What are your personal mental health habits?
Marvin Mändle
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I try to start the day without my phone, do a little walk and meditation. I also do short breaks where I just drink a coffee on the terrace. These breaks without a phone reduce my stress level. Would be interesting to hear about your little habits during the day.
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Pablo Roig@pabloroigburgui
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I set aside one hour a day, 30 minutes of running, 20 minutes of meditation, and 10 minutes in the sun.
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@pabloroigburgui That's crazy, Pablo. How consistent are you with this?
@pabloroigburgui I love this. I do it too! Not a lot of people realize this but a short exercise and meditation for mindfulness can boost your mood a lot. Sleeping adequately also helps a lot.
Having really clear boundaries - particularly for the Start of my Work Day and the End of my Work Day. I do this through the power of ritual - I do a similar process each day to start my day and to end my day. This activates my body to know my day is starting / ending and helps me switch off at the end of the day. I find this very powerful when working remotely - where the distinction between work and home is quite blurred.
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@jade_grimwood boundaries are so important. What kind of rituals do you use to start or end your workday?
@marvin_maendle Boundaries are! My Start of Day is all about the ritual of a big glass of water, a hot cacao and choosing a coloured pen for the day. I choose a WORD for my day - and set an intention for how I want to feel at the end of the day. My End of Day is where it all happens though - I write down the 3 most important things that I need to do the following day, I write down a gratitude for the day at the bottom of my To Do list, and then I close my laptop and don't open it again until I'm back again in the morning.
I'm trying to get into the habit of hanging out on my phone for less time, but so far it hasn't always worked out. It feels like - I'm going to "rest" and hang out on social media for a bit, and then "wow it's been an hour!" and I'm not rested at all.
And in general, sports and walking in the fresh air helps a lot.
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@maria_anosova Social media consumption is so hard to control.
Sports, walking etc. are definitely one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve mental health.
A lot of movement, hanging out with friends, learning non-work related things :)
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Long walks and quality sleep are my go-to remedies for maintaining mental well-being.
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@sanja_micic quality sleep is so important. I need around 8 hours to have enough energy for the next day.
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@marvin_maendle 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of work, and 8 hours of free time for myself. For me, that is the ideal routine for productivity.
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Wow, your measures sound really great, I should establish more of them too. I sometimes do meditations to fall asleep and try to do me time regularly. I also try to workout regularly
Take a break. Really, even if for 15 mins, it does wonders
I try always to find time for digital detox and reading )
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@natalie_ermishina This is so important nowadays. Time without screen = quality time!
Workout is something I have started recently. Apart from it, reading book before checking my phone in the morning.
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@realdesigntack reading a book in the morning sounds great. I really need to move a bit in the morning, to "activate" my body. But I'm also not a morning person at all :D
Daily walks & meditation 👍
I start the day slow, with self-care, meditation, and sun exposure. Taking regular breaks while working was a game-changer for me. I also disable any notifications as often as possible.
Actively distrust negative emotion* - which tends to wipe the philosophical/mindful/growth-mindset/stoic slate clean until you're reminded of the top-down, re-programming concepts that facilitate the minds and purpose-driven behaviors we should want. *they are so frequently misleading, and corrupting - built from incomplete information and projections (which trigger due to insecurity). KEY: We feel it as if it were true.
- It's hard (as science is hard) because you will not feel it.
Emotions are frequently misleading; Negative bias must be countered with relentless positivity (invoked by objective labeling and letting go) to re-orient oneself.
Key:
- As you will feel reactive emotions, but will not feel the top-down, proper contextualization of those feelings, it must be a principle/ongoing practice for the auto triggering of those ideas in response to such distractions.
- Reframing negative emotion is important. It's not inherently negative, but an opportunity to practice mindfulness, etc.
Avoid opinion formation when emotions are strong.
P.s. Clean Cuts launched today! Thank you for any support!
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My top mental health habits are journaling, and getting outdoors for exercise like hiking or running. Journaling processes emotions/thoughts, and outdoor activity boosts endorphins.
I also prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep, limit doom-scrolling on social media, and have regular check-ins with friends to stay connected. I
t's an ongoing practice, though these things sometimes take a back seat as my launch for an AI product is approaching. Maybe we could connect and support each other through the craziness of launch?
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@kshetez_vinayak _ Journaling I here so often, but I couldn't introduce it as a habit in my day. When do you usually write things down?
Sure! We are also launching soon. Excited for all the upcoming launches!
in fact, I've written a lot in discussions about doing meditation) I won't stop talking about it because I really like it! Starting the day with mindfulness or meditation can help set a positive tone and reduce stress. Even a few minutes of focused breathing or guided meditation can make a significant difference.
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@gaby_korablyova yes meditation is so good. It totally changes the mood and starts you day right with a good body feeling. I totally lost my routine, but since I started it again, I feel so much better!
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Thanks for sharing Marvin, all great tips!
I was having a terrible time sleeping over a couple of months. Heard on a podcast that getting sunlight first thing in the morning is great for resetting your circadian rhythm.
Since i've been getting outside first thing in the morning, mental health has gotten a lot better.
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@jd_worcester Try also to go outside in the morning, but it's hard when the weather is so bad like this year in my city! Such a good habit. A short walk in the morning is also good for the body, before sitting almost the whole day
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I start my day with some daily routines which is cleaning up, changing clothes, drinking milk or coffee, and reading my favorite author's book. I'm taking some time to do some exercises as well and my favorite part of the day, is taking down my thoughts to my favorite journal app which is Kura Kura. A daily check-in and jotting down of my thoughts makes me more aware how to handle my emotions and maintain my good mental health before going to work.
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@arifwoozeer sound like an good routine every morning. Are you also doing it at the weekends?
My mental health hack involves taking dance breaks between coding sessions, a little like debugging my mind while busting a move. How do you sprinkle some tech-free magic into your day?
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@thestarkster dancing breaks sounds awesome! My favorite way to calm down is a coffee on the terrace!