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Mental well-being matters. We all experience stress, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed. This post provides practical strategies and resources to help you proactively manage your mental wellness and build resilience for a happier, healthier future.
The Power of Proactive Mental Wellness
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12.5% of adults 18 and over experience regular feelings of worry, nervousness, or anxiety.
When you’re stressed, your energy, emotions, and behaviors can feel off balance or scattered, leading to a state of dysregulation. Self-regulation, a cornerstone of mental well-being, lays the foundation for healthy behaviors and relationships. Self-regulation can help alleviate these symptoms, as well as help improve your sleep, self-esteem, relationships, and reduce your risk of medical issues like heart disease and high blood pressure.
Ignoring your mental well-being can negatively impact your health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Being proactive, on the other hand, equips you to navigate challenges, build stronger relationships, and live a more fulfilling life. It’s all about investing in your future self.
Let’s explore easy things you can do to re-regulate your brain, which in turn will help improve your mental health and well-being.
Your Mental Well-being Toolkit: 5 Minutes to a Calmer You
Ready to take charge? Even small steps can make a big difference. Our Mental Well-being Toolkit offers practical tools you can use in just five minutes a day to regulate your emotions and manage stress:
- Daily Self-Regulation Calendar: Filled with daily ideas to help you cultivate mental wellness. We’ve included a blank one so you can personalize your own.
- Affirmation List: Positive affirmations to boost self-confidence and maintain a positive mindset.
- Journal Prompts: Thought-provoking prompts to guide your self-reflection and integrate self-regulation into your routine.
Strategies for Stress Management & Mindfulness
Stress can disrupt your balance, affecting your energy, emotions, and behaviors. Self-regulation is key to navigating these challenges. Here are some additional strategies:
- Mindfulness Practices: Explore mindfulness techniques like meditation and deep breathing to center yourself and reduce stress. Get started here.
- Healthy Habits: Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise to support your mental and physical well-being. Visit our toolkits to equip yourself with knowledge, tools, and support.
Investing in Your Well-being
Mental and physical health are interconnected, which is why it’s so important to get your recommended screenings and health care visits. Screenings can vary by age, so we’ve put together an Infographic to help you keep track of what you need done and when. In addition, use the Doctor’s Visit Prep Guide to make the most of your appointment with your health care provider.
- Yearly Screenings for All Ages: Stay on top of your health screenings with regular check-ins. Download Infographic.
- Doctor’s Visit Prep Guide: Be prepared before, during and after your visit with this helpful guide. Download the Prep Guide.
Professional Support: We’re Here to Help
Feeling overwhelmed and looking for someone to talk to? We have programs to provide you with caring support and guidance for everything from how to handle emotional challenges to setting and achieving balanced goals aligned with your strengths, values, and identity. These resources are available to California Schools VEBA (CalVEBA) members and their dependents (aged 18+).
- Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (EWS): Available 24/7, experienced guides offer strategies and confidential support at no cost to you. Receive assistance (via phone or virtual appointments) for issues like stress management for you and your dependents. Call 888-625-4809 or visit www.liveandworkwell.com to get started.
- Whole Health Coaching: Get help identifying goals, strengths, and values to create a tailored health and wellness plan just for you. For more information on this six-session program, visit: Whole Health Coaching.
Explore More Resources
- Classes: From meditation to sound healing, find classes to help you relax and refocus.
- Mental Health Blog: Practical strategies and insights for supporting your mental well-being.
- Videos: Guided meditations and self-regulation activities.
- Book & App Recommendations: Explore our curated list of resources for relaxation, stress management, and focus.
