16 tips for men: how to pick yourself up when things get tough

31 October 2019

We asked men on Instagram ‘what do you do to reach out when you are having a hard time?’ Here is what they had to say:

Tips for men

1. Reach out – chat to a mate when you start to hide yourself away
2. Be listened to – have a chat and get it off your chest 
3. Follow social media accounts that you can relate to 
4. Have a chat with someone who will listen and not ‘fix’ – a mate, colleague, family or a helpline
5. Keep up with your routine – or add new structure to your day 
6. Go to the gym 
7. Get outside for a short walk  
8. Go swimming 
9. Make a motivational playlist 
10. Read a motivational or inspirational quote – to get perspective 
11. Put yourself out there – do something new like volunteering or taking up a hobby 
12. Get out of your comfort zone – feel a sense of achievement from this 
13. Stop and pause – take time to check in with your head by using mindfulness, writing or meditation 
14. Focus on breathing – breathe in and out slowly for 3 minutes 
15. Switch off – in a way that works for you, with a book, film, video game etc. 
16. Ask a mate how they are – doing something for a mate can make you feel better  

Are there any tips that aren’t on the list that help you? If yes, get in touch and tell us about them.