Try to move your body at least 30 minutes 3 times a week. Ideally, aerobic exercise such as a 30-minute cardio and then a 30-minute weight training session. If you can incorporate both into your lifestyle, these help a lot with mental health.

Follow a whole foods diet. Eat only things that grow in the ground or meat from animals. Try to limit or avoid all processed foods, simple sugars, soda, and junk foods. A Mediterranean diet is a great starting point.

Sleep at least 8 hours per night.

Balance your gut microbiome. Pick a probiotic that has as many different strains as possible. Taking this daily will make a huge difference. The brain-gut connection is strong. Balancing your gut can help improve mental clarity.

Make sure to drink at least half of your body weight in ounces per day of water. Example: 150-pound person would need 75 ounces of water per day.

Make time to see friends and family or get involved in your community. Spending time with others is an important part of mental health. Activities such as church, sporting events, serving your community, outdoor activities, or just spending time with loved ones.

Write positive affirmations in a journal every day. It is a great morning or evening routine to start writing what you are thankful for and words of positivity towards yourself. Example: I am beautiful, creative, and worthy of love.

Write positive affirmations in a journal every day. It is a great morning or evening routine to start writing what you are thankful for and words of positivity towards yourself. Example: I am beautiful, creative, and worthy of love.