As we jump into 2022 and start making New Year’s Resolutions, keep in mind your mental health and ways to take care of yourself besides just the basics. 

Here are some ideas for supporting your mental health in 2022:

• Do you have a good balance between different activities, work, leisure and family? If they are not in balance, make plans to get them back into balance.
• Are you getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, exercising, and interacting with people?
• Have you planned to see your primary care provider for your yearly checkup?
• Are you doing daily chores, keeping the house picked up, showering regularly, getting dressed to "go to work", even if you are working from home?

Some ways to kickstart your resolutions are:

• Try relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, tai chi or guided imagery. Even a few minutes of this can help you reset.
• Explore art therapy or coloring
• Listen to music
• Seek out some sun and/or bright light, preferably in the morning
• Get some sort of regular exercise
• Maintain a sleep routine
• Keep focused on healthy eating habits

Our community has terrific resources to get you started, including The Partnership’s Workplace Wellness pages, Healthiest State Initiative and their Make it OK Campaign, and others. We encourage you to explore these areas, and share ideas with friends and family as we turn the calendar to a new year.