Research shows that as much as two-thirds of physical ailments are somehow related to the psyche. It's a fact: happy people get sick less often and recover faster. That is why it is worth working on an optimistic view of the world and not thinking about diseases.
What is the relationship between physical and mental he alth? It is known: a he althy mind in a he althy body. But this relationship also works the other way around - when the spirit is he althy, the body is also better.Mental he althis unfortunately not given once and for all. Rather, it resembles a plant that thrives and strengthens if properly cared for. Or it wastes and dies if you do not create favorable conditions for it.
Can you somehow influence these conditions necessary for mental he alth? Yes and no. Certain personality traits are inherited. One of them is, for example, temperament. One person is cheerful by nature, lively, another is reflective, slow. To some extent, your mental condition also depends on the conditions in which you grew up and what your parents were. Both inheritance and childhood experiences are beyond our control. Fortunately, we have some influence on our disposition. It is worth finding out how to find out if the psyche is sick or he althy.
Signs of a he althy mind
A he althy person is happy, moderately happy, rather content. He can take care of himself - about cleanliness, appearance, order around him. If we looked at his apartment, we would see the relative order. It is not perfect, but it is certainly clean there with various items in their place, no chaos, clutter or dirt. He althy people care for themselves - for example, they indulge in pleasures, but pursue them within reasonable limits. They know how to enjoy the moment. At the same time, their concern for themselves is not self-centered - it does not cause suffering to others and does not contribute to the neglect of loved ones. There are, for example, parents who, hearing a baby's sudden cry in the next room, close the door. Most, however, then go to help the child. A he althy person can give up pleasure if, for example, its cost is too high. This is the case with drugs and other addictions - therapists sometimes say, "If you find something so enjoyable, it just can't be for you.good ".
Mental he alth also manifests itself in the ability to change your life and your views. If the facts show that their own views are wrong, he althy people modify them, set new goals in life. He alth also goes hand in hand with certain attitudes in life - rather optimism than pessimism. He althy people are usually not perfectionists - more often they think that the norm is to be imperfect, that other people don't have to be great, and it is enough to fulfill tasks reasonably well, not necessarily perfectly.
Lack of mental he alth
Perfectionism is toxic in the long run. The feeling that you mustn't make mistakes and that other people should be changed for the better increases suffering. And suffering is one of the symptoms of mental ill he alth. People with a sick soul also develop strange, harmful behavior or a tendency to violate social norms. You can also often see a lack of control over their own reactions. Can they help each other? Yes! Working on your own character brings results.
And one more good news: mental he alth differs significantly from physical he alth - it does not have to succumb to the destructive activity of time. Research shows that older people, as a rule, are happier than the young. Usually, self-esteem also improves with age. The method of small steps works here - some life decisions, ways of thinking that a person develops, attitudes, etc. will bring positive changes in the future. So don't hesitate, do something for your happiness today!
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