This mental health awareness month we asked our team members about the things they do to take care of their mental health. Read below to know their mental health mantra!
Nora Nazerene shares with us, ‘I never miss my daily runs. Running is my alone time—it clears my head and always helps me find a way through muddled thoughts.’
Ishani says, ‘I have frequently found myself drawn to meditation and the at-home prayers routine to find balance and peace. Working in content means ideas and thoughts keep demanding attention, but a growth state of mind is hard to achieve if one is constantly churning in the here and now. My morning or evening prayers, or a meditation session, help me reset everyday. As someone who has recovered from #burnout, I am mindful of anything that disturbs this peace. I highly recommend meditation, especially when you feel you have lost control of the day!’
Pallavi shares with us, ‘Mental health is a fairly new addition to my understanding of an overall healthy life. All my life, I have had to struggle with body weight issues and to now realise that a lot of it starts from how we feel about ourselves rather than how we appear has been a revelation. Since the epiphany, one of the most important mental health mantras has been to give myself grace. Most of us are our own worst critics, never giving ourselves a break, never taking a moment to appreciate the good we do, and always focusing on our failures and flaws. Giving oneself grace means that we accept who we are as we are, for both the good and the bad, the virtues and weaknesses. Treat yourself as well as you’d treat others means interacting with yourself with kindness and consideration.’
Chaitanya shares with us, ‘My mantra is to read a real angsty romance. Brownie points if it has a second chance trope!’ 
Rupal tells us, ‘Differentiate between big and small battles. Set boundaries. Take the time off. Breathe. Reflect. Restart. These are the few things, or more like actionable points that I have slowly-and-gradually implemented, and it has significantly helped in maintaining a healthy balance at work and personal front. I resort to music, books, coffee and conversations when I am in a loop, and giving yourself a break when your mind gives a hint is the best favour you do on yourself. So take that hint, address it well, soak in that day and take one step at a time.’
Garima says, ‘I get overwhelmed quite easily and that knowledge has now allowed me to identify triggers that cause anxiety and to deal with them accordingly. Understanding yourself and what your mind and body need is the key. Also, sunlight! It is an excellent way to uplift your mood and reduce stress.’
Share with us the things you do to elevate your mood and uplift your mental health here.
