Written by Chris Josh
The greatest contribution you can give the people in your life, as well as the world, is by you simply existing with great mental health.
When we’re always in a funk, we don’t realize it because we’ve become so used to it. However, the people around us are negatively affected by our poor mental health.
This can potentially put the people around you in a worse mood. This is especially true for those who truly love you and empathize with you.
By taking care of your mental health, you are not only helping yourself, but you’re also helping the people in your life and those you come into contact with.
Don’t get me wrong here. I’m not saying you should go around proactively trying to uplift people, as that can be draining and counterproductive. Notice how I started the blog by saying, “...by simply existing with great mental health.”
This means you don’t need to put in additional effort to inspire others. By radiating positivity and joy, you automatically make others feel better. You unknowingly heal them.
As a result, people will tend to gravitate towards you a lot more. This can be a good thing, but it also can be a bad thing, especially if you’re an introvert. And this additional attention can be a bad thing if you don’t have boundaries.
So be sure to set boundaries with others and respect your time and energy. Don’t allow others to drain you energetically or waste your time. Strike a healthy balance. Remember, with some people, if you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile.
So take care of your mental health by healing your past traumas such as abuse, betrayals, bullying, and/or a toxic relationship. Practice gratitude often. Meditate for 10-15 minutes daily. Release negative thought patterns. And only entertain positive thoughts.
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Thank you so much for your message to us. You are right, the positive outlook we unconciously produce when our mental health is intact is what makes us very creative, totally resilient and happy. In my case, I do enjoy the benefits of good mental health at home, it helps me improvise a lot of stuff by myself out of what me and my mom have. Out in public, I have to alter myself a bit, put on a flat affect because positive outlook in life alone naturally magnetize both healed and unhealed souls, I don’t want to summon a crowd. I’m trying to be alone because nature connects to me better when I’m completely alone. The foundress of a convent told me that prayer doesn’t have to be inaction, we can always merge it with what our hands do. It’s basically nourishing entire humanity through our actions wrapped with unconditional love. She told me, even the dust that goes in the dustpan is blessed when we offer what our hands do for the good of the universe. I hope she is still alive to teach altruism but may she rest in peace knowing that she contributed so much to my mental wellbeing.
Thank you for the advice on this topic
Thank you for the advice on this topic
Thank you for confirming what I was thinking. I thought I was over-thinking!! You are awesome.
Thank you for the advice peace and love