Resolutions to Set for Your Mental Health 

As a new year begins, it’s natural to embrace new beginnings and set some goals for yourself. This year, make sure you consider your mental health as you make your resolutions. Goals centered on improving your mental health can help you improve many aspects of your life.  

Spend More Time with Loved Ones 

One of the best ways to improve your mood and your mental health is by surrounding yourself with things that make you feel good. Spending time with your loved ones allows you to be around people who value you and make you feel better and supported. This year, make an effort to spend more time with those you love. You can set weekly or monthly “appointments” with the people you care about so they become a part of your routine. Being around other people helps improve your mood and it can ease the symptoms of depression and other mental illnesses. 

Declutter Your Space and Life 

When you struggle with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety, your mind can feel cluttered, overwhelmed, or confused. To help relieve this feeling, you can declutter your physical space. As you clean and organize your space, you can begin to have more clarity in your mind as well. You can even imagine yourself clearing out your mind and putting everything in its rightful place. In addition to getting your space in order, you should organize your life as well. This can include making a schedule for yourself, letting go of obligations that overwhelm you, or even learning to set better boundaries for yourself. 

Improve Your Sleep

Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your mental health. You can see a decrease in productivity and mood. Getting more sleep and getting higher quality sleep can help you feel more refreshed, less stressed, and more energized. Start by creating a schedule that allows you to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. It’s ideal if these hours are all consecutive. To improve the quality of your sleep, you can get a better mattress or pillow. You can make your room more conducive to sleep. For the best sleep, you want to have a cool, dark, or quiet room. 

Your mental health has a major impact on all aspects of your life and it should be a top priority for you. Take some time to understand your current mental state and the patterns you see in your life. The more you understand about your mental health, the easier it will be to set adequate goals. 

Depression is a very common mental illness that can greatly disrupt your life. Click here to learn more about depression and potential treatments.