Enhancing Our Emotional and Mental Well-Being

The world is a lovely place, filled with beautiful people, places, and things, but it is currently under attack in the worst way possible, an attack that we cannot see. Consider fighting a war on something you can't see with your own eyes. I talk about duality and how we live in a world divided into good and evil. In a figurative sense, there is duality everywhere: good and evil, peace and war, black and white, up and down. So, how do we deal with an opponent like this?

We have been exposed to unimaginable things because of the pandemic. Some people's mental and emotional health has deteriorated to the point where they have lost hope. I emphasize the importance of maintaining our mental health since we cannot function at our best without it. What steps can we take to improve our mental health?

To begin, I'd like you to consider the following:

• Are you consuming the correct foods? Nutrition is important for mental health since specific nutrients and proteins are required for brain function, cell creation, memory, and nervous system circulation.

• When you're having a difficult time with uncomfortable thoughts, do you face them or do you distract yourself with alcohol, narcotics, and sex?

• Do you have healthy boundaries in place? When you don't want to do something, do you say no? or are you supporting it because you don't want to disappoint somebody else? Remove yourself from bad relationships; nothing, including ourselves, lasts forever. When a relationship ends and no longer benefits you, it's over. It doesn't matter who you're in a relationship with. Keep in mind that you should always put yourself first.

• Is that body of yours moving? Exercise, dance, and long walks can be beneficial to the mind, body, and spirit.

• What do you like to do while you're by yourself? Are the shows you watch, the music you listen to, or the discussions you have healthy and have a positive impact on you?

• Respect one another and learn to be patient. People who are in better health have more positive attitudes, which leads to better life choices.
  

During the stormiest weather, learn to listen and stay calm. You're just human, and you can only control so many things. Allow things to happen the way they're supposed to, at the time they're supposed to. Learn to educate yourself on the topics that you are unclear about, and surround yourself with people, places, and things that will foster positivity and other things necessary for your growth.

You'll know how strong you are when you learn to remain calm and still until the storm has passed. Take care of yourself this Thursday!

Mental Health in the United States

Are you well this Wednesday?

Despite the fact that many people in the United States have been vaccinated against the virus and are able to live a lifestyle similar to that of pre-pandemic times, the country's population continues to be plagued by worry and sadness. Many Americans' mental health has deteriorated as a result of the pandemic, and worry and sadness are still prevalent.

New concerns regarding the Omicron variant and its potential impact on public life this winter. The new strain, which, according to early reports, maybe more contagious than earlier strains, is already spreading in the United States, causing alarm. The impact on mental health will be severe if Omicron leads to another Covid-19 rise. When I was thinking about the rising mental health rates in the United States, the following thoughts sprang to me.

• What are we doing in terms of mental health prevention for individuals who are already dealing with mental health issues?

• Are there adequate inexpensive and accessible mental health wellness treatments for such people?

• Are these programs available in children's and adults' social institutions?

• Is the proper amount of cash going to these kinds of services?

These issues may be posed, but definitive answers are difficult to come by. "Despite vaccinations," Silvia Saccardo, a social scientist and co-author of a recent study on college students at the University of Pittsburgh, says, "We still see that people are not returning to pre-pandemic levels of wellbeing."

Taking care of your mental health:

Taking care of your physical health is vital enough, but mental health is one of the most crucial aspects of one's life to consider and safeguard. I'd like to relate our mental health to an Octopus's mantle. The mantle is an important structure that houses all of the organs and aids in breathing and contraction.

The eight tentacles can be considered the dimensions of health itself, given that mental health is like a mantle for people. Physical, emotional, social, financial, energetic, spiritual, intellectual, and occupational health are all dimensions possible. There must be balance in all elements of life; if one area is weaker than the others, the individual will be unbalanced.

Nutrition and Mental Health

The food we eat is another crucial part of our mental wellness. Nutrition and mental health go hand in hand. Some meals, vegetables, and fruits are essential for our daily consumption because they support brain and nervous system function.

Regardless of the fact that we are going through difficult circumstances, it is critical that we continue to look after ourselves, and if you are unsure how or where to begin, the first step is to ask.

Be safe, be well, stay prayed, and peace out!

Manipulation

Manipulation is a behavior that involves controlling or influencing someone or something in a dishonest manner such that they are unaware of it. Almost everything we see nowadays has been manipulated in some way. Many people use manipulation to gain influence over someone, somewhere, or something.

When it comes to employing manipulation as a tool, it can be beneficial. Managers can motivate their employees to achieve some of their goals when they are used positively. When used in a physical aspect, such as alternative medicine, manipulation can be useful. This can include chiropractic services, exercise, yoga, and other treatments that use the body's tissue and muscle.

When does manipulation become a problem?

Since manipulation is all about self-control, many people use it to exert control over others. Manipulation can take the form of someone doing something they know they shouldn't do but do nonetheless in order to feed their ego.

Here are several examples:

You are aware that a person has feelings for you, but you have chosen to ignore those feelings in order to play off the individual's emotions. This person then tries to take advantage of the fact that the other person likes you by attempting to obtain something that they desire. Money, time, gifts, energy, attention, and a variety of other items could be among them.

When someone confronts another person about their activities, they say things like "I didn't know," "if I knew, I wouldn't have done that," and "why didn't you tell me?" Gaslighting is when someone says things like "I didn't know," "if I knew, I wouldn't have done that," and "why didn't you tell me?"

Manipulation can occasionally be a woman who has developed feelings for a married male coworker. Even though the worker is married, the female employee uses seduction, exposing attire, and flattery to persuade the male coworker to yearn after her and even become involved with her.

Manipulation also includes withholding facts from someone. The expression "I tell you what I want you to know" is frequently used, yet it can be harmful, especially in love relationships. This type of manipulation confuses the receiver by leaving them with ambiguous information. You're attempting to control the narrative by withholding information, leading the other person's perspective and feelings to fluctuate.

Manipulation can be demonstrated in circumstances where you employ items that the other person likes since you know you'll want them to do or give you something. A person who ordinarily does not compliment you does so in order to ask for a favor a few days later. Another example is a lady cooking her husband's favorite dinner and then asking for a loan.

Manipulation is the practice of paying or giving money or gifts to those who agree to take a vaccine. Many people's ideas are frequently manipulated by the media. We are shown what we are supposed to see and hear at any given time, with no way of knowing whether or not what we are seeing is truly happening in real-time.

Control is linked to manipulation, and many people love manipulating others because it offers them a sense of power and immediate fulfillment.

If we wish to improve the world, we must first examine within, recognize the true problem, and attempt to solve it. Be the change you want to see in the world.

Be well.

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