Maintaining Mental Health During Springtime

Springtime is a time of growth. There’s new life sprouting all around, the weather gets warmer, and we all have the itch to go outside and be a part of it, especially if it’s been a hard winter. It’s also a time when we can clean out our homes and organize our lives. Overall, spring just feels like a fresh start.

Because of all this, spring is also a great time to rejuvenate your mental health. Many of us struggle with seasonal depression, and with more sunlight coming with spring, it’s a perfect time to start taking steps to improve your mental health. 

At The Modalites Group in the Washington DC metropolitan area, our team understands the importance of taking care of your mental health no matter what time of the year it is. However, spring is the perfect time to get started on your journey or get back on the path to being mentally and emotionally healthy. 

Here are some tips on how you can start to improve and maintain your mental health this spring.

Make sleep a priority

As the days start to get longer, it may be tempting to stay up later. You might also have renewed energy with all the extra sunlight. However, sleep is still of the utmost importance for your mental health. So try and put your phone down before you go to bed, and stick to a reasonable bedtime. 

Set some new goals

Achieving a goal can really give you a feeling of accomplishment. It doesn’t matter if your goal is long-term or short-term, big or small. You could give yourself the goal of reorganizing your house or taking more time to read in the morning. You could redecorate that space you’ve always wanted to or reconnect with an old friend. 

No matter what you choose, accomplishing a goal can really boost your mental health.

Try some stress management

Some common stress management practices include recognizing things that are out of your control and not dwelling on them. You can also learn what triggers your stress response in order to prepare yourself for the next time it comes up. This can take a great amount of stress off your plate.

You can also seek therapy or counseling with our team in order to seek some good strategies to help you cope with stress.

Reconnect socially

Being isolated is a huge detriment to mental health. If you’ve been alone a lot during this winter, consider getting back together with your friends and family in order to boost your mental health. Laughter and mental stimulation are great for stress relief and having a close circle of people is a wonderful way to bring trust and stability to your life.

As we move from winter to spring, take the opportunity to boost your mental health and live in the present moment. 

If you’d like to talk to someone about your mental health, don’t hesitate to contact our team. To schedule an appointment with us, call our Bowie, Maryland office at 240-599-3500 or use our online booking tool today.