Strategies to improve mental health
Build a Support Network
One of the best ways to improve mental health is to surround yourself with people who understand the importance of mental health and people who can support you.
Limiting Social Media
Limiting social media can greatly help with mental health. this is due to people posting fake stuff that other people compare themselves to lowering your mental health, as you have compared yourself to something unachievable.
Use Mental Health Resources and Techniques to Cope With Pressure and Expectations
for athletes especially young ones Pressure and high expectations can get the better of them leading to mental struggles. Techniques that you can use to cope with pressure can include:
1. meditation
2. positive self-talk
3. Resilience training
Find a Balance Between Sports and Life
as hard as it is, it's still important to keep an identity and find the balance between sport and other non sport related activities. this not only gives your head a break but also allows you to maintain a healthy mental state.
Be realistic
there is no point in setting unrealistic goals, as all it will do to you is crush your self-esteem and mental health. try to set as realistic goals as they will be easier to fulfill.
“i want to be as perfect and I want to learn as fast as I can, but at times, that’s not possible.” - M. Phelps