10 Tips for Emotional Health

1. Use "I" statements - it's a way to express your thoughts more clearly by reducing arguing, blaming, denial and defenses while creating an atmosphere for problem solving.
2. Do daily check-ins. Practice sharing experiences, thoughts and feelings.
3. Support yourself against defenses that may result in isolating, sulking or disassociating.
4. Learn what's underneath your anger. Recognize how feelings of hurt, fear, pain and anger go together.
5. Give supportive feedback. Validate the feelings of the other person and learn to give support without problem solving.
6. Don't make assumptions. Ask questions to learn. Be aware that what we don't know we assume and conclude.
7. Use assertive communication. State what is happening, what you are feeling, what you want, and why it is important to you.
8. Set proper boundaries. Have boundaries not walls of defense.
9. Laugh 15 times a day for no particular reason. Just laugh.
10. Balance you life. Remember to play as well as work along with getting proper nutrition, exercise and rest.