mindful living good mental health does not mean that we only ever have happy thoughts sad or upsetting things are part of life problems are also part of life good mental health means looking at the situation for what it really is practice healthy thinking we all need to take time to slow down and relax it is a big part of managing stress and enjoying our lives when we do not take time to slow down stresses can add up until we feel too overwhelmed to do anything when we relax it is easier to see problems and solutions clearly it is easier to manage difficult feelings and it is easier to see the bigger brighter picture of situations it is easier to focus on what is happening now instead of worrying about the past or future you can achieve this through yoga meditation physical exercise and tai chi which are some of the popular activities lastly lets also normalise seeking professional help from a mental health expert in the year 2022 and end mental health stigma so mental health services can be easily approachable for all this article is authored by sana rubiyana counselling psychologist fortis lafemme hospital richmond road bangalore