What makes life worth living?

Winston Churchill once said “ no one ever finds life worth living- one has to make it worth living

You can be clever with that question and say Life is worth living because the only other option is death.
If you don’t want to live, then you die. There is no other option. But for me I think it’s more than that.
There is a couple of things that makes life worth living. One of the reason why I still wanted to live is
because I still want to live my ideal life and that is to explore the highest and truest expression of
myself as a human being as what would oprah winery would say. Because ma’am I don’t want to just be
successful in the world, I don’t want just to make a mark or have a legacy. The answer to that question
for me is I want to fulfill the highest and truest expression of myself as a human being I want to fulfill the
promise that the creator dreamed when he dreamed the cells that made up me. So that is the reason
why I still continue to live up my life despite all the circumstances because life must go on.

What does an ideal life look like?

For me an ideal life looks like living the life of your dreams,

you do not have to prove yourself to others anymore, do not have to work a job you hate,
and are free to be yourself honestly and fully and do so without holding back.

So if you want to live your ideal life you must thrive to achieve your dreams because you
must dream your ideal life. Focus on it until you know exactly what it looks like. Then wake
up and do at least one thing every day to make it a reality.

If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done

How to be a good role model?

We are all role model in this world, and we can all have impact for good

Being a role model to someone is not an easy task especially if you

focus on being a role model. The thing about being a role model is that
you only do the right thing and people starts to follow. Also, you do not
have to achieve something bigger just follow your heart and the above-
mentioned qualities and be patient and you will be a role model one day.
Moral
A good role model has high moral values. , found that children respect those who practice what they
preach. who are willing to act on their beliefs help children develop and strengthen their own values.
Role models behave ethically and demonstrate honesty.
Confident
Most people admire those who project confidence. Good role models have a healthy appreciation of their
accomplishments. They are able to acknowledge their skills and achievements without becoming
arrogant.
Hardworking
Role models demonstrate their commitment to a desired goal and are willing to invest the necessary time
and effort to achieve success. They don’t give up easily and they persevere when confronted by
obstacles. Their passion to succeed inspires youngsters to follow through and reach the goals they set for
themselves. Olympic athletes, for example, motivate others through their dedication.
Respectful
In order for role models to be influential, they must show respect for others. Young people appreciate
being treated with respect and admire those who treat them and others that way. Role models who
demonstrate selflessness and a democratic, non-prejudiced view of those different from themselves earn
the admiration of others.
Optimistic and Creative
Role models inspire others with an upbeat, optimistic outlook on life. It’s unlikely that anyone would
want to emulate a pessimistic individual. Role models tend to see the bright side in difficult situations
and can find creative solutions to their problems. For example, a community leader faced with a
financial setback might welcome the opportunity to organize a fund-raising project that pulls everyone
together in a constructive manner.

-Tony Dungy

Who are the people that makes you happy?

There are people that makes you happy, and there are people who makes you happy
without even trying because for me anyone can make you smile but only certain people can
make you happy

First God,

Total forgiveness, total belonging, total acceptance, total cleansing of your conscience and total
security.  Jesus offers you a relationship with God, adoption into His family. No longer separated but
united in perfect love with God for all eternity. He offers you eternal hope and access to Heaven. He
offers you true happiness that no one can take from you.

Second is my fam It Gives Me Sense of Love and Care

2. It Provides Me with Support

3. It Is the Source of My Motivation and Inspiration

4. I Feel Absolutely Safe with My Family

5. We Enjoy the Best Moments of Our Life Together

Because family makes us feel belonged and safe. If we feel belonged and safe, happiness
ensues. It’s human nature.
Alas, that does not apply to everyone. Not all family are peaceful.

But the good news is family is not only by blood, it could also be by bond, a strong
emotional bond, where integrity is not doubted and trust is high.

So yeah, family, by blood or by bond, makes you feel belonged and safe, thus leads to you
being happy.

If someone makes you happy, make the happier

If your life was a boo, would you read the story? Why?

No, I wouldn't!

And I will give you a very important reason for that.

See, life, as it turns out, is about a lot of things like happy times, sadness, struggle, luxury
and numerous others. But above all, it's the most about unpredictability. I/we cherish this
randomness. When we aren't even sure what's gonna happen the next second, we begin to
appreciate these unpredictabilities. But the real fun, the real meaning of life lies in going
through this randomness, this spontaneity, this dark area which we venture into without
knowing anything about it.

It's about enjoying this second all you can because the next second contains endless
possibilities. This is what keeps us engrossed, curious and going.

