The key to a fulfilled and successful life is staying in the right emotional state. To be in a good mental state means you keep your balance, have a positive mindset, and healthy coping techniques if you are stressed, anxious, bored, or overwhelmed with something. It is just the one thing that defines our quality of life, both emotionally and physically. And there are some simple day-to-day techniques to stay in the right headspace. 

Set SMART goals

We often get upset if we can’t achieve our goals, whether it’s to pass an exam or continue keeping to a healthy diet. Failure is often caused by loss of motivation, and losing motivation can be a result of a false choice of your goal. 

The concept of SMART goals goes back to the “Management by Objectives” of Peter Drucker and means the goal must be specific (simple), measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. You need to formulate your goal in such a way that it is time-based, not generalized, and reachable. And always break your bigger goals into small, achievable, daily or weekly tasks. 

Avoid unhealthy coping responses

We all are unique and have our ways to deal with stress or day-to-day negative challenges and emotions. Some people prefer to enjoy a gaming, gambling, or betting session on Vave betting, and others play with their furry pets who love them unconditionally and can give them positive energy. 

However, some bad stress management techniques must be avoided at any cost because they come with their consequences and just aggravate existing problems, such as overeating, pathological gambling, drinking too much alcohol, and taking drugs. To find out which healthy coping technique applies to you, appeal to your senses and try to find out which activities, feelings, or maybe movements help you feel happy and calm. Maybe you should remember which things made you happy in your childhood. 

Try journal writing

This simple technique is a great stress reducer. To exercise journal writing just write down your feelings, thoughts, and experiences on paper (in your diary or notebook). Do it in a stressful situation to manage your anxiety or just try journal writing regularly before going to sleep. Just describe all your thoughts and write down everything that comes to mind. Once a week or month you can analyze everything you have written and fix which things are worrying you. Or maybe this technique helps you to understand there is no need to be worried about some things. 

Limit your screen time

We all live in the digital era and are used to tablets, phones, and computers. However, too much screen time can lead to anxiety and increased stress. To prevent such a situation, start small: replace one hour of watching YouTube videos on Monday evening with doing relaxation practice or going for a walk. Even a short walk will release endorphins and boost your happiness. 

Take a few minutes to do something joyful

Sometimes we are very busy and overwhelmed with our daily tasks. If you can’t afford “full” relaxation, just take a few minutes to enjoy something you like. Eat a piece of chocolate, take a cup of coffee, or listen to music for a few minutes. Even if this tip seems to be quite simple, it works. 

All these tips will boost your mental health but are just some possible aspects of better stress management. In case you struggle with emotional or psychological issues for a longer time seek a professional psychotherapist. 

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