Okay, let’s talk about this “mark mullet mental health” thing. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first heard about it. But hey, I’m always up for trying new things, especially when it comes to feeling good.
So, I started by just trying to understand what the heck this was even about. I read some stuff online, which, you know, can be a mixed bag. But the general idea seemed to be about taking care of your mind, but in like, a cool, mullet-wearing kind of way. I guess?
I figured the first step was to just be more mindful. I started paying more attention to how I was feeling throughout the day. Not in a super intense way, but just like, checking in with myself. “Am I stressed? Am I happy? Am I hungry for a whole pizza?” You know, the important stuff.
- I started a little journal. Nothing fancy, just a little notebook where I’d jot down a few things each day. What I did, how I felt, what I was grateful for. It’s kinda cheesy, but it actually helped.
- I tried to be more present. Like, when I was eating, I actually focused on the food, not my phone or the TV. When I was talking to someone, I really listened. Turns out, people have some interesting things to say when you’re not just waiting for your turn to talk.
- I made an effort to connect with people more. I called my mom more often (sorry, Mom). I met up with friends for coffee, even when I was feeling lazy. Turns out, human interaction is pretty great for the soul.
Then I got into the whole “reframing” thing. Basically, it’s about changing how you look at situations. So, instead of thinking “Ugh, I have to do this boring chore,” I’d try to think “Okay, I’m going to get this done, and then I can relax.” It’s not magic, but it does make things feel a little less sucky.
Look, I’m not saying I’m some kind of mental health guru now. I still have bad days. I still get stressed. I still want to throw my phone out the window sometimes. I have not been back to work for a long time. But I do feel better overall. I feel more in control. I feel more like…me. I started this journey since last week when I first know about this.
And that’s really what this whole “mark mullet mental health” thing is about, I think. It’s about finding what works for you. It’s about taking care of yourself, but not in a boring, preachy way. It’s about rocking a mullet for your mind, even if you don’t have one on your head. You know?
I don’t know when I can be mentally ready for 2025, and I am not sure whether I can keep doing those things listed above. I just want to share what I have done for the past few days and want to see how you guys think about it.
It feels good.