C'mon now, I wouldn't want to watch the ending of a movie without going through
the whole story now, would I ? :)
NO...I wouldn't read the end but i will read till the present to just refresh my memory.
The problem with the current generation is not being patient. We think about the future so
much that we don't live the present. We do things today to enjoy tomorrow. If we know the
end, that will only make it worse. We will work towards changing the end and won't live the
present to the fullest.
Also, it will instill negative feelings within us. Most of the victories are achieved because we
believe we can win. If we know the end, we will stop believing ourselves which in my view is
the end.
So I wouldn't read the future of my life, but I will read the past to just see how I have carried
out myself and refresh small , happy, cute memories. We all want to live our childhood again
and this will give a real opportunity to do that.

Life is unpredictable and you need to live every day to the fullest
To whom or what I make better today
Take Good Care of Yourself. One of the best ways to show yourself kindness is to take good
care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat fruits and vegetables, and get some form of exercise on a
regular basis. In addition, choose a way to release stress, be well groomed, and look after your
appearance.
proven that gratitude reduces stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and builds an overall rapport
of satisfaction with one's life. Gratitude helps enhance self-esteem, therefore driving productivity
and performance on a day-to-day basis.
There’s only one person in the world you’ll always have a relationship with, and that’s yourself.
Therefore, you better start making sure that you’re a good companion to yourself. Live your best
life by being kind to yourself.

Life is unpredictable and you need to live every day to the fullest

Life lesson

"Life goes on" simply means that there is nothing that stops life. Happiness, grief,
achievement, failure, everything will come and go. Nothing stays forever. Times change,
situations change and we adapt. And this is applicable on a personal level and globally too!

Every change in your life puts you in a new path. Similarly, every change in the universe,
puts us in a new path. Best example would be evolution. Upon studying fossils, we get to
know the reason for the extinction of certain species. Also, we understand how and why a
new species came into existence.

Anyone’s death may cause a lot of pain and sadness, but that grief won’t stop your
breathing or heartbeat. The absence will matter a lot but then we slowly start adapting that
void and move on with this life. This is not insensitivity but this is how practically things
work, we can’t keep crying on that broken doll forever… life goes on and so does we. Not
only has this we also move on and adapt changes virtually. 

So, life is more or less like energy! It can only be converted from one form to another, but
can never be destroyed.(Or at least, we are yet to find out about it for sure.)

To summarize, life will go on, with or without us!

LIFE GOES ON
Whether I am happy or sad

Whether I am angry or mad

Life goes on

Whether I am poor or reach

taller or shorter than I reach

life goes on

Whether I know my life is limited

and live happily or worrying about it

Life goes on

The future will be present

and the present a past

All of us that are here

will not be anymore

because life goes on

whether I do something worthwhile

or do nothing I am remembered by

life goes on

I must live my life the best way I can

because l will regret it when I realize

I have had my chance

You failed

Course of your life that you fail

1. It Does Get Better

It won’t feel like it will, but it will. Trust me. Yes, I know, easier said than done. Right, I
get it. Everything is easier said than done. So do it. Work on it. You can get better.

2. The Crazy Mistakes You Make Now Are OKAY

Life is one ginormous experiment. Unfortunately, in the Western World, the political
experiment is not going so well. If you ever find yourself taking politics too seriously,
remember that this was all made up. Human beings made it up. Kind of like how we
make up the way we live.

We are born into certain cultures, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay there. You can
explore and experiment all you want. Depression can lock you into a world where
nothing seems to be working and you feel stuck. That’s okay. Try and get out of it
anyways. Sure, you’ll make mistakes along the way. I did. But the more you keep
working on yourself and your issues, the more momentum you’ll build.

3. Barely Anybody Will Understand What You’re Going

Through and That’s OKAY
Your journey through depression is probably a lot different than mine was. But I
understand the emotions you’re feeling

If I had never suffered from depression, I never would have been able to truly
understand what depression felt like. So, if somebody doesn’t understand what you’re
going through don’t hold it against them. I know the stigma police out there get furious
at anybody who doesn’t understand but, listen, it’s fine they don’t understand.

Treat your journey like you’re a lone wolf, but take help when it’s available to you.

4. Being Expectation-Free Isn’t Necessarily A Bad

Thing
I used to approach certain books by saying, “This is the book that’s going to change my
life.” Then I would be disappointed because they never did. Maybe they helped a bit, but
they never left a lasting impact. Why? Because my expectations were drastically too
high.

What would you do incase you fail

Well let me start by saying I myself have been afraid of failure for practically all my life until
I learned the truth and the truth is failure is one of our greatest friends. I mean success is
cool but failure naturally builds humility, self examination and self realization and failure
brings me closer to god because it teaches me so any things about yself but only if we are
acquired enough to listen so don’t get angry because you fail because youre anger is
blocking the lesson. Failure means new possibilities in life that you didn’t expect and in life
you cant expect anything to go your way so all u can do is put your all to into what youre
doing and let go. Sometimmes you win, sometimes u learn
"If SUCCESS is a RESULT, then FAILURE is theTEACHER!"

You’re here right now at this moment because tomorrow u wanna be somebody greater
than the person u are today. U see yourself succeding

I believe that failure leads to success.

