The Fast & Furious actress shares her top mental health strategies.
Shes previously spoken about her history of aneating disorderand the steps she takes to address her emotional well-being.
Shes been in therapy since she was in college and she says she and her husband sometimes attendcouples counselingtogether.
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And its easy to get caught up in thinking that balance means equal.
There are going to be times in your life when work may require more of your attention.
And times when your personal life requires more time and attention.
Its easy to get caught up in thinking that balance means equal.
And everyone is different.
So I was thrilled Jordana said she stopped trying to achieve the perfect balance.
As a busy mom who just got remarried last year, she has a lot of family obligations.
But her work schedule often requires her to be away from home for weeks at a time.
Shes learned to be OK with that.
Pick the Wellness Strategies That Work for You and Leave the Rest.
Jordana said a particularbreathing exercisemeant to reduce anxiety actually caused her to feel more anxious.
So she quit doing it.
And she doesnt beat herself up about it.
There are tons of wellness strategies out there.
But just because something works for one person, doesnt mean it will work for you.
If thats the case, you might decide that strategy isnt for you.
And you’re free to break some of the wellness rules too.
Theres a lot of advice out there aboutself-disciplineand peak performance that you dont need to follow.
She says she works on incorporating other coping skills into her life, likejournaling,mindfulness, andrunning.
Just because one thing doesnt work for you, doesnt mean something else wont, however.
You get to pick what you want to trysort of like an a la carte menu for your life.
It can be really liberating to know that its OK if not everyone likes you.
Thats not to say you might not act in a different way in different situations.
You might not talk to your boss or your grandmother the same way you talk to your friends.
Being socially appropriate is very healthy.
But editing yourself because youre trying to be liked isnt.
How to Build Mental Strength
There are many ways to buildmental strength and manage your mental health.
