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ACC's Recipe for Good Mental Health
Summer brings a change of pace, family gatherings, potlucks, and
picnics. In keeping with all these activities, I recently asked
ACC’s staff what ingredients they would include in a recipe
for “Good Mental Health.” Here are their thoughts—
Creative Expression - releases the creative part of us
and lets the inner child out for recess!
Friends - remind us that we are not alone and
that we matter to others! Healthy, supportive friends are good for
a sound mind. They help restore our perspective if we find ourselves
looking through the wrong end of the telescope.
Humor - a healthy dose does a body good!
Play - revisit the joy of simply being alive! Play
hard, play sports, play hide & seek, play dress up with your
kids!
Rest - a good helping of quiet time to rest your
mind! Stop rushing into activities without time to slow down, rest,
and reflect! Make time to connect with yourself!
Spiritual Refreshing - Dive deeply into Scripture,
either swim around a favorite
chapter or wade into some less familiar territory. Allow God’s
Word to wash over you and bring new insights into your life. Hop
out, dry off, and apply what the Lord has shown you!
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