There is no doubt in my mind that one cannot succeed without failing. People view failure as a
step back or as a halt in progress, but I cannot disagree more. Failure is actually a step forward
or progress towards your goal.
Throughout history brilliant minds have said things like “Never, never, never give up.” Winston .
Never giving up greatly increases your chances of success. Never giving up means you
repeatedly fail and learn from your mistakes and move on. When we accept failure as progress
we get closer and closer to our goal as we learn more and more how to succeed.
In other words, failure shows you how you cannot succeed, which, in essence, shows you how
you can succeed. It is like a multiple choice question; when you fail you are actually eliminating
possible answers leaving the correct one for the choosing. Failure is what makes us better.
Without failure one does not improve. If one does not improve then one cannot succeed.
I believe that failure goes hand in hand with success. Every time I failed I made an
improvement. It was those tiny tweaks which led to a very happy moment in my life: my first
successful snap.

It is these changes that one makes, the improvements from one trial to another which leads to
success. It is this underestimated and undervalued trial and error process which helps us
succeed. Regardless of one’s interpretation of success, there is no doubt that one cannot
succeed without failing. Failure is one of the most fundamental building blocks of success. And
therefore, I conclude that failure must lead to success. This I believe.

Purposeful

It’s been said that how we spend our days is how we spend our
lives. That’s why having a sense of purpose in life is so important.
Knowing your life's purpose can give direction to your life and help
you figure out where to focus your time and energy. This will help
you gain a greater sense of meaning, fulfillment and satisfaction in
your life. In your mind and heart, you must always have a purpose to keep you
going. Having a purpose in life is what gives you a reason to get out of bed in the

morning. It gives you the energy and motivation to believe that today will be better

than yesterday. It gives your life the meaning it needs  to make everything worthwhile.

Mark Twain spoke to us about the two most important days in your life. The first is

when you’re born. The second is when you finally discover the meaning of your life , the

meaning that gives purpose to your existence.

Sometimes, as you’ll well know, this isn’t easy. It isn’t easy to determine what really

sets your heart on fire and makes it beat.

But there always comes a time when it really hits you. When you really feel that

passion and meaning. It’s essential that you clarify them, and that you always have a

purpose when you move forward. Why? Because when you have purpose, passion, and

meaning in your life, it can really help you in times of adversity. In the middle of the

storm, you’ll see the opportunities appear, and they’ll give you the optimism to face

challenges with hope in your heart.

Today, tomorrow, and the day after. We hope you'll never lack the purpose
to keep moving forward, to keep creating goals for the future, remember
what your priorities are, and have clear goals to give you true hope.

Darkest moment

There were many truths that acted as lifelines along the way, and serve as lessons now.
One of the most powerful lessons is the simplest: Never Give Up.

Never give up. This is critical for anything you really want to achieve in life. Never give
up on yourself. If you’re a parent, never give up on your child. Every situation is different
and every choice we make is personal, and sometimes the choices are painful, but
never lose faith that a better day is possible. Never lose hope that things will get better.

It’s true, not all things we hope for come to pass, but we have a greater chance of
experiencing better days if our minds are open to the possibility of them. We have an
even better chance to get to those better days if we expect and know in our hearts that
we will get there.

This mindset works whether we are facing challenges and obstacles in life, or we are
going after goals that no one else thinks we can achieve. It’s not what others think that
matters— It’s what we believe. And I believe in the power of never giving up.

Do you think you have do you have enough to be happy

There are some people who seem to think that happiness is the result of all
the right wheels turning at just the right time. You’re walking down the street,
find twenty dollars, get a compliment from a stranger, meet the perfect guy or
girl (and don’t totally make a fool of yourself), go to your favorite store and
get 50% off, etc., etc.

Some days are good, but there are probably more days that are just mediocre
or plain bad, and it’s on those days that the true nature of happiness is
revealed. Have you ever met someone who stayed positive, even when they’re
having a bad day, and everything that can go wrong seems to be going
wrong? If you’re having a bad day, too, just being near someone like that can
be uplifting (although for others it is annoying, but that usually just stems
from jealousy).

People who are able to smile even through the worst of times have learned a
very important lesson, the same lesson I stated above: Happiness doesn’t
just happen.

Happiness is a choice.

“Don’t let your happiness depend on something you may lose.” C.S. Lewis
That’s right, a choice., but happiness is about choosing to see the adventure in
every moment, choosing to understand that there will always be a light after
the dark, that there is always good in every situation and every person, no
matter how grim things may seem.

That’s the key to happiness: choosing it. It’s not an easy choice all the time,
and it very well may be the last thing you want to do sometimes. When grief
strikes, or when you just can’t seem to catch a break, sometimes you just want
to sulk and stay upset, perpetuate the sadness. It’s a natural response, but it
isn’t a required behavior, it’s a choice. And choosing to be happy will make
you a better, stronger, wiser, more longsuffering person.

