Maintaining Mental Health: Stay Happy & Sane

Boomers used to underestimate it, and even call people weak for prioritizing their sanity over anything else. However, we can no longer stay that way. The world is running faster and it gets more exhausting. Mental health becomes even more crucial for your life. It can be pretty challenging to maintain, as some people even consider it a luxury when you can manage a balanced mental health. So, let’s learn how to care for it!

What’s the Deal with Mental Health?

Your mental health may deteriorate slowly, without you noticing it. The signs are usually subtle in the beginning, so you keep telling yourself that you’re okay. You feel a little exhausted mentally, but you convince yourself to keep going and act stronger. Before you know it, you’d fall into a burnout.

The worst thing about mental health issues is that they may affect your whole life. Your relationships with friends, family, and your partner will drift apart, making you feel even more isolated and lonely. Some people even continue to make decisions in their lives, but their minds are not in the right place. You don’t want any of those.

Signs of Bad Mental Health

Pay attention to yourself, and check on your feelings. Don’t ignore it if you’re experiencing any of these signs. You’d better care for it before your mental health falls even further.

• Feeling confused, scared, or terribly anxious when having to make life decisions.
• Changes in sleep patterns (waking up late, insomnia, broken sleep, etc.)
• Feeling tired all the time, even after resting and sleeping.
• Changes in appetite
• You are getting irritated more easily than you used to be.
• Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.
• Connections with the people you love are slowly drifting apart.
• Hard to concentrate, especially on your work and daily tasks.

Ways to Support Your Mental Health

Maintaining mental health when it’s still in good shape is much easier than taking care of it after you break down. That is why you need to do something as soon as you experience any signs mentioned above. Now, what can you do to keep your minds in check?

1. Take Short Breaks Regularly

Stop saying “I don’t have time for this” because you need to make time for a break every once in a while. Stepping aside for a while from your repetitive routine allows your mind to see things you usually overlook, and allows your mental health to come back to its prime state. This short break can be in many forms. Maybe a deep breath and five-minute meditation between your hectic afternoon, or taking a walk in the park every weekend.

2. Be Physically Active

Physical movements release endorphins, a hormone that boosts your good mood. Keep your body active every day, and your mental health will have a much lower risk of stress and other issues. On the contrary, a sedentary lifestyle puts your mind into a dull state. Keep this going, and you’ll see your life is getting dull as well. You’ll start losing interest in all the fun things, and you’ll feel less motivated to live your life.

3. Keep Meaningful Connections

Surround yourself with people who care about you, and keep them close. Make time and effort to bond with them, and maintain a strong connection with them. Love makes you strong – sounds cliché, indeed, but it’s true. People are more motivated in life when they have other people to love and be loved by. On top of that, those people may pay attention and realize if your mental health starts breaking down. They’ll support you.

4. Set Realistic Expectations

You don’t need to be a superhuman who can do everything perfectly all the time. Manage your workloads to balance between staying sane and pursuing self-growth. Allow yourself to rest when your mental health needs it, and accept it when your effort doesn’t yield the results as expected. Most importantly, learn to say no, especially when your job demands you to do more than you are obliged to.

5. Seek Help When Needed

When your mental health starts interfering with your life and you find it is getting harder to control, then you need to seek professional help. Also, if someone who cares about you suggests you consult a therapist, do it. They might notice signs you overlook. Sometimes, a therapy session is all you need to get your mental health back in shape. Delaying it will make things worse.

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Daycation Hotels for Maintaining Mental Health

There’s this one new trend in Singapore that could be great for your mental health, a daycation. It is basically taking one day for resting, doing things you love, and spoiling yourself in a nice hotel. Maybe you should give it a try. Here are some hotels available at hourly rates that you can book through Flow App:

1. Varel Singapore

A new hotel in the city, Varel Singapore boasts a refreshing style of modernity. The rooms are great for a mental health refresh, with chic design and large windows overlooking the bustling city. Trees and bushes all over the place make your urban daycation feel even more relaxing. And if you need some excitement outside, just take a short walk to Tekka Center and all the vibrant charms of Little India.

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Location: 189 Selegie Rd, Singapore 188332 (Google Maps)

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre/gym, restaurant, bar/lounge, café, room service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, meeting/event spaces, free Wi-Fi, valet parking, luggage storage, laundry/dry cleaning

2. The Robertson House by The Crest Collection

Blending the colonial architecture with contemporary hospitality, The Robertson House by The Crest Collection presents an upscale retreat in the city that can do wonders for your mental health. The monochrome aesthetic in the rooms allows your mind to slow down, a stark contrast to the busy city you see from the window. The club lounge is another spot to rest in style – something that most guests wouldn’t want to miss. Of course, end your daycation with a walk through the mesmerizing Robertson Quay. This daycation will feel even better if you do it with your romantic partner.

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Location: 1 Unity St, Singapore 237983 (Google Maps)

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre/gym, restaurant, bar/lounge, café, room service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, laundry/dry cleaning

3. Capri By Fraser China Square

The moment you step inside Capri By Fraser China Square, you’ll agree that this place is very supportive of maintaining mental health. The giant colorful painting in the middle of the wooden palette seems like a burst of energy coming out of your calm mind. Even further, the hotel provides a spa center and game rooms on top of the usual hotel facilities for your leisure time. Also, you’d better try exploring the food options in the neighborhood since Chinatown is known for its authentic cuisine.

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Location: 181 S Bridge Rd, #02-01, Singapore 058743 (Google Maps)

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre/gym, sauna, steam room, spa facilities, restaurant, bar/lounge, café, room service, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, 24-hour front desk, concierge, free Wi-Fi, parking, laundry/dry cleaning

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4. Hotel Traveltine

Daycationing in Hotel Traveltine means you have options on how to boost your mental health. Stroll to the Kallang Basin area when you need a serene panorama, roam through Kampong Glam when you need some vibrant vibe to energize your mind, and walk across the street if you need a food court chill. Guests are also impressed by the hotel’s rooftop terrace, which feels so relaxing for lying back and light swimming.

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Location: 700 Beach Rd, Hotel Traveltine, Singapore 199598 (Google Maps)

Facilities: Rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre/gym, restaurant, bar/lounge, café, room service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, laundry/dry cleaning

5. Orchard Rendezvous Hotel

When you’re in for some retail therapy at the busy Orchard Road, you’ll love to have a few hours to stay at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel. It’s still on the famous road, but not the loudest part, so you can still have a calming rest without going too far. Staying at the hotel itself can also be so refreshing, especially if you lounge by the rooftop pool in the afternoon and then hit the karaoke bar afterwards.

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Location: 1 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247905 (Google Maps)

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre/gym, restaurant, bar/lounge, café, room service, 24-hour front desk, concierge, meeting/banquet facilities, business centre, free Wi-Fi, parking, laundry/dry cleaning

Being tough and resilient is important for self-growth, but you should know where to draw the line. Give yourself a proper rest, take care of your mental health, and you’ll live a happy life. At times when life gets crazy, make time for a pause and enjoy a daycation to keep the balance.

Find your daycation hotel on Flow App now!

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