Positive News readers have suggested various methods of coping mentally during difficult times. Strategies shared include planting flowers, focusing on the present, reconnecting with friends, singing, reading, swimming, and practising yoga and meditation. One reader found solace in nature, relying on the elements to provide a sense of calm. Another engaged in folk dancing and philosophy lessons in the aftermath of losing her husband. For one man, crying became an important outlet, while another learned to establish healthy boundaries with family members.
According to Positive News, regular exercise was a recurring theme among readers sharing their coping strategies. The publication notes that exercise has been shown to help one’s mental wellbeing. The social connections and sense of achievement that come with exercise can also positively impact mental health.
While Positive News received many responses to their call for advice, they were unable to publish them all. The focus was on Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs this month. The annual event aims to promote discussion of mental health and provide mental health education for all. This year’s theme is ‘Nature
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