New Delhi: Movies are considered a universal language that speaks to everyone across the globe. For decades, movies have been a cultural touchstone that reflects society, educates and informs people about cultures and traditions and provides entertainment. With the advent of digital media, people nowadays have greater access to movies and can be transported to a different world with just the click of a button. However, with the immense digital growth, our screen time has also increased exponentially as content consumption has become a part of our daily lives. But have you ever wondered if movie time can also help deal with mental health issues? Ms. Honey Gudh (ICF Certified PCC Credentialed Life Coach, Head Coach Trainer and Co-Founder of CocoWave Coaching International) shared her valuable inputs with Zee News Digital to understand how this visual medium can help reduce mental health issues. Let’s take a deeper look into this:
● Gives you a chance to de-stress
Don’t we all love to sit on our couch and watch a movie on TV? For most people, it is the easiest way to relax and refresh your mood after a long and tiring day. For some time, movie time lets you forget all your worries and keeps you distracted. It takes you to a different world where you get lost in the characters. Romantic movies and comedy films are a great way to relax and relieve your mind from stress.
● Entertainment for your mind and soul
Who doesn’t want entertainment? The answer is that we all want that pure time of entertainment forgetting our daily struggles and problems of life and movies are the best option for that. It surely boosts your mind and soul. Many times, when people are going through anxiety or tough times at work or in their personal lives, they find it soothing to watch movies. Movies are great stress relievers and lift your mood in no time.
● acts as a motivator
Movies have different plots and characters and they have the power to inspire and encourage you. Taking a few hours break from your everyday monotonous life and watching a movie will increase your productivity and make you feel re-energized. Inspirational stories and positive messages in movies can motivate and encourage you.
● Provides perspective
Movies help understand different perspectives and experiences, increase empathy, and reduce negative thoughts.
● strengthens social relationships
Movies have always been seen as a community activity. It gives you a chance to connect with other people and their ideas. Watching movies with your family and friends strengthens relationships and reduces feelings of loneliness and insecurity.
● Letting go of emotions
Often, we fail to express ourselves and the emotional burden prevents us from enjoying any moment of our lives. But watching movies that evoke any emotion like happiness, sadness and laughter can help you release the suppressed emotions, making you feel better.
Movies can be very effective stress relievers, providing temporary relief and a way to vent out emotions. However, it is important to be mindful of the kind of movies we watch and the amount of time we spend watching them. Although movies provide temporary relief, they are not a distraction from reality or a permanent solution to emotional issues. It is important to find a balance between watching movies and dealing with our emotions directly. Being mindful of our choices and the time we invest in movies can help us enjoy their benefits without overwhelming ourselves.
