Staying Healthy Is Up to You!

Staying healthy is up to each of us and to how you take care of your body and mind. Being physically active, getting good rest and following a plentiful, varied eating plan are some of the most important things you can do to reach this goal.

Keep a positive attitude

Trying to see the situations we go through in a positive light is an exercise we should practice every day.

Find the balance between positive and negative emotions

Staying positive doesn't mean you'll never feel negative emotions like sadness or anger. You need to feel them to get through hard times. They can help you respond to a problem, but you don't want those emotions to overwhelm you.

Practice gratitude (be grateful)

This means being grateful for the good things in your life, and as for the hard things, don't resent them; instead, try to find ways to move through them with patience and love.

Connect with others

We humans are social beings, and it's important to have strong, healthy relationships with others. Having good social support can help protect you from the harm stress can cause.

Take care of your physical health

Your physical and mental health are connected. Some ways to take care of your physical health include:

• Being physically active: exercise can reduce feelings of stress and depression and improve your mood.
• Getting enough sleep: sleep affects your mood. If you don't sleep well, you may feel irritable and get angry more easily. Over time, not sleeping well can raise the chance of depression. That's why it's important to keep a regular sleep schedule and get enough sleep every night.
• Eating healthy: good nutrition will help you feel better physically, and it can also improve your mood and lower anxiety and stress.