We always have the choice to be happy. Learning to change our attitude is

frustrating, but worth it in the end. When we choose to be happy, things tend
to work in our favor, and luck seems to be on our side; and even if things
don’t happen the way you want them to, if you choose to be happy, you can
accept situations for what they are and make the most of life, no matter the
hand it deals you.

When are u the happiest

Total forgiveness, total belonging, total acceptance, total cleansing of your conscience and total
security.  Jesus offers you a relationship with God, adoption into His family. No longer separated but
united in perfect love with God for all eternity. He offers you eternal hope and access to Heaven. He
offers you true happiness that no one can take from you.

There are many degrees of happiness, but the greatest happiness comes
from serving God, knowing Him, and knowing for certain that your life is
contributing, in a positive fashion, to His ultimate purposes. I think that is the
greatest happiness a person can have.

People who do not know God will never find lasting happiness. They may
achieve a transitory type of happiness, but it will be shattered whenever
unpleasant events come. A man may say, "I am very happy, because I have
 a lovely wife, healthy children, a nice home, and a good job." But what
happens if he loses his job, his house is repossessed by the finance
company, his wife leaves him, or one of his children becomes sick? What
becomes of his happiness then?

If you are fellowshipping with God and serving Him, peace and happiness
will be there despite the circumstances. You can be happy in the midst of
problems.

Would u rely your happiness to other?

The problems we’re facing with ourselves and other people are not
new. And one of those problems is that we are needy. Why is that a
problem?

We often turn outwardly for important things: Happiness, advice,

affection, love, approval. We ask experts for advice. We use drugs
when we’re in pain. We expect others to solve our problems.

When we look at ourselves, we never even consider that we might

not need those things. Being part of society is great and all. But
never take it too far. Otherwise, you become a dependent robot
who can’t function by itself.

It’s much better to rely on yourself. Not in a selfish way. But in an

emotional way. You don’t need others to be happy. It’s one of the
paradoxes in life. We want to be liked and loved by the ones we
care about.

But at the same time, we believe that it’s bad to depend on

yourself. But it’s not. The more self-reliant you are, the better you
feel about yourself. And as a result, you can enrich the lives of the
people around you more.

I’ve only learned this in recent years. And even though I must
confess I don’t fully master emotional self-reliance, I have made
significant steps that positively changed my life.

As Aristotle say, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Every person wishes to lead a happy
life, not even knowing what actual happiness is. Usually people believe that having material
things like a big house and a nice car is happiness. They struggle in their present life just to
reach happiness in the future, yet never manages to manifest that happiness

A lot of people blur the boundary and hang their happiness on others.
Unfortunately by doing so, they pretty much guarantee unhappiness for
everyone involved. No matter who is in your life, whether it’s children, spouse,
friends or family members, your happiness has to come from within first. And
then once you’re happy, you can help others work on their happiness in a
healthy way.

What is happiness

Happiness is just a word, but what is happiness to you?..Is it a feeling?...Is

happiness when everything is going well in your life?...Is it when your
successful?...Is happinesss when your inlove… Everybody defines happiness
differently. We CANNOT FORCE PEOPLE TO ADOPT a definition of happiness
that we believe in. What we can do for ourselves is to embrace a definition of
happiness that brings real joy,, real meaning, and a real sense of peace into
our lives. It feels amazing when there is comfort and ease in our lives but is
that happiness?..because what happens when life is uncomfortable and
difficult ?...if we define happiness as when everything is going right, then by
default well be unhappy when things go wrong. This is why we chase
happiness, beacause the less we have it the more urgency we feel in searching
for it. When we loo deep within ourselves, well each find that our happiness
comes not from what happens instead our happiness comes from the story we
tell ourselves about what happens.. The difference between how happy each
person is Has nothing to do with what happens. Nut the differences in all our
happiness has everything to do with how we process every single thing that
happens. Happiness is just a word, It is up to us to define what happiness is.
When we feel down, sad or depressed, Our lives are not any less valuable.
When we define happiness as more than just when things are good that’s
when no matter what happens. It is absolutely possible to be happy, always

Love
Love makes you want to upgrade in every sphere of your life.

It makes you want to fly higher, dream bigger.

To hope with all your heart, and to pray for someone other than your own self.

It gives you an illusion of perfection, complete and flawless; an illusion so beautiful, you
want to be capable of it.

It teaches you to walk away stronger, even with your heart trembling and craving to go
back.

And most importantly, it helps you grow into someone who has a capability of giving,
appreciating and finding magic in a dark, dull, realistic, ordinary life.

One love is all we need!

Therefore love is powerful that it brings a change but it depends in our hands to make it a
positive or a negative one.

Waiting for my positive change.....

Wishing you the same.

Yes, its powerful

changed him that now he is a fair minded person.

