365 Ways to Take Control of Your Mental Health: One Revolutionary Concept a Day to Create the Life You Desire

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I dedicate this book to all those who have ever felt suicidal or homicidal. You are not alone. There is so much more to the world and yourself than what you are feeling right now, and you have the power to have it.

Contents

Authors Note

A. Finding your peace

Mental Health as a Journey

Mental Health as a practice

The language of mental health

Your relationship to yourself

Distractors

Guilt

Judgement

Habits

Limiting Beliefs

Outlets

Recovering from trauma

Setting boundaries

Dealing with failure

Rejection

Comfort Zones

When things get hard

Quitting

Moving forward

Friction

B. Finding your power

Recreating yourself

The New You

Express your authentic self

Life’s purpose

Communication

Independence

A winning mentality

Abundance and scarcity

C. The Practice

Relationships

Productivity

Leadership

Organization

Goal setting

Perception

Things happen for a reason

Balance

Living your worst-case scenario

Complacency

Resistance

Ego

Being present

Introspection

The decision making process

Life compounders

Energy

Time

Community

Pillars of Success-

Working past problems

Take control of your surroundings

Food for thought

Be a Creator

Service to Others

Your Practice

The Journey’s Close

Closing Remarks

About the author

Authors Note

This book is a collection of things I learned on my way to finding peace. I do not have any formal education on the subject. However, I believe we all have something to learn from each other. I hope some of the lessons I learned, and share will provide you value. I hope that by reading this book you do not have to go through pain that I endured. I hope that you never lose control and that if you are on that path this book serves as a guide to bring you back.

This book is organized into 3 major sections. These sections have many subjects in them, and the subjects are broken into much smaller parts. They often explain the why, what, or how individually. I’ve done this because I believe that learning to break down our thought process’ and behaviors into these smaller pieces gives us the power to understand, control, and change our actions.

I’ve written this is 2nd person because I am talking to people. You are a person; I am a person. We are all real and valid. I don’t want this to seem like a disconnected manual to life because the purpose of this book is to find deeper connection.

Some of the things stated in this book may seem like common sense, but not all common ideas are common to all. So, this book serves a starting point to creating a culture for people who have not been exposed to ideas that propel them forward or expand their outlook on life.

For the best experience with this book I recommend first reading through it fully, so you will have the complete picture on what each point entails, and all the following information that may apply to that point. Then you may go through one point at a time per day and reflect on it and in what ways taking action on it may add value to improve your life.

Please read the closing remarks, about the author, and #365mental health for the complete picture of this book.

A. 

Finding your peace

When utilized correctly the mind is the most powerful tool we are gifted with. But when we are unable to control it the thoughts we it becomes our biggest burden. This section addresses that. I believe the foundation to reaching your highest level of satisfaction begins with creating internal peace.

Mental Health as a Journey

1.  The Journey of your mind-Being in a state where you’re emotionally and mentally at peace does not happen overnight. It’s a journey, and like any journey it has highs and lows. It involves creating productive habits and removing destructive habits. It will be challenging, and you must prepare yourself for it, but it is a necessity. You deserve peace. You must find what works for you and do it. In this chapter are some thoughts to consider along that journey.

2.  Your duty to yourself-There are countless reasons that you may decide to focus your attention on mental health, or personal and spiritual growth. But just like any other goal you first and foremost must be doing it for yourself. This is not something you can’t neglect. You owe it to yourself to begin this journey. You owe it to the past version of yourself that has endured so much, you owe it to the present version of yourself that deserves to enjoy the best of every moment, and you owe it to the future version of yourself that deserves a future of limitless possibilities.

3.  Deciding to take control of your mental health-If you want to achieve results in anything you must make it a priority. Mental Health is no different. Taking control of your mental health is something that you must commit to. During the easy times, during the hard times, and during the uncertain times you have to stay committed to yourself and the idea of improving your mentality.

4.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help-Few things are an individual effort. Even though your journey is about you, it still does not mean you have to find all the solutions on your own. If you feel overwhelmed, lost, or unmotivated you should find a person, group, or outlet to lean on. Something to hold you accountable to your commitment and inspire you to remember why you started this journey.

5.  Personal development vessels- When people think about personal growth and mental help, they think in a box that society has set for them in regard to how they are supposed to go about it. Personal growth is about finding your grounding, challenging yourself, and expanding your mind. This has an endless number of forms. What it is to one person may not be the same as what it is to another. The examples vary, it could be reading, or watching motivating content. It may be spending time in company that inspires you or talking to a licensed therapist. It might even be something that keeps you active with a busy mind like working on a project, running, or yoga. Likely it is a combination of some of the stated ideas along with your own spin on what works best for you. Don’t limit any aspect of your growth to a bubble.

6.  A challenging journey-As stated before, growing your mind and soul is challenging. Any time you take yourself out of a place of comfort and predictability you will experience resistance. You may experience it from yourself, or you may experience it from those who are witnessing you change. To become who you desire to be you must be resilient. You will have to weather many storms. This is a forewarning to open your mind to the struggles you may face as you break from your mold and recreate yourself into who you deserve to be. A person who is complete.

Mental Health as a practice

7.  Your practice-Your journey is a practice. Like any practice you are not going to achieve perfection overnight. You likely won’t get the first attempt