Coronavirus is sweeping the world and it’s still going on. It can be trying, and with World Mental Health Day recently occurring, you may wonder if there are ways to help maintain your mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic. There are a few things you can do to help keep yourself grounded during this thankfully.

While you may wonder if a mental illness test will help, it’s hard to really get the assistance that you need. But there are a few self-care tips you can undertake to keep yourself grounded and clear despite these uncertain times. 

Cut Back on social Media 

Social media is great for keeping up with friends and loved ones, but it does have a toxic side to it. That toxic side comes in the form of the news that’s there.  The news that’s usually shown on these social media sites is biased, and typically is a bit exaggerated for clicks. 

Social media can burn you out, and with the election in full swing, it’s no wonder why many people struggle with keeping it together. That’s why it’s important to cut back on it, and use it less. It is important to keep your mental health in check too. 

Choose Who You Associate with Carefully 

This is a big one especially with the way times are. Do you have those friends which, while they mean well typically make you feel on edge with how negative they are? Those people may be tolerable when not dealing with the stress of the pandemic, but now they’re driving you crazy. The best way to handle these people is to associate with them in sporadic amounts, and from there, focus on the more positive people that are out there.

Spend more time with your positive friends, since they tend to care about your mental health, and they can be easier to deal with especially during these troubling times. 

Go Outside Sometimes, Safely of Course! 

You don't have to trap yourself inside the whole time.  Being inside a lot can tank your mental health. 

It’s good if you go outside and take a walk every now and then. You don’t have to associate with other people of course!  But instead, go outside and take a walk around the neighborhood. Go on a run, maybe take a hike at the local park. 

Getting outside is really good for your mental health because it provides fresh air, and gets you away from your phone, and the potential debilitating news that’s out there. It’s okay to go outside, just be safe with your actions, and don’t go to places with large crowds. 

Take up a New Hobby 

Finally, consider a new hobby.  Maybe you want to remodel your bathroom or you want to start a fun garden project. A new hobby is a great thing for many simply because it gets them away from their phones, which they may do a lot more than you think. A hobby gets your attention outside to the world around you. 

You also may learn and discover new things about yourself too. Perhaps you’ve been curious about whether or not you can do something. Well, a new hobby can improve your perspective, and a new hobby is also a safe thing for you to do.

Learning a new skill is not a bad thing.  It can be a great thing if you’re stumped on what to do with yourself, and it’s a viable way to take care of your mental health and do something on your own that’s safe and healthy. 

With the Coronavirus not stopping, you may feel drained and scared of what's next. You may be tired of everything too. But, taking care of your mental health is important, and we gave you a few ways to help preserve your mental health to make it better not just for you, but for others around you whom you may associate with as well.