"The feeling of being valuable - 'I am a valuable person' - is essential to mental health and is a cornerstone of self-discipline." - M. Scott Peck Depression, low self-esteem, and an overall bad mental health are conditions that a majority of people in the world go through. The phases and time span of such conditions may depend on the intensity of causes. Whatever the cause might be, it is better to improve your mental health and stay strong in your mind and thought process. This can be achieved by following some simply ways, which are discussed in the following. Note that good physical health certainly has a positive effect on the emotional well-being of a person. Eat Healthy Food As mentioned earlier, if you have good physical health, your mental health will also be impacted in a positive way. So, you should eat healthy food and be on a well-balanced diet, to stay away from diseases and common problems. Exercise Everyday Just eating healthy food is not enough. You should also exercise daily on a regular basis, at the gym or maybe at home. Exercises do make you feel fresh to go to work and do your job. They also play a very important role in getting an active lifestyle. Pray to God and Read His Teachings This is the most important method of being in a good state of mind. You should pray to God everyday, read His teachings and meditate on what they say. There are many encouraging and motivating lessons to be learned from this. Take Enough Sleep and Rest If you want to better your mental health, you also need to have a good rest. A good night's sleep of 7-8 hours is adequate for getting rid of all the day's stress. Rest is essential as it helps regain the energy that is lost during your daily activities. Be in Motivated Company A positive environment does have a major effect on your mental health. If you are amongst friends or people who have a positive view towards life, you will also look towards life in a better manner. Stay away from people who always underestimate your capabilities or think negatively. Realize your Strong Points In order to be encouraged and motivated, a good idea is to note down your strong points and capabilities and thank God. There are many unfortunate people out there who do not have what you do. You should also work on your weaknesses and try to overcome your fears. Pursue your Hobby If you are depressed and demotivated, a suitable suggestion would be to start a new hobby or pursue your long lost one. The best thing to do is to learn to play a new musical instrument such as a guitar or keyboard. Photography can also be a good option here as a hobby. Share and Communicate Is believed that bad mental health becomes worse if you keep your inner feelings within yourself. Hence, you should always make it a point to share and communicate your feeling with your closest friends and family members. Good communication is truly important to improve your mental health. These are few of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. There are many other tips such as reading influential books, not being alone, and simply believing in yourself. Keep yourself busy, but not so much that it would totally have you exhausted. Remember that being in a motivated and inspiring surrounding largely impacts the state of how you think and feel. Moreover, praying to God and meditating on the Word is also a significant point if you want to stay healthy and satisfied emotionally. Listening to soothing music also serves the purpose of eliminating all worries and stress.