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Take a break
You can take a break from people or things that bore you. It disconnects you temporarily from those things that stress you emotionally and mentally. If you have to go on a vacation, or change your location, just give yourself some alone time when necessary. You deserve it. Also, a break can help you to refocus on your life. Taking a moment to recharge alone gives you time to reflect on yourself and understand why you are feeling the way you are. This short pause can help reboot your brain to be more tuned in.Reassert your purpose
The importance of purpose cannot be overemphasized. It’s what you live, move and breathe for. It’s the totality of your existence and the reason for your being. Hence, at troubling times, go back to the drawing board, read out loud your goals and the purpose of your essence and existence. This goes a long way in stimulating you to continue and never give up.Eat well

Sleep when you are supposed to
When it comes to your mental health, getting enough sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Skipping sleep takes a toll on your mental health. Aim for at least 8 hours of good sleep. While sleeping, relax your brain from unnecessary thoughts. Know that common mental health problems like anxiety and depression can often underpin sleep problems. And when you seem to be expressing any of this, you should seek professional help.Exercise well
Exercise can go a long way in boosting your mental health. Regular physical exercise can boost your immune system and also your self-esteem. Exercise is a scientifically proven mood booster, physical activities kick up endorphin levels, forces the body’s central and sympathetic nervous system to communicate with one another, improving the body’s overall ability to respond to stress. Also, exercise boosts brainpower in numerous ways, studies on rats and some mammals indicates that cardiovascular exercise creates new brain cell by a process called neurogenesis. Studies also prove that physical activity boosts creativity and mental energy.Set challenging goals
Another way you can boost your mental health is to set challenging goals but that which you have the potential to achieve. This will help you to think thoroughly. By so doing, you exercise your brain cells to reason better. Read enough books to challenge you positively. This drive will also help stimulate your mental healthSpeak out
Sharing information has a way of improving one’s morale. When you feel you have something valuable to share and you also listen to constructive conversations too, it helps in stimulating your mental health somehow. Also, having someone to talk to, who is there specifically to listen to you talk about your feelings, is invaluable too.Seek professional help
