4 Tips for Reducing Stress & Anxiety for Positive Mental Health

1) Keep Moving. Whether you take a few minute to walk around the block, practice your downward dog, or dance to the newest TikTok remixes - move your body to boost endorphins. And if you don't feel motivated to get moving, "fake it until you make it!"

2) Try Deep Breathing. You don't have to be a meditation pro to practice focused and thoughtful breathing techniques. And with tons of apps and youtube influencers out there, you have countless resources for guided breathing practices you can do in the comfort of your own home.

3) Talk To Someone. It can be a good friend, a teacher, or a mentor. It can even be your dog. As long as it is someone you trust. But maybe you want a professional that can offer expert, unbiased, and educated guidance. And that's ok too. Professional mental health support has been proven to improve lives as well as save them. If you are interested in learning more about professional mental health support, the Gracie Brave Foundation in partnership with Ambriel Counseling is here to assist you. Contact us today.

4) Disconnect From Social Media. Social Media has been proven to perpetuate a false sense of reality, personal criticism, and has become a place for cyber bullying to thrive. So if you are feeling like you need a mental health break, take a leave of absence from social media and know that it is ok. Feel free to tell your followers you need a little R&R for yourself...or DON'T. It's totally up to you. And while social media can be full of amazing educational resources, opportunities to connect with friends, and more - it's important to remember that a perfect photo can take countless hours and editing to create by amazingly skilled professionals. Putting a device down and opening your eyes to what is in front of you is the real beauty of life and not to be taken foregranted.

These tips are sponsored by the Gracie Brave Foundation. A non-profit foundation built to provide mental health resources for children and families struggling with mental health issues.