Some people tend to suffer from "May blues" which is physical and mental illness caused by stresses, around and through May. In Japan, a financial year begins at the beginning of April and many people may be required to adapt to a new environment such as new school and workplace, and new class and new position. It can be stressful, leading to a mental health and physical problem. people seem to suffer mainly in May in this case. It is called "May blues/GOGATSU BYO". "May blues" is not a proper diagnosis. However, people suffer from "May blues" can be diagnosed with depression or adjustment disorder. Also, if the symptoms occur for a long term, it can be led to those mental illnesses. We should be aware of solutions to avoid and solve "May blues" to be mentally and physically healthy.

Here are preventions and solution to "May blues" which are easy to try and keep as a habit in a long term.

・Exercise (20 minutes a day to sweat a little bit)
Walking and jogging are suitable.

・Abdominal breathing (5-10 minutes)
Straighten your back, placing your hands on your stomach, and closing your eyes softly. Slowly breath out from your mouth for 3 seconds and breath in from your nose for 3 seconds. Keep the breathing method for 5-10 minutes.

・Focus on what you accomplished (instead of what you could not achieve)
Set small goals which are not hard to achieve and make these achievements lead to gain your confidence.

・Listen to music/Sing
Listening to music you like can make you relax. Also singing can refresh your mind and helps you to reduce your stress levels.

・Laugh your mistakes away
Reflecting upon your mistakes is important to improve your operating skills. However, in mental health wise, laughing your mistakes away can be effective.