Do you make a conscious effort to take care of your mental health? Does hearing the words mental health scare you or is something you avoid talking about? Have there been days you feel you’re on top of the world and others you feel extremely low? Have you noticed that certain activities or hobbies help keep your mind clear? Have you ever separated yourself from your emotions and considered why you may think & feel a certain way? With May being Mental Heath Awareness month I wanted to dive into the daily steps I take to help care for my mental health. By the end of this episode, I hope I can bring some value around the topic as I truthfully believe Mental Health should always be our number one priority. 4 Ways I Prioritize My Mental Health Daily : (1) Daily Gratitude Journal : By taking 5-10 minutes every morning to acknowledge all the good in my life, it sets great intention for the day ahead of me. (2) Crank Up Them Endorphins : Adding daily sweat to my life gets the blood flowing for the day ahead and allows me to step away from all the madness in the world so that I can have some me time. It also gives me clarity on where I’m headed. (3) Stillness Is Crucial : In order to keep my mind from running a million miles an hour, I need to take time every day to slooooow down and reground myself in the present moment. If I don’t, I might let my emotions get the best of me. (4) Always Think Optimistically : No matter how the hand of cards are dealt, I force myself to think about how a situation is benefiting me. By doing so, it changes the perspective and allows me to see the world from a more optimistic lens. Challenge for the listeners Spend 10 minutes today and jot down some daily habits or routines that you think benefit your mental health Whatever that may be, I encourage you all to find ways to make these daily rituals If you know they benefit you, why would you not want to do them? Questions from The BMC Kris : The importance of sleep Pod Review of The Week No review of the week, we’re still 40 short from hitting 100 before Episode 100!   Got a topic / question you want me to cover? Hit me UP on IG @Bobbbaaaay Support this podcast by donating $ via Venmo : @Bobbbaaaay Sign up for my new Weekly Bearded Wisdom Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com