With everything happening in our personal lives and the wider world, it’s easy to get caught up in the darkness. There’s no shame in taking a mental health day. Taking a day to decompress, relax and do whatever you need to do to practice self-care can have a strong effect on your overall mental health. Though not everyone has the luxury of being afforded specified mental health days, it’s important not to feel guilty for making yourself a priority.
Maybe you’re dealing with a long-term diagnosable illness such as anxiety, depression or PTSD. Or maybe you’re just feeling burnt-out and uninspired lately, leading you into a downward spiral. One thing that can help you back on your feet is reading something inspiring.
We’ve compiled a list of seven mental health reads for your mental health needs. These pieces are chock-full of soul-lifting, hopeful messages that will have you feeling ready to take on whatever life throws at you tomorrow.
FOR EVERY ONE BY JASON REYNOLDS
Jason Reynolds is known for his naked truth which rings clear without talking down to his audience. His words aren’t lengthy, but they pack a punch. For Every One is a poetic letter that inspires those who need to make the jump toward passionate and intentional living.
Reynolds’ message of hope through confusion is something that all humans need to read.
CONGRATULATIONS, BY THE WAY: SOME THOUGHTS ON KINDNESS BY GEORGE SAUNDERS
Three months after George Saunders delivered a graduation commencement speech at Syracuse University in 2013, a transcript popped up on The New York Times website, and it struck a deep chord with millions of people.
Saunders’ words tap into desire in all of us to lead kinder and more fulfilling lives.
THRIVING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY: MOVING BEYOND FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN AND MAKING CHANGE WORK FOR YOU BY TAMA KIEVES
Tama Kieves is an inspirational coach and career-transition expert, and she knows a thing or two about dramatic changes. She graduated from Harvard Law School with high honors, and after an unfulfilling life at a prestigious corporate law firm, she left her job to pursue her passion and make a name for herself as a writer.
Thriving Through Uncertainty proves that the moment all your plans fall apart is the moment your life truly begins. She shares things like: how to control your mood to stay focused and happy, how to have faith in yourself and your journey, how to allow yourself to feel pain and discomfort, and more.
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Source: Relevant Magazine
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