Given that mental health is more important than ever, how can we manage our mental health and boost our mood? 【小题1】

Reach out to a support network. This network can be made up of friends, family and mental health professionals.【小题2】 Taking 15 minutes out of your day for a quick phone call to a friend can really boost your mood and help ease those feelings of loneliness for a while.

Set up a daily routine.【小题3】 Then stay up all hours of the night streaming movies and TV during lockdown. But all of that leads to you getting less sleep and that can contribute to poor mental health. So try setting up a Google Calendar or invest in an old school daily planner to keep track of your day.

Get active for 15 minutes. It can be so easy to give up on exercise when you’re struggling mentally, but studies have shown that moving your body really can improve your mood. Setting aside 15 minutes every day for exercise that you actually enjoy.【小题4】 , all can give you a little hit of positive refreshing.

【小题5】 It’s not for everyone, but there’s a reason that so many people credit mindfulness for improving their mental well being. “Mindfulness and deep thought can help you observe and acknowledge any mental health symptoms, including stress, anxiety, and feelings of fear, worry and guilt, and bring a sense of calm,” Dr Thompson says.

Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes. 【小题1】—“Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”

What is my advice to beginners? I didn’t study photography; I’m not formally trained; 【小题2】 But that’s not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here?” It doesn’t matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with wat’s left over—【小题3】 What does that mean? If I’m photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, it’s important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it. If I’m taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how much they’ve harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.

【小题4】 I’ve taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you will be. So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your fiends’ businesses and projects.

Do I have a good camera? Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on that camera, so don’t confuse a good device with being a good photographer. 【小题5】 so start there, and start today.

The news plays an important role in our lives, which has been emphasized even further during the past year. If you find yourself beginning to feel negative impacts from the news, now is the time to start putting protective steps into place.

Control consumption. 【小题1】 Alternatively, you may have noticed a pattern you are experiencing — for example, do you tend to feel more negative impacts if you read the news when you’re tired or just before bed, or during periods of increased stress? If so, you may wish to limit exposure at certain times of day or in particular contexts.

Take ownership over your emotions. 【小题2】 It is your right to feel how you do. In doing so, acknowledge that you have control over your reactions. This can help you feel more empowered to act positively.

【小题3】 If you’re being disturbed by negative news coverage, try to find some other resources to focus on. For instance, during the current pandemic (流行病), the WHO suggests focusing on recovery stories.

Seek support. Contact support groups or health care professionals. It’s important to recognize the value of positive social support and to recognize that seeking help is a positive and strong step. These contacts can also help you find other helpful resources. 【小题4】

What works for one person may not be the best approach for another. Everyone is an individual. 【小题5】 Do not hesitate to seek professional help to guide you through this process.