50 Ways To Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2023 That Don’t Cost A Dime
It’s no secret that mental health is important. After all, it’s a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being, where the long-term impacts clearly outweigh the costs. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always easy to prioritize your mental health when you have so many other factors at play.
You might not always be able to afford a massage or a session with a life coach, but you can still give yourself the gift of mental health every day. Besides, with no proven causal link between money and happiness, there are countless ways to prioritize and improve your mental health for free — or at least less than $10. This list offers 50 practical ideas to prioritize your well-being and keep up the momentum this year without spending a dime.
1. Get adequate sleep
2. Start a journal
3. Move and stretch daily
4. Drink water
5. Reconnect with old friends
6. Start a hobby
7. Surround yourself with good people
8. Cook your favorite meal
9. Meditate
10. Set a new goal
11. Read a book
12. Send a thoughtful text to a family member
13. Take breaks
14. Eat more greens and natural foods
15. Consume less sugar
16. Be mindful of your thoughts and feelings
17. Set boundaries by saying “no” and expressing yourself
18. Go for a hike
19. Take a walk around your local park
20. Start a new planner or bullet journal
21. Organize your workspace
22. Declutter your home and donate or sell items
23. Learn a new dance or skill on YouTube
24. Volunteer for a charity
25. Listen to a new music artist or podcast
26. Attend a program or service at a place of worship or community college
27. Go mall walking or window shopping
28. Join a local meetup
29. Attend an open mic night or comedy show
30. Go to a free outdoor concert
31. Visit a museum on a free day
32. Enjoy a DIY spa treatment at home
33. Host a movie marathon or movie night
34. Practice calming or breathing techniques
35. Practice yoga
36. Work up a sweat using equipment at your local playground or park
37. Explore a farmer’s market
38. Visit your favorite picturesque spot and hone your phone photography skills
39. Browse Pinterest to learn a new DIY craft, life hack, or hairstyle
40. Host a game night
41. Ride bikes around your neighborhood or city
42. Write a poem or letter
43. Start a blog
44. Practice mood tracking using colorful charts
45. Set a daily intention or affirmation
46. Limit your screen time
47. Do a digital detox
48. Plan a future trip that excites you
49. Watch a motivational speaker or TedTalk
50. Create a vision board
At New U Therapy Center & Family Services, we offer various counseling and therapy services to help you work through mental health disorders, manage difficult emotions, set goals, and develop coping mechanisms. Plus, our counselors are highly trained and experienced in helping people like you, determined to see for themselves how mental health costs should never outweigh the benefits.
If you’re feeling down, overwhelmed, or looking for ways to make the most of the new year ahead, we’re here for you!
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