Mental Health

Mental Health and Physical health

they are fundamentally linked to the wellness dimensions, emotional wellness people who are physically fit are happier and there are improvement of cognitive function

Self-Confidence

The belief in one's abilities to meet challenges and succeed and act in a way that convey that belief. It is a realistic sense of your capabilities and allows you to take calculated risks, handle failure and stay calm in high pressure situations

Optimism

The expectation of the best possible outcome and a hopeful outlook on life. To be hopeful

Self-Efficacy

The belief in one's ability to execute specific tasks and perform at a certain level. It is a task-specific form of confidence and the mindset that you need practice to be better

Resilience

The ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. It is the trait that protects us from threat or harm, our ability to bounce back. The ability of human groups or communities to cope with adversity. We need help from resources/others to help become resilient

Fixed Mindset

The belief that skills and intelligence are static and cannot be changed. That talent alone leads to success and effort isn’t required. Basic traits are fixed

Growth Mindset

The belief that skills and abilities can be developed through effort and experience. New abilities are practiced and developed, celebrate trying, it is in our control and requires courage

SMART Goals

A framework for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.

Specific and objective in what you want to do. Measurable in how you will know when you achieved it. Achievable in that you have the skills/resources to accomplish it. Realistic in that can you realistically achieve it and Timely in when you want to accomplish it by.

Habit Loop

A model for forming habits that includes selecting a trigger, dividing a routine, and rewarding the new habit.

Mental Health

It influences how we think, feel and behave in daily life. It impacts our ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build and maintain relationships and recover from adversity.

How can you build self-efficacy

Positive self-talk, develop competence through practice with deliberate attention and concentrated effort. Ask for specific feedback from those that you trust and to set goals for yourself.

Ways to improve mental health

Take care of your physical body, strengthen your relaxation response, create a support team, frame challenges as opportunities, engage in purpose, increase positive emotions, practice self-compassion and gratitude which is the general tendency towards noticing and appreciating the positive in the world