Oftentimes, we sabotage the effort to relax and recharge by making simple mistakes with our time. Here are some great tips to make sure a mental health day will benefit you.
Disconnect From Work
Many people take mental health days, but remain tethered to their jobs by checking emails or texting with colleagues.
This will completely thwart your efforts to unwind, so make sure work to any degree is off limits.
Connect With Others
Spend at least part of the day with a good friend or family member. Social interaction has a wealth of positive psychological benefits.
Being with someone who cares about you will lift your spirits and take you away from the usual stress of your life.
Do Something You Love
Use your mental health day to tap into whatever it is you love to do but never have time for.
This will bring a sense of fulfillment that might be missing in your day-to-day life.
