Over the past few years, we’ve ALL noticed just how important mental health is. In today’s episode of the Be Better podcast, our host Donald Kelly goes over 5 different ways YOU can improve your mental health going into 2023.

The 80/20 Rule

• The 80/20 rule is a simple, but a POWERFUL rule to keep in mind and follow. The rule states: 80 percent of your success, whether that be income or something else, comes from only 20 percent of your effort.
• What this means for YOU as a seller is: Focus on that 20 percent. Whether that be networking, cold calls, finalizing deals, whatever it is, really HONE In on that in this new year. Maximize that 20 percent of your effort and you’ll maximize your profits.

Exercise

• You’ve undoubtedly heard how important exercise is for your physical health. But it’s also VITAL for mental health. Working out improves your mood, increases self-confidence, and releases dopamine, among COUNTLESS other mental benefits.

• You don’t have to do insane exercises to reap the benefits of physical activity. Something as simple as walking or doing a few push-ups is enough to start boosting your mood. Go lift some weights, go for a walk or run, ride a bike, or just do SOMETHING to elevate your heart rate. You’ll thank yourself.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

• One of the QUICKEST ways to drain your mental health is to endlessly compare yourself to others and what they post on social media.
• You have to keep in mind that what you see on social media isn’t the COMPLETE story. Top-level influencers romanticize their lives to an insane degree, but they don’t live like that 24/7. Think again of the 80/20 rule. You’re not seeing the full picture.
• You also have to remember: EVERYONE has a different journey in life. We’re all at different points in that journey. Why compare yourself to the CEO of some company who’s been in the market for 5 years, when you just began yours?

Schedule Me Time

• Another VITAL aspect of maintaining your mental health is ensuring you have proper breaks.
• Schedule some time within your day to just relax and focus on what you want to focus on. It could be something as simple as lying on the ground in the dark or going out for a walk. Do something to take yourself away from work and decompress.

Have Someone to Talk to

• The final tip Donald has is to make SURE you have someone to talk to about your problems. Facing challenges and issues alone is never healthy and can make those issues worse.
• Whether it’s a therapist, counselor, or just someone you trust, make sure you can talk to someone. It takes the edge off of situations and prevents you from just bottling up your emotions.

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