Creating a mentally-healthy environment for you and your family is
easy. Regardless of who or how many members make up your family, there are
endless ways to achieve mental wellness while relieving stress and
spending time with the people you love. Heres a quick list of ideas. Feel
free to make your own the key words are fun and easy!
- Eat dinner together As so many
families know, finding time to sit down for a family meal can be a
challenge. But doing so once a week or even every other week is a prime
opportunity to talk, listen and enjoy a good meal together.
- Get some exercise We all know
exercise can be hard work, but it can also be lots of fun for the family
and help you feel great. So get together with loved ones to shoot some
hoops, go swimming or play a favorite sport.
- Go to the zoo or a museum
Choose a free day and take a trip to the local zoo or museum to learn
and explore. Afterwards, treat yourselves to lunch or a healthy snack.
- Take a Walk Walking together
can be a simple and fun way to get your blood flowing while enjoying the
outdoors and the company of family members. Pick a scenic route and get
moving.
- Watch a movie Pick up a good
family film, make some popcorn and stay inside for the night.
- Get enough rest Mental and
physical health go hand in hand and you can only be at the top of your
game when youve gotten plenty of rest. Make sure you and your family
members get a full seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
- Pack a healthy lunch Encourage
the healthy eating habits of your family by packing a healthy lunch.
Substitute chips and a soda with healthier snacks like carrots, raisins
and fresh juice or water.
- Read a book together Reading a
good book can be one of the simple pleasures of life and a great way to
exercise your mind. Select something the whole family can enjoy and read
a portion of it aloud each night.
- Plan a picnic Choose a sunny
day, pack a nice lunch and head to the park. Bring tennis rackets or a
soccer ball and challenge your family members to a game of one-on-one.
- Take a vacation Getting away
from home and work for a couple days or more is always a treat. Plan a
fun an affordable getaway where you and your family can rest, relax and
escape your busy schedules.
For more information, contact Blue Valley Behavioral
Health or the
Brought to you by Beatrice Community Hospital Gage
County PATCH
Community Health Promotion
Sharon Langvardt, MS, LCIMFT PATCH coordinator and
Marriage and Family Therapist
223-3103
slangvardt@bchhc.org or
slangvardt@bvbh.net 228-3386
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