If you had to rate your mental health from one to ten, what would it be? I learned to manage disappointment more effectively, to accept what I cannot control and to trust God, and to gently correct others’ offenses. My marriage improved because I stopped speaking negative words over it and replaced negative thinking with gratitude. I have spent the last year exploring ways to improve my mental and spiritual health. I was amazed by how much it affects our psychological and physical health. There is so much more to learn. The key takeaway from my research is that mental health and spiritual health are interrelated and directly affect your physical health. Therefore, the more spiritually healthy you are, the more mentally healthy you will be, and the more mentally healthy you are, the more physically healthy you will be. Read “Why Be Physically Healthy?“
Mental Health Rating.
I created the following summary in the post titled “How Mentally Healthy Are You?” published on January 11, 2025. When I read various articles about mental health, including my Mental Health coaching instructions with Light University, I learn that there are many perspectives on what a mentally healthy person is. The following list summarizes people’s views of what a mentally healthy person looks like. Rate yourself from one to ten for each category. How well are you doing?
- Aware of negative thinking but not obsessed with it. 1 —–5—– 10
(Thinking creates feelings, which build beliefs that affect emotions and behavior. Read “All Thoughts are Within Our Control.”)
- Identifies and accepts disappointment but does not discount it. 1 —–5—– 10
(Acknowledge the unmet expectations and process resulting disappointment through prayer. Read “How to Develop Emotional Resilience.”)
- Forgive those who offend me. 1 —–5—– 10
(God requires forgiveness, and it removes the power of the offence from influencing your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Read “Why Must You Forgive.”)
- You are realistically thankful about something even when expectations are not met.
1- –5 — 10 (Thankfulness changes the negative thought and emotion into a positive thought. Read “Being Thankful During Hardships.”)
- Humbly consider others’ needs and desires. 1 —–5—– 10
(Loving others requires humility and consideration. Read “How to Build Trust with Win/Win Agreements.”)
- Understands boundaries and uses them. 1 —–5—– 10
(Boundaries create healthy interactions. Read “HOW TO BE PROACTIVE: cont.”)
- See possibilities and positives in hardships, and don’t obsess over unrealistic worst-case scenarios. 1 —–5—– 10
(Hardships are part of life, Jesus said He will give you peace. Read “Thoughts That Create Peace Within and Without.”)
- Proactive and not defensive. You receive criticism and use it for positive change, and do not get defensive or become depressed. 1 —–5—– 10
(Very difficult to do. Read “How to Respond to Criticism.”)
- Do not get into futile arguments to prove your right. 1 —–5—– 10
(This requires wisdom and a sound mind. Read “How to Have a Healthy Argument or Conflict.”)
- You know you can only control your own thoughts and actions, not what others think or do. 1 —–5—– 10 (Read “10 Ways to be Proactive Instead of Reactive.”)
- You are content yet persevere toward positive goals. 1 —–5—– 10
(Being envious and anxious steals you peace; contentment gives you a sound mind. Read “TWELVE WAYS TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY GOALS.”)
- Do not need validation from others to feel good about yourself. 1 —–5—– 10
(Read “Eliminate Depression with Self-love and God’s Love.”)
- Do not relinquish your power to external influences. 1 —–5—– 10
(Do you allow others’ flawed opinions to influence how you think and believe? Read “What is An Emotionally Healthy Person?”)
- Do you take your sad thoughts to God and rejoice in His help, provision, and wisdom?
1 —–5—– 10 (You can take every thought captive and focus on Jesus as your source of joy. Read “HOW TO REPLACE SADNESS WITH REJOICING” and “Purpose, Sadness, and Loneliness.”)
Conclusion
How did you do? Your mental health is critical for living your best and most prosperous life. You cannot have healthy relationships without healthy emotions. You can’t face life’s hardships without a strong spiritual life. I pray you grow more mentally healthy as you also strengthen your spiritual and physical health. To read all my mental health posts, go to the Mental Health Posts page.
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