Set a timer, and work at something for just 5 or 10 minutes. It can also help to move around, and go for a walk. Finally, make sure you are staying hydrated and make sure you are drinking enough water.
Taking care of yourself (self-care) can help both improve your mood, and make you feel less tired. Here is a list of ways you can practice self-care:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-self-care-tips-for-new-moms/
Try setting an alarm to do something you have enjoyed in the past, like reading a magazine or a book that is on a topic you find fun and interesting. Even spending 10 or 15 minutes reading can make a difference!
Set a timer, and work at something for just 5 or 10 minutes. It can also help to move around, and go for a walk. Finally, make sure you are staying hydrated and make sure you are drinking enough water.
In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is important to have healthy sleep habits. This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States has suggestions for healthy sleep habits:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
Regular exercise can help you reduce your anxiety. This website from the Mayo Clinic in the United States explains how exercise can improve your mental health, and includes tips on how to start exercising.
Call 9-1-1 if you believe your life or someone else’s is in danger.
Call the BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789. Do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number. It’s free and available 24 hours a day.
Suicide hotline: 1-800-784-2433 If you are in distress or worried about someone else. It’s free and available 24 hours a day.
Set a timer, and work at something for just 5 or 10 minutes. It can also help to move around, and go for a walk. Finally, make sure you are staying hydrated and make sure you are drinking enough water.
Sometimes when you are in a low mood, you can have negative thoughts. This free self-care guide from BC Women’s Reproductive Mental Health Program at BC Women’s Hospital includes advice on how to recognize negative thoughts:
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/BCRH_selfcare_BW_05_v4.pdf
The chapter on challenging negative thinking habits begins on page 75 (Chapter 3).
Taking care of yourself (self-care) can help both improve your mood, and make you feel less tired. Here is a list of ways you can practice self-care:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-self-care-tips-for-new-moms/
Regular exercise can help you improve your mood. This website from the Mayo Clinic in the United States explains how exercise can improve your mental health, and includes tips on how to start exercising.
In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is important to have healthy sleep habits. This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States has suggestions for healthy sleep habits:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
Try planning to eat something healthy. Start with making one meal or snack a day healthy, and go from there. Here is a link to Canada’s Food Guide that includes free recipes, suggestions for healthy eating habits, and tips for preparing healthy and delicious food.
Try setting an alarm to do something you have enjoyed in the past, like reading a magazine or a book that is on a topic you find fun and interesting. Even spending 10 or 15 minutes reading can make a difference!
In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is important to have healthy sleep habits. This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States has suggestions for healthy sleep habits:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
Regular exercise can help reduce tension in your muscles and your body. This website from the Mayo Clinic in the United States explains how exercise can improve your mental health, and includes tips on how to start exercising.
Taking care of yourself (self-care) can help both improve your anxiety, and make you feel less tired. Here is a list of ways you can practice self-care:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-self-care-tips-for-new-moms/
Set a timer, and work at something for just 5 or 10 minutes. It can also help to move around, and go for a walk. Finally, make sure you are staying hydrated and make sure you are drinking enough water.
In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is important to have healthy sleep habits. This website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States has suggestions for healthy sleep habits:
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html
Regular exercise can help you reduce your anxiety. This website from the Mayo Clinic in the United States explains how exercise can improve your mental health, and includes tips on how to start exercising.