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5 Tips for Good Mental Health

Taking care of your body is very important. A balance of healthy lifestyle habits like following a wholesome diet, exercising regularly and getting enough rest are key to reducing your risk for debilitating conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. While taking care of your physical body is critical, most people forget how important it is to prioritize mental health too. Reducing the stress in your life and finding ways to stay relaxed and happy can help ensure your overall well-being. At the end of the day, poor mental health can ultimately impact your immune system and may affect your physical health as well.

Here are five tips for better mental health:

1. Write in a Journal
Bottling up your feelings and emotions does no good for your body. It can lead to stress and sadness and may even cause you to get sick later. Writing down your feelings makes an excellent outlet for stress and can make it easier to cope with your feelings.

2. Find Someone to Talk to
If you'd rather talk about your emotions than write them down, find someone to talk to. This can be a close friend or family member, or even a counselor. The most important part is finding someone you trust. You can even dedicate some time talking to God at the end of each day. He can provide the hope and faith you're looking for on a bad day. 

Older man talking to a counselor. Finding someone to talk to can benefit mental health.

3. Go on a Vacation
When was the last time you treated yourself to a vacation? Sometimes, all you need is a few days away from the normal hustle and bustle of a work week. A vacation is the perfect opportunity to relax and let your mind unwind.

4. Exercise
Working out should already be a part of your everyday routine, but if it isn't already, start making time for exercise. Not only does it help shed stubborn pounds and improve heart health, it also aids mental wellness! Physical activity can act as the perfect form of stress relief. Head to the gym a few times a week to blow off some steam or challenge yourself to a new fitness class to keep your mind moving.

5. Try a Plant-Based Diet
Eating for physical wellness is just as important as eating for mental health. A healthy, wholesome diet provides mental clarity, leads to more mindfulness and improves energy. Essentially, it acts as fuel for the mind just as much as it does for the body.

To improve mental health, try our primarily raw, plant-based eating regimen. The Hallelujah Diet uses a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, paired with raw nuts, seeds and organic whole grains to provide our bodies with the natural fuel God always intended for us. Try our diet and your mind will thank you later – just take a look at the testimonies we've received from our followers over the years!

It's never too late to take back control of your mental and physical health. Get started today!

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