1. Exercise.<\/strong>\u00a0 Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.\u00a0 Anything that you enjoy and will get your heart pumping will do wonders for your mental health.<\/p>\n 2. Eat healthy.<\/strong> Limit simple sugars and processed foods and eat more fruits, veggies, and healthy fats like\u00a0avocados, nuts and olive oils.<\/p>\n Make sure you are getting enough water.<\/p>\n If you struggle with anxiety, eat several small meals\/snacks rather than just a few big meals as drastic changes in blood sugar can make you feel more nervous.<\/p>\n 3. Avoid mind altering substances.<\/strong>\u00a0 Limit caffeine and alcohol and avoid illicit drugs.<\/p>\n While people respond differently, in general these substances\u00a0alter the way your mind works and can increase anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n These effects can build up over the long term, so even if you don’t feel an immediate increase in anxiety and depression when you use these substances they may still be impacting your mood.<\/p>\n 4. Prioritize sleep.<\/strong>\u00a0 Practice good sleep hygiene and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night. If you have trouble sleeping, see your doctor.\u00a0 There are also workbooks and self-help strategies that can help improve your sleep. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an especially well studied and effective tool for beating insomnia.<\/p>\n 5. Build an internal locus of control. <\/strong>People who see themselves in control of their own destiny\u00a0tend to be happier and more resilient. Practice taking responsibility for things that happen\u00a0in your day-to-day life and focusing only on the things you can control.<\/p>\n\t\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.healthysuppliesshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10185-uhjusa.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1\")
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