50 Ways To Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2023 That Don’t Cost A Dime
It’s no secret that mental health is important. After all, it’s a fundamental part of our overall health and well-being, where the long-term impacts clearly outweigh the costs. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always easy to prioritize your mental health when you have so many other factors at play.
You might not always be able to afford a massage or a session with a life coach, but you can still give yourself the gift of mental health every day. Besides, with no proven causal link between money and happiness, there are countless ways to prioritize and improve your mental health for free — or at least less than $10.
This list offers 50 practical ideas to prioritize your well-being and keep up the momentum this year without spending a dime.
- Get adequate sleep
- Start a journal
- Move and stretch daily
- Drink water
- Reconnect with old friends
- Start a hobby
- Surround yourself with good people
- Cook your favorite meal
- Meditate
- Set a new goal
- Read a book
- Send a thoughtful text to a family member
- Take breaks
- Eat more greens and natural foods
- Consume less sugar
- Be mindful of your thoughts and feelings
- Set boundaries by saying “no” and expressing yourself
- Go for a hike
- Take a walk around your local park
- Start a new planner or bullet journal
- Organize your workspace
- Declutter your home and donate or sell items
- Learn a new dance or skill on YouTube
- Volunteer for a charity
- Listen to a new music artist or podcast
- Attend a program or service at a place of worship or community college
- Go mall walking or window shopping
- Join a local meetup
- Attend an open mic night or comedy show
- Go to a free outdoor concert
- Visit a museum on a free day
- Enjoy a DIY spa treatment at home
- Host a movie marathon or movie night
- Practice calming or breathing techniques
- Practice yoga
- Work up a sweat using equipment at your local playground or park
- Explore a farmer’s market
- Visit your favorite picturesque spot and hone your phone photography skills
- Browse Pinterest to learn a new DIY craft, life hack, or hairstyle
- Host a game night
- Ride bikes around your neighborhood or city
- Write a poem or letter
- Start a blog
- Practice mood tracking using colorful charts
- Set a daily intention or affirmation
- Limit your screen time
- Do a digital detox
- Plan a future trip that excites you
- Watch a motivational speaker or TedTalk
- Create a vision board
It’s easy to put your mental health on the back burner when juggling work, family, social, and even financial obligations. But it’s important to make time for self-care, even on a budget. One way to do this is by requesting an appointment at New U Therapy.
At New U Therapy Center & Family Services, we offer various counseling and therapy services to help you work through mental health disorders, manage difficult emotions, set goals, and develop coping mechanisms. Plus, our counselors are highly trained and experienced in helping people like you, determined to see for themselves how mental health costs should never outweigh the benefits.
So don’t wait – if you’re feeling down, overwhelmed, or looking for ways to make the most of the new year ahead, request an appointment at New U Therapy today. We’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and budget, so you can start feeling better soon.