Contributed by Healthians Team
Introduction
People around the country are celebrating Navratri and soon many more festivals are on the way by the end of this year.
Festivals play an important role in improving mental health. During the festival celebrations, people get distracted from the daily life hustles and worries.
With Navratri celebrations already underway across the country and coronavirus cases at their lowest level in many months, let’s hope this festive season will be fantastic and full of fun.
Therefore, this time of the year can be joyful, stress-free, and filled with lots of emotions.
There are endless things during festivals that can boost your mood and make you feel good about yourself. According to numerous types of research conducted by health experts, even a small effort such as washing and styling hair while you are getting ready for the festivities can boost confidence and enhance the feeling of youthfulness. Beauty is, thus, one of the direct attributes of our mental well-being.
Simple ways to improve your mental health during celebrations and festivities
Festive skincare
Simple skincare regimens like trending Korean skin care techniques, face masks, playing with makeup to give yourself a new look, and other relaxation techniques are included in this list of stress-relieving activities.
These practices calm and soothe the body and mind. You feel as though you are taking care of yourself when you use them.
The stress hormone is decreased by skincare regimes’ discipline and rhythm. Simple acts like massaging and patting the skin can lower your heart rate and anxiety. When you are focusing on tasks like washing, toning, applying toner, moisturising, etc., you eventually feel so relaxed and that has a positive effect on your mental health.
Meditation
Meditation is the best healing technique which improves mental health.
The sensation of calm, peace, and balance that meditation can bring you can help your physical health as well as your mental health is the best thing ever.
You can try meditation to develop focus and it can also help you stay calm and composed during the fun and party mood. Meditating can improve your capacity for inner tranquillity and concentration, preserving your mental health among the hustle of the festive season.
Dressing well will boost your mood
Wearing outfits that make you feel good about yourself can protect you from unpleasant emotions and self-doubts. Your mood might be affected by the colours you wear. In this festive season, wear your cheeriest colour to show off your best self. It will instantly improve your mood. Cheerful colours can increase your mind and energy.
Be realistic
If you are unable to fast this time, it is perfectly acceptable do not worry because festivals do not need to be ideal or similar to the previous year. Traditions and rituals frequently develop along with families as they expand and change. Find new ways to celebrate with your family, such as sending each other gifts, sweets, images, or films, if you are unable to visit them. Plan a virtual meet, it will make them feel special and you will also feel happy. Live in the moment and rejoice every moment with your friends and family.
Keep the festivities healthy
Binge eating only makes you feel more stressed and guilty later.
Try the following ideas:
- Before holiday dinners, have a nutritious snack to prevent overeating in dairy, alcohol, or sweets.
- Eat nutritious food.
- Get adequate rest.
- Regular exercise should be a part of your everyday routine.
- Try yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.
- Avoid consuming alcohol, drugs, and smoking excessively.
Connecting with friends and family at festivities.
While nothing can beat being with your loved ones throughout the festivities, engaging in activities like playing tombola and eating good food, and dancing with others will help you to make more friends and memories. Enjoy this holiday season by spending time with your children, watching comedy movies, and by being cheerful.
Final thoughts
With Covid cases under control this year, finally, people can enjoy the festival celebrations without having to worry about getting ill. Getting to celebrate the festive season like you always have is in itself a mentally satisfying experience.
People can take a break from their anxieties and concerns this time around and immerse themselves in the festival mood. There is anyway a lot in store for people this year, from Garba evenings to visiting Durga Puja pandals.
It is always believed that festival seasons turn your worries into happiness. Though you get some household responsibilities during the time such as decorating your house, cleaning and dusting all household items and chores, don’t forget to take a resolution for good health. Because good health is of utmost importance and it will help you to do these things with ease and comfort as well as aid in enjoying the festive season to the fullest.
