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55 Powerful Changes That’ll Improve Your Mental Health

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Broward chapter.

Hello, everybody!

Here are 55 powerful changes that will improve your mental health:

  1. Unfollow unhealthy social media accounts.
  2. Limit your time spent on social media.
  3. End toxic relationships.
  4. Limit the amount of time you spend with negative people.
  5. Prioritize your social circle.
  6. Practice overcoming shyness.
  7. Try something new.
  8. Stay in contact with friends.
  9. Be generous and give selflessly.
  10. Meditate daily (try 7 minute meditation.)
  11. Eat less pre-packaged foods.
  12. Stop checking your phone as soon as you wake up.
  13. Go to bed early.
  14. Dedicate 30 minutes each day to do something relaxing.
  15. Be active for at least 10 minutes a day.
  16. Use more natural remedies. 
  17. Listen to binaural tones daily.
  18. Practice mindfulness.
  19. Choose to stay positive. 
  20. Start the day with positive affirmations.
  21. Use personal aromatherapy devices.
  22. Redecorate so you feel happy in your home.
  23. Add more plants to your home.
  24. Swap out dark colors for bright or neutral tones.
  25. Hang inspirational artwork on the walls.
  26. Plug in the power of Himalayan salt lamp.
  27. Open the blinds.
  28. Use essential oil diffusers throughout your home.
  29. De-clutter a tidy space equals a tidy mind.
  30. Take longer, deeper breaths.
  31. Start doing yoga (yes, it actually works!)
  32. Take some fun self-awareness quizzes.
  33. Listen to music.
  34. Walk mindfully.
  35. Watch the clouds.
  36. Garden (the dirt is good for you, as it’s grounding.)
  37. Do random acts of kindness.
  38. Sing in the shower.
  39. Write down moments that make you feel good.
  40. Dance.
  41. Drink more H2O.
  42. Stretch.
  43. Walk more, drive less.
  44. Don’t leave things to the last minute.
  45. Find the positive in every situation. 
  46. Stand up tall.
  47. Fix your posture.
  48. Be in the moment instead of taking pics.
  49. Seek out humour every day.
  50. Give yourself time to be alone.
  51. Stop sleeping with your phone beside your bed.
  52. Stop skipping meals.
  53. Give yourself an hour to wind down before bed.
  54. Unplug from technology for at least an hour a day.
  55. Wake up and get ready for the day even if you have nowhere to be.
I'm Miss. Congeniality of Broward College North Campus, Events Coordinator of the Psychology Club at Broward College North Campus, new president of Her Campus Broward, I work for Student Services at Broward College North Campus, and I just like to get involved in many great activities that benefit my personal growth.