Can you tell if someone is in good mental health ? The answer could be yes; however, the only ones with the capacity to determine this are m...
You may think you are in good mental health because you feel "normal"; that is to say, as far as you are concerned "you are not crazy." Despite that, what do you think if I tell you that good mental health is not limited to not suffering from mental illness?
Although it may surprise you, having good mental health goes beyond having or not having a psychiatric illness. Next, I will expose the characteristics that will help you to know if you are in good psychological health.
1 Positive emotion prevail in you
This does not happen overnight. Like everything in life, we must go through storms to find sunny days.
You will require strength to be able to become aware of what hurts you and to want to change a negative attitude. Yes, because you need to want to have a more positive attitude towards life.
Having a positive attitude leads you to see life in a more optimistic way. This does not mean that you stop having problems, only that you will know how to give them the best face and you will not let yourself be overwhelmed by worries.
You will also learn to be resilient; In other words, you will face problems calmly, without being overwhelmed, giving them only the importance they deserve.
2 You are not impulsive
It is natural that when we are young many of us act impulsively. However, the natural thing is that with maturity we come to gain control over ourselves.
Despite that, some people cannot reach that maturity. This is how he never gets to control his character, his actions or desires. This action causes many problems. Impulsivity makes the person not measure the consequences of what he does or says, and this hurts them.
When impulsivity is controlled, people are better able to tolerate frustration. In addition, the person with low impulsivity is also able to resist temptations and is persevering and patient in striving for his goals.
Keep in mind that being impulsive is not the same as being spontaneous or quick thinking.
3 You are open to your own and other people's feelings
In other words, you don't feel bad because someone expresses their feelings to you; rather, they accept and express their own feelings. In addition to this, accept that feelings are natural and not a weapon to manipulate.
He knows how to analyze his feelings; He also knows how to express what he feels in a healthy way, without harming anyone. You don't hold back your emotions because you know that doing so is more counterproductive than expressing what you feel.
4 You are cordial
Kindness is a quality of people with balanced mental health. There is no real reason to be bitter about life, nor to be rude to acquaintances or strangers.
A cordial person is easy to establish friendly relationships with other people and is very social. This does not mean that a lonely person is unkind, only that he prefers to be alone and even so, in social situations he knows how to relate to others.
Kind people genuinely care about others too. They are ready to help others. They are also appreciative and appreciate the effort of others.
5 You don't allow negative emotions to take over your life
All people throughout our lives suffer situations that submerge us in the darkest feelings. Stress, anxiety, anguish, uncertainty; These are some of those negative emotions that if not overcome quickly can make your day to day unbearable.
Not that there is anything wrong with feeling that way; on the contrary, knowing how to feel and express them gives liberation. The situation is that those emotions must be overcome; otherwise, you will be turning them over and over again without being able to turn the page. It is as if you live the event that caused that emotion over and over again, and it wears out terribly.
6 You are direct and honest
For many people, it is easier to avoid problems and for that, they resort to lying. Lies are a double-edged sword because sooner or later the truth comes out.
In contrast, a person who prefers to be direct and honest has fewer problems. You know that it is best for your peace of mind to always speak your mind wisely because you know that doing so avoids trouble and discomfort for others.
A person with healthy mental health is honest. Also, his social skills are strong since by not cheating, his friends trust him or her.
Another thing that they know how to do very well is that they do not manipulate their friends. It also does not have masks, it is shown as it is. He knows that his friends accept him and do not expect changes in his way of being because they know that they will not be deceived by him.
Other characteristics of psychologically healthy people
-They feel very satisfied with the life they have. This is not to say that they are not exceeded. They fight and strive to achieve their goals; meanwhile, they are still happy with the life they have.
-Your relationships are healthy. He knows how to respect and give himself his own value and the place he deserves.
-He enjoys great control of his emotions and is prudent when expressing what he feels.
Finally, I can only say that with the years and maturity it is very possible that we make our own all those qualities, which help us to enjoy a harmonious and happy life much more.
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