May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to celebrate, Invajy has created an activity calendar for Mental Health Awareness month (May 1st – 31st). This calendar features simple, doable ideas to help you take care of your mental well-being. When it comes to mental health, small actions or activities make a big impact. So, this mental health awareness month in 2024, let us take actual steps with actual activities and enrich our wellbeing.
May 1
Brain dump – write down a list of things worrying you. Let it all out…on paper.
May 2
Practice Gratitude. Appreciate what you’ve got before it’s gone. Note down 5 things you are grateful for on daily basis.
May 3
Eat mindfully. Live in the present moment. Notice the taste, auroma and texture of your food.
May 4
Build your own personalised and healthy sleep hygiene. Try to get 8 hours of quality sleep.
May 5
Keep yourself hydrated! Does sound like a simple act, but doesn’t it keep skipping our mind? Increasing your water intake will promote happiness, allowing your brain to continue making serotonin.
May 6
Let go of grudges and try to forgive. Put down your emotional baggage.
May 7
Live a day as a minimalist and strive to only use things that serve a purpose.
May 8
Days can be hectic, but do not forget to keep in touch with your friends and family. Review your work-life balance.
May 9
Complete a random act of kindness for someone. Kindness increases sense of connectivity with others, decrease loneliness, combat low mood and improve relationships.
May 10
Take a walk outside atleast for 20 minutes. Walking offers the physical benefits of exercise while also boosting your emotional well-being.
May 11
Stimulate your brain – puzzle, sudoku or crossword. Mind-stretching games, like bingo, bridge, chess or computer games are also useful.
May 12
Take a break from screen – mobile, laptop and television. Digital detox allows you to slow down, unwind and fully switch off. You can’t give your brain a reboot.
May 13
Stop searching for happiness. We search the things which we don’t have. Happiness is with in you.
May 14
Declutter and clean your office or home. Clutter can cause stress and anxiety. By decluttering your space, you create a more calming environment for better mental health.
May 15
Use the Power of ‘NO’: Saying “No” is Important for your mental health. Do not do the things which creates stress.
May 16
Have a conversation with SELF. Positive self-talk or affirmations makes the difference.
May 17
Create a playlist of songs that make you feel good. Ensure 15 minutes of listening to your favorite music.
May 18
Respect your own decisions. Stop blaming yourself for the decisions you have taken in the past.
May 19
Spend some time in the sunshine and apply sunscreen. Sunlight synthesizes Vitamin D, which experts believe is a mood elevator.
May 20
Don’t be afraid of results. Be more process oriented and less result oriented.
May 21
Tonight, spend 15 minutes on your terrace or around your house post dinner.
May 22
Curtail your expectations from others and self. Adjusting unrealistic expectations can improve your mental health.
May 23
Stop comparing yourself with others. As you compare your life, achievements, or physical appearance to others, your inner critic affects your self worth and confidence levels.
May 24
Learn from your mistakes. Always think ‘I learned a valuable lesson’, rather than ‘ I failed’.
May 25
Ask – “Why am I doing this?”. Find the purpose of your actions and behaviour.
May 26
Spend at least 15 minutes every day doing something you enjoy. People with hobbies are less likely to experience stress, low mood, and depression.
May 27
Practice Box breathing. Start your mornings with 10 minutes of deep breathing.
May 28
Keep self-help resources like Invajy – The self improvement blog, wellbeing blogs, videos, handy. They can help at unexpected times.
May 29
Take time to laugh. Hang out with a funny friend, watch a comedy or check out cute videos online. Laughter helps reduce anxiety.
May 30
Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. Try something outside of your comfort zone to make room for adventure and excitement in life.
May 31
Make a habit to ask for help, it is NOT a sign of weakness, but strength.
