POSSESSING YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING

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 POSSESSING YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING
Alot of people assume that having good mental health only means being happy most of the time. Research shows that positive emotions have many benefits; they increase resilience to stress and encourage us to learn, grow and get along with others. A truly satisfying life includes direction and purpose; we should act accordingly with deep value and also ensure that we contribute to the things we care about, such as family, friends, community, work and others.
People who cultivate meaning and purpose, develop skills and competencies, exercise autonomy, make out time to attend to their relationship and contribute to the things they care about are likely to be healthier than people who don’t. They have lower chances of being depressed and high self esteem with life satisfaction.  
However, psychological well being refers to the positive mental states such as happiness or being satisfied, your positive relationship with others, personal growth, self acceptance and your purpose in life. People with positive psychological well being tend to live longer and enjoy better healthier quality life. Below are some components of psychological wellness you need to know:

 1. POSITIVE THOUGHT
Having positive thoughts improves your psychological well being, especially when you think about the good things in your life. Think about the things that could go right not the things that might go wrong. Let the good memories of life bring more positivity to your mindset. As your psychological well being improves, it becomes very easy to have positive thoughts all the time and then it makes you feel good.

 2. KINDNESS  
The act of kindness is another way of improving your psychological well being as it will make you happier and help you live positively. According to research individual acts of kindness releases both endorphin and oxytocin which is the feel good hormones and it creates good neutral connections.

3. PERSONAL GROWTH
Valuing personal growth will make you open to learn and have new experiences, it will help you recognize that perspective change with time and you see yourself maturing and developing.

 4. MINDFULLNESS
Research shows that practicing mindfulness improves six elements of psychological well being; mindfulness helps you to discern what you truly value, it provides insight into our own motivations, mindfulness helps to manage the inevitable discomfort. Mindful awareness takes practice, it’s not a quick fix, and you can start learning by being attentive to your senses.

 5. COMPETENCE
This means the state of being able to accomplish a particular task. Being competent will enable you manage the responsibilities and daily demands of life and getting them done. Take advantage of good opportunity and ensure that their environment is arranged in the way that they desire.

6. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP
Whetheryou desire only few or much relationships, your ability to develop caring, trusting and supportive relationship is one important aspect of psychological health you need.

 7. SELF ACCEPTANCE
Life has ups and down and like everyone else you have strengths and weaknesses, you need to understand and accept the fact that everyone makes mistakes, people miss opportunities and other unpleasant emotions. You need to be understanding and non judgmental of yourself. 

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