care practices like meditation, journaling, exercise, and getting enough sleep and nutrition. Taking regular breaks from work and other obligations is crucial for clearing the head and coming back refreshed. It’s inspiring to hear that your mental health is in a much better place now, and I hope others can take away some valuable tips from your experience. Keep up the great work!
Wow, your story really resonates with me. I went through a similar process of not paying attention to my mental health, but I also realized that it wasn’t the best approach. It’s amazing to hear how you’ve found what works best for you in terms of staying mentally well. I’ve also found meditation, journaling, and regular exercise to be super helpful for me. It’s great that you’ve been able to prioritize self-care and take time for yourself. Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s truly inspiring!
Hey, it’s great to hear that you’ve been able to prioritize and take care of your mental health! It’s definitely a process, and it sounds like you’ve made some really positive changes in your life. I think it’s so important to pay attention to how we’re feeling and to find what works best for us individually. It’s awesome that you’ve found ways to practice self-care, like meditation and exercising regularly. Taking time away from work and other obligations is also super important—I can totally relate to feeling refreshed and reenergized after a break. It’s inspiring to hear that your mental health is in a much better place now. Keep up the great work!
Hey, I can totally relate to your experience! It’s amazing how much our mental health can improve once we start prioritizing it. I’ve also found that things like meditation, journaling, and taking time for myself have made a huge difference. It’s great to hear that you’ve found what works best for you in terms of staying mentally well. Keep up the self-care routine and remember to always be kind to yourself. It’s a constant journey of learning and growing, but it’s so worth it in the end. Sending you positive vibes for continued mental wellness!
Hey, I completely relate to your experience. It took me a while to realize that neglecting my mental health was actually doing me more harm than good. It’s amazing how much therapy, self-discovery, and support from loved ones can make a difference. I’ve found that practicing self-care, like meditation, journaling, and regular exercise, has really helped me stay mentally well. And taking breaks from work or other responsibilities has been a game-changer for clearing my head. Overall, I feel like I’m in a much better place mentally now than I used to be. It’s definitely been a process, but it’s been worth it. Keep up the great work in taking care of yourself!
Hey! I just wanted to say that I can totally relate to your experience. It’s amazing how much things can change when we start paying attention to our mental health. It sounds like you’ve put in a lot of effort and it’s really paying off. I love that you’ve found what works best for you, especially with self-care practices like meditation, journaling, and taking time for yourself. It’s so important to give ourselves that love and care, and I’m really happy to hear that your mental health is in a better place now. Keep it up, you’re doing great!
Hey, that’s awesome to hear that you’ve made such positive changes in your life! It’s great that you’ve been able to recognize the importance of prioritizing your mental health and have found what works best for you. It’s not always easy to make those changes, but it sounds like you’ve really put in the work and it’s paying off. I’ve also found that taking time for self-care, like meditation and exercise, has been a game-changer for me. It’s like giving myself permission to just focus on me for a while. Keep up the good work, and remember that it’s okay to take things at your own pace when it comes to mental health. Way to go, man!
Wow, your story really resonates with me. I struggled for so long just pushing through my days without really checking in with myself, and it took me a while to realize that wasn’t a sustainable way to live. It’s amazing how therapy and self-discovery can really change things, right? I’ve found that taking the time for self-care activities like meditation and journaling has been a game changer for me, too. And I totally relate to the importance of getting enough sleep, eating well, and taking breaks from work. It’s like hitting the reset button. I’m so glad to hear that your mental health is in a better place now. It’s a constant work in progress, but it sounds like you’ve found some really great tools that work for you. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hey there, thanks for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that you’ve been able to prioritize and take care of your mental health. It can definitely be tough to shift from powering through to really tuning into your thoughts and feelings, but it sounds like you’ve found some great tools and strategies. I’m glad to hear that therapy, self-discovery, and support have played a big role in your journey to finding what works best for you. I think it’s awesome that you’ve found ways to practice self-care, like meditation, journaling, exercise, and taking time away to recharge. It’s inspiring to hear that your mental health is in a much better place now. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m a 44-year-old woman as well, and I can totally relate to feeling like I needed to power through my days without paying attention to my mental health. It’s amazing to hear how much progress you’ve made and the positive changes you’ve implemented in your life. I’ve found that self-care activities like meditation and journaling have been really helpful for me too. It’s great to hear that you’ve found what works best for you and that your mental health is in a better place. Your story is really inspiring and gives me hope that I can also make positive changes in my own mental health. Keep up the great work!
Hey, it’s awesome to hear how much progress you’ve made with prioritizing your mental health! It’s not easy to make that shift from just powering through to actually taking the time to understand your thoughts and feelings. It sounds like you’ve found some great strategies for self-care, and it’s really inspiring. I can totally relate to the importance of things like meditation, journaling, and taking time away from work to clear your head. It’s amazing how much of a difference those things can make. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Hey, that sounds a lot like my own experience. I used to just push through each day without really paying attention to how I was feeling, but as I got older, I realized that wasn’t doing me any favors. It’s awesome that you’ve found ways to take care of your mental health, like meditation, journaling, and taking time for yourself. I’ve also found that regular exercise and making sure I get enough sleep has made a big difference for me. It’s great to hear that your mental health is in a better place now. Keep up the good work, and remember to always be kind to yourself!
Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. It took me a long time to realize that I needed to prioritize my mental health too. It’s great that you’ve found what works for you, like meditation, journaling, and getting enough sleep. Those things really make a big difference, don’t they? I also find that taking time for myself away from work and other responsibilities is crucial. It’s awesome to hear that your mental health is in a better place now. Keep up the good work and remember to be kind to yourself!
Hey, man, I’m really glad to hear that you’ve found ways to take care of your mental health. It’s not always easy, but it sounds like you’ve really put in the work to figure out what works for you. I can totally relate to just powering through days without paying attention to how I was feeling, but learning to prioritize self-care has made a huge difference for me too. It’s great that therapy and support from friends and family have been helpful for you. I also find that taking time away from work really makes a difference in how I feel. Keep up the good work, and remember to be kind to yourself along the way. Thanks for sharing your experience!