FIND A HOBBY
While employment may cause stress, unemployment is linked with poor
physical and mental health.
Being employed brings more than a way of earning a living; it provides
a sense of identity and belonging, as well as offering structure to your life
as you strive to meet goals.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, finding a hobby or
taking up voluntary work may promote good mental health. Building
relationships and having interaction with other people is rewarding and
can significantly improve mental wellbeing.MANAGE
STRESS
Stress seems to be an inevitable part
of adulthood that most of us will
experience at some point in our lives.
It’s been proven that whether it’s
through work, relationships or money
problems, stress can make the brain
more susceptible to mental illness.
However, there are ways in which
we can reduce or manage stress to
promote a sense of mindfulness and
relaxation. Yoga and meditation are
known to have many stress-reducing
benefits and have been found to
reduce the risk of anxiety and
depression in expectant mothers.
Above all, retaining a positive
outlook during difficult times may
also reduce stress. It could be as
simple as smiling. The journal of
Psychological Science published
a study in 2012, which found that
smiling during stressful periods could
lower the body’s stress response,
regardless of whether a person is
feeling happy or sad.F
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