As 2019 begins, it’s time to reflect on the past and set goals for the year ahead.

Why not consider investing in your mental health?

With this new year, try to implement these five simple strategies to improve your mental health and happiness:

🧡 Be kind to yourself.

Don’t be so hard on yourself! Enjoy the life that you have. Whenever you find yourself getting into a rut, try to refocus all of your attention on everything you have accomplished and the people in your life who love and support you.

💛 Meditate.

Meditating for as little as 10 minutes a day has been said to improve mood, reduce stress, sharpen focus, boost memory, and promote sleep. What are you waiting for?!

💚 Immerse yourself in nature.

Engaging with nature can decrease stress and anxiety, improves your mood, boosts self-esteem, encourages creativity, and can help your memory.

💙 Set clear priorities.

Set yourself up for success by evaluating your priorities and spending your time and energy wisely.

💜 Get enough sleep.

Sleep is the foundation for everything. It is so important to get enough sleep each night. Adequate sleep can enhance your mood, memory, productivity, alertness, and even creativity.

This year, put yourself first!

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