STRESS MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH

M - Minimize needs and lead a simple and contentment life. Be wise in earning and spending money.
E -  Expectations about others to be reduced. Persuade them to understand and live comfortably with you. Empathize with them.
N -  Change the negative thinking to positive thinking.
T -  Today is important, don't think about past or present. Enjoy the present movement.
A -  Accept reality, appreciate yourself and others.
L -  Loneliness to be avoided. Get support of others and develop religious, spiritual and social  activities.
H -  Hobbies to divert your attention, to relax - music, reading, creative activities, sports, yoga and meditation.
E -  Express your feeling with some one you like/write diary/keep good environment.
A -  Be active, enjoy the work you do, keep yourself busy,
L -  Learn skills, improve your knowledge to manage your problems, prepare and manage life event.
T -  Take the things positively, tackle one problem at a time and have realistic targets.
H -  Healthy life style, regular exercises, healthy food and good living environment. Regular check ups for health problems from family doctor.

Ref : Dr C R Chandrashekar, a renowed Psychiatric of NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka,India