With the pressure of academic expectations, socialization and self-discovery is crucial for teenagers to prioritize self care and mental health. By recognizing the importance of self-care, teenagers can develop healthy habits to maintain their mental health that will benefit them throughout their lives. Taking mental health seriously will not only help in managing the stressful nature of high school, but will also improve teenagers overall happiness. Taking care of mental health can set an important foundation for future characteristics and create balance in one’s day-to-day life. Not prioritizing self care can lead to poor academic performance, lack of building and maintaining healthy relationships and boosting self esteem and confidence.
A significant reason teens need to prioritize their mental health is that it can take a large toll on their academic performance. Teens can get burnt out easily and the pressures of exams, schoolwork and extracurriculars contribute to this. By incorporating self care into a daily routine, teens can enhance many aspects of their lives, including better focus and memory, leading to better academic performance. Additionally, teens can maintain healthy relationships with others when prioritizing their mental health first. Having stability with mental health can help develop communication skills and empathy towards others, which is essential to maintaining healthy relationships. When a teen is mentally healthy, they acquire more knowledge of how to morally solve conflicts, understanding perspectives and supporting others. Keeping self care can boost one’s self esteem and confidence. When teens prioritize mental health, they learn to appreciate themselves and the people around them. Having a good sense of self worth can make one feel much happier and change one’s way of living.
The benefits of maintaining a good self care routine are endless, although maintaining one itself can be difficult. Many students do a variety of extracurriculars and it can be difficult to get a sufficient amount of sleep. Many find maintaining a healthy sleep schedule and ensuring to get a sufficient amount of rest each night to be difficult; however, it is necessary for the foundation of beneficial mental and physical health. Having a balance in your diet can also increase one’s mental health. Getting the correct nutrition in your body can fuel your mind in a positive manner. Relaxation techniques can also help with improvement of one’s mental health. Meditation and deep breathing helps manage anxiety and keeps stress levels balanced. It is also important for teens to not overwork themselves and take on more than they are capable of. Many high school students take on a variety of activities outside of school, which can be exhausting. Having activities that are enjoyable rather than a burden is key to maintaing a balanced,healthy mental health.
Having a sustainable schedule and keeping one’s mental health as a priority can drastically change the lives of many teens.
