No matter what I do in life, I always make time to take care of my mental health. Knowing that it is okay to take time off from the world is important in prioritizing my mental health. Here, I list some benefits that I have experienced when taking mental health days.
1. Stress Reducer
In my experiences, I have found that when I take the time that I need to recuperate, I feel less stressed. Mental health days feel like a breath of fresh air from a busy and stressful, week, month, or year. Whatever your situation may be, I encourage mental health days to focus on yourself and take the much-needed time that you deserve. Your reward could be the stress reliever that you need in your life!
2. Happiness
Everyone deserves to be happy, so why not boost your mood and take that day off from work or any other obligations you may have? I tend to be happiest when I get those breaks. I know for me, when I get time to reflect and be at peace with myself, I am a much happier wife and mom.
3. Quality Relationships
When I take a mental health day, my relationships are more meaningful, healthier, and of higher quality. When I am feeling my best, I get to put that energy into my relationships every day. I believe healthy and quality relationships are one of the keys to success in life. Being more engaged and intentional with one another can go a long way in having quality relationships in your life.