Camila Cabello Shares Her Mental Health Self-Care Methods With Fans
Camila Cabello opens up about her mental health and how she copes with it.
World Mental Health Day was on Saturday, October 10th, inspiring many to speak up about their mental health and ways to improve it. One of the people that spoke up was Camila Cabello, who filmed a personal video highlighting what her journey has been like.
Cabello wrote on Instagram, “It’s very hard, and it’s a lot of work, and obviously every person is going to decide what’s best for themselves if you are struggling, but here’s my journey and some of the things that have helped me.”
In the video, she details her experience practicing mindfulness, adjusting her way of talking to herself, and learning to be grateful every day. For instance, Cabello explains how she commits 10 minutes of her day to be mindful. She started the routine a year and a half ago and hasn’t skipped a day. The goal of setting time apart for mindfulness is to look at your thoughts from an objective perspective.
For Cabello, mindfulness came through meditation. She states, “Also, really 10 minutes of meditating is 10 minutes of training your mind and body to concentrate on being present. Anxiety is really focusing on the things that you can’t control, and a lot of that is what may happen in the future. Mindfulness really helped me with that.”
Another piece of advice the singer gives is to include a form of exercise in the day. She explains how moving her body every single day can clear up her mind. When she doesn’t feel like exercising, the singer will put on a song and dance for 30 minutes just to get her heart pumping; it’s good for getting in touch with your body.
Cabello’s advice on being kind to yourself is to change the way you talk in your own mind and learn self-compassion. She suggests journaling “10 things every day that you’re grateful for, really small things, like sunshine on my skin and feeling the ground beneath my feet, little things like that.”
thank you for using your platform to speak so candidly about your own journey with mental health & for sharing the methods you use to cope & heal. i appreciate this more than you know, i love you so much
— (@Cambeyo__) October 12, 2020
After the singer shared the methods that have helped her with her mental health, it has motivated others to find what works for them. Working on your mental health takes time and patience. What matters is that you are working on yourself to be happier, healthier, and have personal growth.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential referrals and information 24/7.
