Mental Health is Your Top Priority

Written By Colēgia

Our mental health can affect how we perform in school and in other areas. This is good to keep in mind as we want to take care of ourselves the best we can. Today we want to talk about why mental health is your top priority.

Performance And Our Mental Health

School can have many expectations and responsibilities that go along with it which is all the more reason why we need to be mindful of ourselves. Difficult assignments can cause strain on us when not properly prepared. Going into things with a mindset that is constructive yet empowering can be one way to handle this. Expecting challenges rather than being surprised by them is one method that can help. Rather than declining these, we can view them as an opportunity to try things that are beyond our comfort zone. This is good as it can let us see challenges in a positive light. Instead of seeing a test as an obligation, we can view it as a means to see how far we've come in terms of our skills. The same can be said for studying where we can look at it as a method to improve and focus on the process rather than the specific end goal. Being mindful of how we feel after these activities can help us in many ways.

Going at Your Own Pace

Pacing yourself is a great means of taking care of your mental health. The reason behind this is that when we try to go at a pace already established by someone else, then we also take on the expectations behind that. This can be draining and while there are instances such as timed tests, most of the time we do have a choice in how we do this. Sometimes you'll need to take extra time to work on an assignment and that is perfectly fine, we are better in some areas compared to others. Your well-being comes first and if you need more time or additional help in the form of a study group or having your parents chime in for homework then that's also viable. Taking your time is a good thing as it shows that you know yourself.

Your Mental Health Affects Your Interactions

It may be hard to see in the moment, but the effect mental health has on our interactions is massive. When we aren't feeling our best, it might be hard to be in the presence of others as we may feel vulnerable. This is okay and can happen to anybody. Taking time for ourselves is often needed to help us recharge and recuperate. Being in a good mood can help us for key points in our lives such as an interview or even talking to our guidance counselors about our educational path. This can even impact how well our interpersonal relationships go with others. Knowing how we feel and understanding what steps to take to help ourselves can bring us much joy in the long run.

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