Total forgiveness, total belonging, total acceptance, total cleansing of your conscience and total
security.  Jesus offers you a relationship with God, adoption into His family. No longer separated but
united in perfect love with God for all eternity. He offers you eternal hope and access to Heaven. He
offers you true happiness that no one can take from you.

There are many degrees of happiness, but the greatest happiness comes
from serving God, knowing Him, and knowing for certain that your life is
contributing, in a positive fashion, to His ultimate purposes. I think that is the
greatest happiness a person can have.

People who do not know God will never find lasting happiness. They may
achieve a transitory type of happiness, but it will be shattered whenever
unpleasant events come. A man may say, "I am very happy, because I have
a lovely wife, healthy children, a nice home, and a good job." But what
happens if he loses his job, his house is repossessed by the finance
company, his wife leaves him, or one of his children becomes sick? What
becomes of his happiness then?

If you are fellowshipping with God and serving Him, peace and happiness
will be there despite the circumstances. You can be happy in the midst of
problems.

Best love

It all starts with the love of God. He has loved us with an everlasting love
(Jeremiah 31:3). Our security is not in what we do, but in His promises. “For I
am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present
nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all
creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our
Lord” (Romans 8:38-39). But our answer to God’s love matters. God’s love is
wonderful, eternal, overwhelming, deeper than we can imagine and it is for us
if – note the conditions! – we trust Jesus as our Savior, if we love Him, if we
obey His commands, if we devote ourselves “to the apostles’ teaching and the
fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42).

We are taught that love one another, for our love comes from God himself.
If you have love then you know God and them who don't have love doesn't
know God. Even though we have never seen God with our eyes, in our
hearts we will see him by loving one another. Our love should be whole for
the love he has for us is whole. In 1 Corinthians 13, Love is patient, love is
kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. This is true when
God created heavens and earth. If the love wasn't strong when it came time
for the heavens and earth to be created he could of created a earth that
was unholy and nothing but evil, but in this process Love was the main
focus that God used

Get over with someone

Every relationship is different. So is every

breakup.
Did you plan a future together? Did you break up after a betrayal or
because you learned too late that your relationship was one-sided? “The
length of time it takes to get over someone depends on how integrated
your partner was in your life and what caused the friction,” says Dixon-
Fyle. “Depending on the depth of your relationship, it can feel like you’re
not only losing your ex, but part of your identity as well.”

Heartbreak typically represents a serious source of emotional, even physical,

pain. You loved and you lost, so it’s only natural you’d experience lingering
grief.
As you work to collect the shards of your heart and patch yourself back
together after a bad breakup, you might wonder, “How long will this misery
last?”

Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer. It might take a few weeks to get

over a break up or a full year or two.

People recover from grief at different paces, for one. You also might need
more time to recover from certain relationships, particularly those that lasted
longer or felt more meaningful to you. You may always carry some memory of
your loss. That’s normal, too.

But you will heal, in time.

Teenager
We have all experienced different kinds of love in our lives. As we grow up, our parents teach us how to love
through words, actions and feelings. It is true when people say love is life, because life without love would be
meaningless. Love is seen in various aspects of our lives, we see them in literature, pop music, movies, and
religious texts and through life experience.

What is love

Love is a force of nature. However much we may want to, we can not command, demand, or
take away love, any more than we can command the moon and the stars and the wind and
the rain to come and go according to our whims. We may have some limited ability to
change the weather, but we do so at the risk of upsetting an ecological balance we don't
fully understand. Similarly, we can stage a seduction or mount a courtship, but the result is
more likely to be infatuation, or two illusions dancing together, than love.

Love is bigger than you are. You can invite love, but you cannot dictate how, when, and
where love expresses itself. You can choose to surrender to love, or not, but in the end love
strikes like lightening, unpredictable and irrefutable. You can even find yourself loving
people you don't like at all. Love does not come with conditions, stipulations, addenda, or
codes. Like the sun, love radiates independently of our fears and desires.

Love is inherently free. It cannot be bought, sold, or traded. You cannot make someone love
you, nor can you prevent it, for any amount of money. Love cannot be imprisoned nor can it
be legislated. Love is not a substance, not a commodity, nor even a marketable power
source. Love has no territory, no borders, no quantifiable mass or energy output.

Love is one of those things that cannot be described until a person in your life tells you it's
true meaning in time and action.

Love is the most significant thing in human’s life. Each science and

every single literature masterwork will tell you about it. Humans are
also social animals. We lived for centuries with this way of life, we were
depended on one another to tell us how our clothes fit us, how our
body is whether healthy or emaciated.

Love has been a vital reason we do most things in our life. Before we
could know ourselves, we got showered by it from our close relatives
like mothers, fathers, siblings, etc. Thus love is a unique gift for shaping
us and our life. Therefore, we can say that love is a basic need of life. It
plays a vital role in our life, society, and relation. It gives us energy and
motivation in a difficult time. Finally, we can say that it is greater than
any other thing in life.

