The American Institute of Stress reports that roughly 44% of all seniors are stressed, while about 28% of seniors also feel depressed or hopeless. What sort of senior behavioral health practices are best for handling this level of stress?
Woodbury, NJ, is an excellent city for anyone looking to focus on behavior changes and their mental health. Our proximity to Philadelphia makes us great for seniors looking for a slice of city life without having to deal with the hassle. Whether you're here for our deep local history or the cultural landmarks, we're happy to have you.
Are you ready to focus on aging and mental health in a way that benefits your life? Below, we'll look at some of the best ways you can improve your life with behavior changes.
Your first step is to seek things that will calm you down and keep life relaxed. Here are some ways that you can mesh mental wellness and social events.
The best behavior to master is to engage in your local events. Many senior living communities hold events that are focused on safety, socialization, and benefiting your mental health.
That doesn't mean you should only focus on events that your community is holding, though. Woodbury is a bright and vibrant community with museums, historical sites, and more. Make sure you're aware of what's going on around you so you can make the most of your socialization!
A vital step is to find peace in the great outdoors. Studies highlighted by the University of California support that time spent in the outdoors is a tremendous help for your physical and mental health. That's the case for all ages, including seniors enjoying their golden years!
Woodbury is full of nature walks and outdoor areas to enjoy some nice time in nature. We also recommend seeking gardening classes or outdoor exercise classes that you can enjoy with a group.
Keeping peace in your life is crucial for good senior behavioral health and maintaining your peace of mind. But what does it mean to focus on peace?
Focusing on your peace will help you cut out things that are causing you stress and worsening your mental state. When discussing aging and mental health, it becomes much more important to focus on ways to keep peace in our lives. Here are some of the best ways to focus on peace and positivity.
Your first step is to try to remove sources of negativity where possible. Seek out sources of negativity and stress in your life and try to remove them -- within reason, of course.
One thing that many people find helpful is to remove watching the news from their lives. Many people find the news to be inherently stressful, but that doesn't mean you should stay uninformed!
Think of what it is in your life that gives you the most stress and find ways to limit it. That way, your peace is maintained while the stress is minimized.
How stressful do you find disorganized spaces? According to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, clutter can affect our anxiety, sleep, focus, stress, and productivity levels. With that many downsides, why would you let disorganization creep into your life?
One excellent behavior to bring in is to focus on staying organized and tidy. Not only will this reduce your stress, but it will also help you avoid tripping hazards and give you more space.
Life is busy, but above all, life gets loud. How much stress does a constantly loud atmosphere add to your life?
Our community focuses on the quiet moments to enjoy and reflect. Take the time to sit in silence and observe your thoughts, appreciating the world around you. Flower gardens, nature walks, and other beautiful outdoor settings are great spots to do so.
Supporting your mental wellness starts with behaviors that focus on your health. Senior therapy is a great way to do so. Taking the time to speak to an emotional support expert about your behavior changes and ways to improve your mental health is critical.
We recommend speaking to senior therapists who are skilled in understanding your plight. Still, socialization of all sorts will help you to relax and improve your behavior. Here are some techniques we strongly recommend.
Mindfulness is the practice of stilling yourself and observing your thoughts. Doing so can help improve your self-awareness, allowing you to see what behaviors are troubling you the most. It's also key for understanding what you can do to improve your mental wellness.
We recommend taking time to reflect on your days, values, and what matters most to you. Doing so in the early morning can prepare you for a productive and joyous day. Doing so in the evening instead can help you to rest better with a clear mind.
Finally, try to find ways to seek out peace in your day-to-day life. While that can sound difficult in today's hustle and bustle, there are plenty of ways to add positivity to your life.
We recommend finding outlets like journaling and art to complete this. You can also add socialization to your life or add time to exercise. Doing so will help to keep your positive behaviors a routine.
Focusing on senior behavioral health means taking the time to treat yourself with the positivity you deserve. Consider senior therapy to find a network of emotional support, but make sure that you're working on yourself as well!
At Woodbury Mews, we're proud to help you focus on mental wellness. Our community offers assisted senior living, independent living with robust access to supportive services, and memory care. We're also a short commute from Philadelphia for those of us who want a bright city life, and our amenities include concierge services and a library. Browse our floor plans today to see where you'll shine best, and schedule a tour.