20 Everyday Tips From Therapists to Improve Mental Health
20 Expert-Approved Ways to Calm, Centre, and Soothe Your Mind, Today and Every Day
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Try practicing mindfulness for one minute every day, said psychologist Lauren Kerwin, PhD, executive clinical director of Evolve Treatment Centres in California. Once a day, she said, focus all your senses on:
"This type of exercise only takes a few minutes but does wonders for your mental health," Dr. Kerwin said. "It helps your mind stretch the mental muscle of observance and mindfulness, of becoming more aware and observant of the facts surrounding you." When your emotions start spiraling, this practice grounds you in your physical reality.