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Find your way to well-being

Discussing mental health issues isn’t always easy, and finding actionable ways to address them can be even harder. This Mental Health Action Day, join millions of others learning how to take small but mighty steps toward strengthening their well-being.

Investing in yourself today pays dividends for your mental health tomorrow and works to reshape the conversation around mental fitness for everyone. The first step to taking action is understanding where you fall on the well-being spectrum.

Feeling stuck, strong, or somewhere in-between?

Because well-being is a spectrum, everyone may be at different stages of need at different times. The good news is that you can grow your mindsets and build habits to help you move toward the right.

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Stuck

You could describe being stuck as though you’ve “hit a wall.” You may feel uninspired, down, or overwhelmed.

Strong

Steady

Strained

When you’re strained, you may feel as though you never have a full tank and that daily life can be a chore.

Strained

Easy does it. Life may throw you curveballs, but most days you feel you can handle whatever comes your way.

Steady

Strength can come from many places, and when you experience it, you feel creative, energized, and ready to take on any challenge.

Strong

Being stuck could lead to:

• Blaming yourself or others • Anxiety about decisions big or small • Less optimism or hopefulness • Inability to set or achieve goals • Worrying about the past or future • Struggling with even minor setbacks

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• Emotional and physical burnout • Lacking confidence • Worrying about looming decisions • Taking longer to bounce back • Defaulting to negative thinking • Challenges connecting with and feeling connected to others

Being strained could lead to:

Things piling up at work and home can trigger strain, and it can feel challenging to rise above your responsibilities and duties. Take a moment to breathe deeply and focus on one small task at a time.

• Handling setbacks • Feeling calm and balanced • Increased focus • An awareness of how to improve • Willingness to adapt • Increased resilience • Higher and more consistent productivity

Being steady leads to:

When you’re steady, your foundation is strong and you’re creating space to learn techniques that help to strengthen your mental fitness even more.

• Taking ownership • Confidence in your decision-making • Taking pride in your wins, big and small • Making meaningful connections • Doing things that make you happy • Being resilient and adaptable • Stronger sense of belonging with others

Being strong leads to:

Well-being is a muscle. The more you work at it, the stronger it becomes and the quicker you can bounce back when times are tough.

Self-Care

Adaptability

Fulfillment

Coping

Outlook

Depending on our feelings or circumstances, we may find ourselves struggling with one or more aspects of our well-being every day. Learn more about each dimension that contributes to your mental fitness below and how they work in harmony to help you thrive.

What makes up our well-being?

Resources for help right now

If you or a loved one are experiencing a severe mental health crisis or clinical issue, please reach out to one of the following organizations immediately for help.

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Learn what influences our well-being, along with ways to boost it.

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Visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness for their top Helpline resources.

Call 24/7 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor. 800-273-TALK.

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

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self-care

Knowing how to prioritize what we want and need is key to unlocking happiness and satisfaction. When we practice self-care, we’re more in tune with our needs and desires and can treat ourselves with kindness and compassion. When we invest in self-care, our personal and professional relationships thrive.

“My favorite morning ritual is making coffee and taking my dog on a hike, but lately I can’t make the time or find the energy.”

Stuck

Strong

“I set aside time every afternoon to meditate and write down 3 things that went well that day.”

The spectrum of self-care

Check out these resources from BetterUp Labs on how to boost your self-care:

Introducing Self-Awareness

Learn the art of figuring out who you really are and what you want.

Befriending Yourself

Discover how to be your own best friend and treat yourself with kindness.

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Take action to strengthen your self-care:

adaptability

The octopus has an uncanny ability to adapt to its surroundings to boost its survival. For humans, how well we’re able to adapt helps us show up at home or at work with empathy and grace. By harnessing focus, rest, and emotional regulation, we can learn the adaptability skills we need to find our way, even when all seems lost.

“I often interpret feedback as negative criticism, causing me to get defensive and reactionary in the moment. This makes me feel like I have no one to turn to for help.”

“I like to keep an open mind and listen to other perspectives. Staying calm in the face of adversity is key to making good decisions.”

Stuck

Strong

The spectrum of Adaptability

Check out these resources from BetterUp Labs on how to boost your adaptability:

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Emotional Agility in Four Steps

Life doesn't always go as planned. Learn how agility helps you get things back on track.

Guide to Emotional Regulation

Emotions are opportunities. Learn how to seize them to bring your best self to the table every time.

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Fulfillment

That electric feeling you get when you roll out of bed with a plan to seize the day? That’s fulfillment, and it truly kicks in when we achieve sustained progress toward our goals and ambitions. When we experience fulfillment, we’re able to tap into our true purpose and passions.

“Sometimes I wonder if the work I’m doing even makes a difference. What’s the point?”

“I can’t wait to get this project over the finish line. I love that I get to explore my passion for creative problem solving.”

Stuck

Strong

The spectrum of fulfillment

Check out these resources from BetterUp Labs on how to boost your fulfillment:

Take action to strengthen your fulfillment

Three Ways to Find Purpose

Your true calling awaits. Learn how to find it and pursue it with passion.

Identifying Goals Rooted in Meaning

Struggling to set goals for yourself? This exercise will help.

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coping

How well you navigate the choppy waters of life’s storms all comes down to coping skills. By staying resilient, managing your stress levels, and ensuring a work-life balance, we can unlock the calm and ease needed to navigate difficult days.

“When multiple stressors hit, I tend to feel overwhelmed and agonize over bad experiences long after they happen.”

“When I have a setback at work or home, I have the skills to manage it without letting it ruin the rest of my day. Setbacks are opportunities to learn and do better next time.”

Stuck

Strong

The spectrum of coping

Check out these resources from BetterUp Labs on how to boost your coping:

Take action to strengthen your coping

How Do You Manage Stress?

Invest in learning this technique to manage stress before it arises.

Guide to Resilience

When setbacks happen, resilience will help you pull through.

outlook

Outlook is more than just about being a “glass half full or empty” type of person. A positive outlook fueled by hope and optimism helps us have more self-efficacy — that is, the beliefs and drive we need to go after the things that truly matter in our lives.

“I tend not to think about the future too much. I often get stuck dwelling on the past and wishing things had gone differently.”

“I look forward to what the future holds. I know what I want to accomplish in my life, and I’m confident I’ll get there.”

Stuck

Strong

The spectrum of outlook

Check out these resources from BetterUp Labs on how to boost your outlook:

Take action to strengthen your outlook

Look on the Bright Side

Learn how optimism can help overcome negative thinking that may hold you back.

Guide to Self-Efficacy

Knowing what you want is half the battle — learn why achieving it requires self-efficacy.

Being steady leads to:

When you’re steady, your foundation is strong and you’re creating space to learn techniques that help to strengthen your mental fitness even more.

Being strained leads to:

Being stuck leads to:

If you relate to feeling stuck at times, don't worry. The good news is that you can get yourself unstuck with small, everyday actions that boost well-being.

Want to deepen your commitment to well-being? BetterUp offers ongoing and personalized 1:1 coaching proven to help you boost your mental fitness. Start your free trial today.

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