1) Develop a self-care regiment! Self-care isn’t selfish. What do you do to take care of you? (Workouts, hobbies, grooming, etc) 2) Address past hurts! We are some of the most traumatized individuals on the planet, and addressing our trauma is key to healing. 3) Learn to forgive ourselves and others. Move forward; HEAL, don’t dwell. 4) Learn the power of gratitude! Identify the blessings and positives, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. Attitude is everything. 5) Identify habits that are keeping you complacent and stationary. Replace them with new ones that stimulate growth. (A good therapist can help!) 6) Develop healthy boundaries; personal and relational. And expect resistance to those boundaries from unhealthy influences! 7) Men-get in touch with your emotions. Doing so doesn’t make you weak, it makes you a comprehensive MAN. 8) Get a PCP (primary care physician) and schedule regular check-ups. PERIOD. 9) Learn to speak to yourself the way you would speak to a loved and trusted family member or friend. We can tear ourselves down. 10) Be better gate-keepers of our ear and eye-gates. Remember; garbage in= garbage out. We are what we consume! TEN MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS FOR THE BRUHS! BY: JAY ARMSTRONG
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