Tips for your mental health: It only takes a minute
By
Marie Saavedra
/ CBS Chicago
Take a moment to take care of your mental health!
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talks to the experts and provides quick tips on easing your mind and improving your life!
Use your thoughts to calm your body
Scheduling some “me” timeTry five-finger breathing to destressWrite yourself a permission slip, here's whyGet moving to feel betterForgive others to release your stressGet outside for a Mental Health Minute
Crying relieves stress, here's howMental Health Minute: Spend more time with your petsHelp your child unwind, calm downGet out nervous energy with an exercise bandBenefit of fidget toys for your mental health
Mental Health Minute: Plan ahead for spring break activitiesMental Health Minute: Proactive disciplineMental Health Minute: Poses for better sleepMental Health Minute: The benefit of saying noMental Health Minute: Create a sensory box
Mental Health Minute: Releasing tensionMental Health Minute: Focus on what you're addingMental Health Minute: Mood boosting activitiesMental Health Minute: Belly breathingMental Health Minute: Take a dance break
Mental Health Minute: Feeling gratefulMental Health Minute: Five-finger breathingMental Health Minute: Find a resolution partnerMental Health Minute: Be purposefully ImperfectMental Health Minute: Get lost in a story
Mental Health Minute: Clean to calm your mindMental Health Minute: Laughing equals better healthMental Health Minute: Take a tech break
Marie Saavedra joined the CBS2 Chicago news team in October 2020 as an anchor. She grew up in Evanston and is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism.
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