Our minds are always “online” in the world we live in. Emails, messages, reels, deadlines, and notifications all make it feel like our brains are always spinning on a treadmill. Sometimes we don’t recognise our level of exhaustion until we suddenly reach a burnout wall. To be honest, you are not to blame. The goal of the digital age is to maintain our focus rather than our well-being.
The good news is that you can definitely reset your mental health. Additionally, going to a mountain and erasing your entire existence are not necessary. It’s more about making tiny, deliberate adjustments that allow your brain to breathe again.
Let’s discuss how to reset in a practical manner.
- Take a Rest from Continuous Input
Every day, we consume a great deal of information. Memes, podcasts, gossip, news, classes, advertisements… Our minds become overloaded without us even realising it.
Try this:
Set aside an hour each day to avoid consuming any content.
Don’t scroll. Not on YouTube. Not even music. For a while, just let your thoughts wander.
It may initially feel dull or awkward. In actuality, that is cleansing your brain.
- Manage Your Online Area
It’s a warning indication if your feed makes you feel uneasy, irate, envious, or “not enough.” Your emotions are influenced by both your physical and virtual surroundings.
Take a step back. Quiet. Stop.
You respect your tranquilly, not because you despise anyone.
Add these to your feed:
Those who motivate you
material that brings you serenity
Things that educate you or bring you joy
It should operate in your favour rather than against you.
- Schedule Time for Senses during the Real World
When was the last time you simply sat in the sun?
or went for a leisurely stroll without headphones?
Instead of eating while browsing, did you actually taste your food?
Our senses are hungry.
Try: Observing the sunset, While doing the dishes, feeling water, Spending five minutes silently outside, Grass touching (yep, the meme is true)
These times help you re-establish a connection between your body and mind.
- Talk to yourself as if you were a loved one
We may be really cruel to ourselves when we make mistakes, fall behind, or feel disoriented. However, you would console your friend if they came to you with similar feelings, wouldn’t you?
So why not treat yourself with the same consideration?
Say stuff such as:
“I’m attempting. I’m gaining knowledge.
“Resting is acceptable.”
“We don’t have to solve everything today.”
You don’t have to be the most critical of yourself. You are capable of being your own teammate.
- Establish a Daily Routine
Your brain feels secure and solid when you make a daily commitment to one easy task. It can be quite small.
For instance:
Stretching for ten minutes
Writing a few sentences in a journal
Before going to bed, light a candle
A brief meditation or prayer
Having tea in the morning without using a phone
How lengthy it is doesn’t matter.
It has to do with intention and consistency.
- Recognise Your Needs
Asking for help is not weak in the slightest. The emotional burden can be lessened by therapy, counselling, talking to friends, or even opening up to relatives. It’s not necessary for you to work alone. People weren’t made to.
There is no one-time “fix” for improving your mental health. Slowing down, paying attention to yourself, and choosing calm over stress are constant exercises. You need to live a life where your thoughts are secure, encouraged, and understood.
Begin gently
Begin slowly
Above all, though, let’s get started
So far, your thinking has gotten you through it all.
Give it the attention it needs. 💛