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health makeover continued from page 21 mental health? check iii why it's more important than ever to spot the warning signs that your mental health is if you feel like you're no longer function- ing at your best and your mood is interfering simple yet powerful things you can do to start feeling better right now of strategies for managing stress there's no one-size-fits-all approach to might want to experiment with relaxation mindfulness meditation know how to put the brakes on endlessly spinning your worry wheels either find a way to take action on that worry or give yourself permission to take yourself in an activity that you find pleasurable and engaging and feel calmer and more alert during the minimize fatigue and mood swings learn how to treat yourself with ing yourself with at least as much kindness as you would extend to a friend who is strug- strategy for silencing the inner voices of self-criticism and self-blame that only serve to make life harder and can actually fuel feelings of anxiety and depression friends and family members know that you're support from a mental health professional ann douglas is the author of numerous books the weekend parenting columnist for cbc radio