How to manage work life balance and maintain mental health?

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Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. Today people have the luxury of life but not peace. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with your stressful life. It will help you.

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. It will uplift your mood.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, don't stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. It will relax you.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, learning new skills, new languages, or musical instruments.
7. You should get seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco, alcohol or any substance abuse.
9. Live your life, do not just spend it.
10. Be bold and confident.
11. You must take a short vacation at least once in six months to break your routine. We are humans, not machines.

I hope that you get your answer.

Thank you.