Mental

Compassion really is key in helping someone to recover from any illness.

Whether it is encouraging them to do something that might help them
cope with their illness, like seeking out appropriate treatment, or offering
to do something they are struggling with – even if it is just washing up
the dishes!
You could encourage them gently to talk about their feelings or make
them aware that you totally understand if they don’t want to open up just
yet. Reassure them that their situation is going to get better and let them
know you are there to support them no matter what.

 UNDERSTANDING 
They are going through a really difficult time, and their behaviour may
seem erratic and unpredictable – it’s likely they’ll behave in ways which
seem out of character to you. For example, they may be acting more
irritable or reckless, and this kind of behaviour is liable to be
misunderstood by others who do not know what is really going on. 

It is not always easy when dealing with the negativity, hostility, and
moodiness that go hand in hand with depression, but understand that
they don’t necessarily mean what they are saying/doing in their current
state of mind. 

Therefore, it’s important you don’t take it personally or blame them; try
reassuring them instead. If they are displaying unusual, impulsive
behaviours, try not to judge them but do try your best to ensure their
safety.

Perhaps, when they are in a calmer state, it might be a good idea to help
them in coming up with alternative and healthier strategies to deal with
these impulses.

HAVE PATIENCE
Recovering from depression can take a long time and it is important that
everyone goes at their own pace; this illness, for many, is an ongoing
battle throughout their lifetime and they’ll have to gradually learn how to
manage, so be prepared for relapses. It is important to remember that
even if they’ve started treatment, it may be a long time before they really
start to feel better. Therefore, having patience is really important.
What they really need at this point, is your genuine love and support.
Show them how much you care by listening to them and appreciating
them for who they are. They may feel like they’ve got no one on their
side during this process, so it’s really important that you are!

Su Mental Illness
Most people make the decision to attempt suicide shortly before doing so
impulsively rather than planning it out extensively.

While there are many factors that can influence a person's decision to
commit suicide, the most common one is severe depression.1 Depression can
make people feel great emotional pain and loss of hope, making them
unable to see another way to relieve the pain other than ending their own
life.

The article discusses the risk factors for developing mental health problems including genetic,
environmental (pre and post-natal), social risks, trauma, insufficient stimulation, general
adversity and stressful life events, and drug abuse. The list for risk factors given did not aim to
cover all risk related to developing mental health problems and highlighted that such factors are
often related and can create synergistic effects.

Suicide is the self-inflicted death people commit to ending their lives and escaping reality. Many
people around you commit suicide. It is not easy to predict who it will be. Mostly the youths
think about attempting suicide statistically.

There remains a stigma in society about the people who visit mental health specialists. Many
consider that mental health problems are not actual problems but are rather a fiction of their
imagination. The thought creates fear among people who need to visit the specialist since they
are afraid of being labelled as ‘mad’ or afraid they will be shunned.

We know many things about suicide, but not enough. What we do know is
not being communicated as well as it should. We need to generate far more
public awareness of how prevalent a killer suicide really is and of the
symptoms of and treatments for depression and the other psychiatric
disorders implicated in suicide. Families, schools, churches and synagogues,
teachers and university administrators all need to learn more and do more.
We require a society with its eyes open to this preventable tragedy, a society
that does not tolerate the intolerable.
The diseases of the mind are just as fatal as the diseases of our body. A person with a fit body
cannot be called healthy if they have suicidal thoughts. Many people who suffer from
depression speak of pain in different parts of their bodies they cannot describe. They are unsure
of how they are feeling and try to separate themselves from other social contacts. Therefore,
people should check for these signs in the people close to us and talk to them if necessary. Let
us vow to make the people surrounding our lives healthy and happy, and visit the doctor if we
have negative thoughts.

Pandemic
Feeling worried during a crisis is quite normal. You may have feelings of distress due to the
uncertainty we are experiencing. You might even find that the COVID-19 pandemic triggers
symptoms of trauma. Living through a pandemic can certainly affect mental health and wellness. By
being aware of these negative impacts on our wellness, we are better able to cope with them.
It will be very helpful if people can stay calm, keep themselves informed, and feel in control of the
measures that they can take to protect themselves and their families. It's also important for First
Nations people and communities to realize that we have so many strengths. We have been through
adverse circumstances before – many, many times. We will get through this pandemic too. We are
resilient. We are stronger together.
Give yourself some hours a day dedicated to activities that make you feel good. That could be a
whole number of different things depending on who you are. Try to choose activities that encompass
all parts of wellness – heart, mind, body and spirit.
Some people might want to bead or read a good book, while others might want to drum or sing
songs. You may want to practise mindfulness, do yoga or spend time with your family (while
maintaining physical distance from those who you do not share a home with). Anything that helps
you manage stress is a good thing.
Note that physical distancing does not mean that you can't go outside for a walk. You can even walk
with another person as long as you maintain a physical distance of two metres. Going for a quiet,
reflective walk on your own, in nature if possible, can be quite calming too.
By staying connected to each other, supporting each other, and helping each other to maintain and
build our resilience, we will get through this pandemic.  Remember, humour is one of our strengths
and can be soothing so don't feel as if you can't laugh or be amused during this time.
Please reach out and connect with family members, friends, and health providers when you need to.
And try and check in with your family members regularly to see how they are doing

Acquire mental illness

 Mental health problems can have a wide range of causes. It's
likely that for many people there is a complicated combination of
factors – although different people may be more deeply affected
by certain things than others.

