The common mwananchi lives a very stressful life. The high-cost of living has made food, transport, and clothing a luxury for most. Hence, many Kenyans are depressed and frustrated.
They just feel like they cant take it any more!
In fact, do you know that most Kenyans suffer from mental health without even knowing it?
Indeed, being healthy, spiritually, physically, and mentally, can be difficult to attain. People often get bizarre feelings that they simply can’t explain to others. These mysterious sensations can be physical, mental, spiritual or emotional.
What most people need to understand is that they are almost always connected to one another because, in order for them to function as a whole, each and every single part needs to be taken care of.
The body, mind, and soul must all come together to work as one, and if you don’t acknowledge the need to improve this intricate balance, then you may find yourself a little lost.
Studies prove that there is a link between spiritual, physical, and mental health. Spiritual struggles actually do have an effect on physical as well as mental health of a person. Some people find it difficult to find inner peace since they don’t belong to any religion, or believe that the body and the soul are two elements that need to work together.
Experts also say that this difference in mindset is where the confusion arises. Those who are struggling spiritually will feel the effect on their mind and body. When your spiritual side is affected, it will most likely affect your mental and physical health as well, with your mental wellbeing the first one to get compromised.
One of the best possible ways to lift up your spirits is by doing certain mental stimulations. This may seem like a complicated process, but it is simply stimulating your mind by learning new things or reading new information. This is why experts always say that the mind must be fed at all times just like the body.
Learning new things every single day gives your mind the challenge it needs to grow and strengthen. Even though we use our brains every day for every voluntary and involuntary activity we perform, there is no guarantee that our day-to-day jobs are actually stimulating the brain.
Brain activities need not be complicated. By simply playing mind games, learning a new language, and other skills that involve thinking will keep the brain sharp, therefore helping it focus more.