Monthly Mental Health Tip

​March is the month that signals the change in seasons as we move from winter to spring. This change in seasons can aslo signal changes in our own lives as we engage in the physical "spring" cleaning of our homes. I offer that we can also engage in the mental "spring" cleaning of our minds and emotions. This is a great time to take an inventory of your patterns of thinking and what your patterns of feelings and emotions are. Taking that inventory will help you to identify where you may want to declutter your mind and what steps to take towards managing your emotions in a more healthy manner.

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Mental Health Tip: Below are a few strategies you can employ to help with a mental "spring" cleaning:

• Mood track: This can help you keep track of your emotions and any patterns in your feelings. there are many apps you can use to do this. A few that I like are How We Feel and Daylio (more for teens).

• Journal about your feelings, thoughts, and any insights you have as this will help you uncover patterns in your thinking.

• Get outside and enjoy the warm weather that is coming. Getting outside for fresh air is a good way to clear your head while moving your body.