For example, the following factors could potentially result in a

period of poor mental health:

 childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect

 social isolation or loneliness
 experiencing discrimination and stigma
 social disadvantage, poverty or debt
 bereavement (losing someone close to you)
 severe or long-term stress
 having a long-term physical health condition
 unemployment or losing your job
 homelessness or poor housing
 being a long-term carer for someone
 drug and alcohol misuse
 domestic violence, bullying or other abuse as an adult
 significant trauma as an adult, such as military combat, being involved
in a serious incident in which you feared for your life, or being the
victim of a violent crime
 physical causes – for example, a head injury or a neurological condition
such as epilepsy can have an impact on your behaviour and mood. (It's
important to rule out potential physical causes before seeking further
treatment for a mental health problem).
Although lifestyle factors including work, diet, drugs and lack of
sleep can all affect your mental health, if you experience a mental
health problem there are usually other factors as well.

"My depression seems to flare up during times when I am

stressed and isolated from other people."
Do mental health problems run in families?
Research suggests that some mental health problems may run in
families. For example, if you have a parent with schizophrenia,
you are more likely to develop schizophrenia yourself. But no one
knows if this is because of our genes or because of other factors,
such as the environment we grow up in, or the ways of thinking,
coping and behaving that we may learn from our parents.

Although the development of some mental health problems may

be influenced by our genes, researchers haven't found any
specific genes that definitely cause mental health problems.

And many people who experience a mental health problem don't

have any parents, children or other relatives with the same
condition. If we admit that mental illness is a normal part of human life for some people, we
must accept it rather than fear it. To understand mental illness in this way is deeply de-stigmatising.
It helps us remember that every person with mental illness is human; needs love and company and
support. It removes the dark stain of responsibility for one’s own mental illness that some people still
paint.

I am not advocating that we should cease treating mental illness or, as writers such as Szasz have
done, and simply say it does not exist. I am merely advocating that people with mental illness should
be accepted, loved and treated as human. Those with mental illness have deep needs for affection
and fulfillment and personhood.

. Mental illness is a medical illness. A person does not simply "get over" mental illness without
some form of treatment. Mental illness is generally a lifelong, chronic medical illness that
needs consistent treatment.

Can people stabilize a mental illness simply with medication alone?

Though medications can often aid in the treatment of mental illness, it is unlikely that taking
medication as the sole form of treatment will be effective in "getting over" or stabilizing one's
mental illness. Professionals generally recommend therapy along with medications to manage
mental illness most effectively.
People who suffer the mental illness of severe depression may put pressure on themselves to
just "get over" return to active participation again, but like other mental illnesses, it takes
therapy and sometimes medication to stabilize.

Prevent mental problems

Prevention is an important approach to improving mental health. It

means stopping mental health problems from developing, getting
worse or coming back.
*Last updated: 4 October 2021

There are lots of factors that influence our mental health, such as our personal history (our family,
relationships and how we see ourselves) and our social circumstances (including our housing,
employment and education).

While it isn’t possible to stop all mental ill-health from developing, many mental health problems can
be prevented with the right approach.

What does prevention mean?

Prevention can help all of us, whether we currently have good mental health or not. We all have
mental health that changes depending on what’s happening in our lives.

There are three types of prevention.

Primary prevention: stopping mental health problems before they

start

This focuses on stopping people from developing mental health problems and promoting good
mental health for all. It often targets and benefits everyone in a community. Examples include anti-
stigma campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness Week or teaching school children about
emotions and mental ill health.

Secondary prevention: supporting those at higher risk of

experiencing mental health problems

This focuses on supporting people who are more likely to develop mental health problems, either
because of characteristics they were born with or experiences they’ve had. It includes LGBTIQ+
people (because they have a higher chance of being bullied), people who have experienced trauma,
people with a long-term physical health condition and victims of hate crimes, for example.
Tertiary prevention: helping people living with mental health
problems to stay well

This helps people with mental ill-health stay well and have a good quality of life.

It aims to reduce people’s symptoms, empower them to manage their own wellbeing and reduce the
risk of relapse.

How can I take preventative

measures to help myself?
There are things we can all do to take care of ourselves and those around us. Prevention will mean
different things to different people, depending on our past experiences and current circumstances.

I currently have good mental health.

Here are some ways people have found to stay mentally well.

 Talk about your feelings. Just being listened to can help you feel supported and less alone
with any problems you’re going through.
 Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep and mental health are closely linked: mental ill-health can
affect your sleep and poor sleep can affect your mental wellbeing.
 Eat well. A balanced diet can improve your sense of wellbeing and your mood.
 Stay active. Physical activity is not only good for your body, it’s also great for your mind.
 Practice mindfulness, a way to be fully engaged and present in the moment.
 Keep in touch. Supportive friends can help you deal with the stresses of life, make you feel
cared for and offer a different view from whatever’s going on in your head.
 Care for others, whether that’s working on relationships with family, letting go of old grudges
or volunteering.

Our guide How to look after your mental health has more ideas.

I am at higher risk of experiencing mental health problems.

Various factors can increase your risk of developing a mental health problem. It’s important to note
that none of them mean you will definitely experience mental ill-health. Our mental health is complex
and there isn’t any way of predicting which factors will or won’t affect our wellbeing.

Our mental health is shaped by our:

 biology: our genes play a small role in our mental health

 environment: the places we live and work, and our relationships
 experiences: the things that happen to us, especially in early life.
If you’re at higher risk, staying well may look like following the tips above for people who are in good
mental health. Or it may mean, for example, getting help from a counsellor to overcome issues from
a difficult childhood, finding support if you’ve experienced a hate crime or talking to your GP to better
understand a physical health condition.

Our A-Z has more information on factors that can affect your mental health including stress,
poor housing and long-term physical conditions.

I have a mental health condition.

Getting informed is often a good starting point to understanding and feeling empowered about
managing your condition. Our A-Z has information on a range of mental health conditions,
including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and eating disorders.

The right support for you will depend on your condition, how it affects you, the severity of your
symptoms and your circumstances. As well as the tips above, you may want to try peer
support, talking therapy, medication and/or self-management.

What changes can society make to

prevent mental health problems?
It’s not just individual changes that will help us stay well. We need to make an effort as a society to
tackle inequalities and look at the social, economic, environmental and other factors affecting mental
health.

Our report on prevention and mental health looks at the societal changes that will make the biggest
difference to everyone’s mental health, namely:

 helping parents to nurture their children

 protecting children from trauma
 educating young people to understand and manage their emotions
 supporting people under a lot of stress at work
 reducing loneliness for older people
 building connections in our communities
 caring for people with suicidal thoughts
 helping people to recover and look after themselves.

Prevention

There's no sure way to prevent mental illness. However, if you have a mental illness,
taking steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and to boost low self-esteem
may help keep your symptoms under control. Follow these steps:
  Pay attention to warning signs. Work with your doctor or therapist to learn what
might trigger your symptoms. Make a plan so that you know what to do if
symptoms return. Contact your doctor or therapist if you notice any changes in
symptoms or how you feel. Consider involving family members or friends to watch
for warning signs.

 Get routine medical care. Don't neglect checkups or skip visits to your primary
care provider, especially if you aren't feeling well. You may have a new health
problem that needs to be treated, or you may be experiencing side effects of
medication.

 Get help when you need it. Mental health conditions can be harder to treat if you
wait until symptoms get bad. Long-term maintenance treatment also may help
prevent a relapse of symptoms.

 Take good care of yourself. Sufficient sleep, healthy eating and regular physical
activity are important. Try to maintain a regular schedule. Talk to your primary care
provider if you have trouble sleeping or if you have questions about diet and
physical activity.
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there is much that can be done to reduce the incidence of common

mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and
substance use.

Preventing mental health problems means starting in the earliest

years of life to promote healthy social and emotional development,
identify and address concerns as soon as possible, and support those
who surround young children.
 Preventing mental health problems means starting in the earliest years
of life to promote healthy social and emotional development, identify
and address concerns as soon as possible, and support those who
surround young children. There are ways to identify mental health
problems in young children, and to effectively treat them. Parents,
pediatricians, home visitors and child care providers can be the “first
responders” to mental health concerns. Catching problems early, and
intervening before they become more serious, will provide the best
chance of helping all young children succeed and lead healthy,
happy lives.

So how do we bolster positive mental health in young children and

ensure that challenges are detected early? The key is to integrate
mental health prevention services into the settings where children
spend their time—at home, child care or the doctor’s office. Here is
how we can ensure this happens:

 Educate parents and caregivers about social and emotional

development.
 When mental health concerns exist for young children, link parents to
early intervention programs in the community that are adequately
prepared to screen for and treat social-emotional difficulties in a two-
generation, dyadic fashion.
 Screen parents for depression.
 Help pediatricians support infant and early childhood mental health.
 Ensure that child care providers are prepared to promote and support
healthy social and emotional development.
 Integrate mental health prevention strategies into other programs that
serve young children and their families.
 Implement early child care mental health consultation and other
promotion/prevention models.