- Good sleep habits (go to sleep and wake-up at the same time daily, turn your phone off)
Exercise regularly (one of the most powerful ways to improve mood [and intelligence])
- Do pleasurable activities daily, including social things with friends and family
- Eat 3 healthy meals (avoid high-sugar foods [soda], processed foods, and meal skipping)
- Orient your life around major long-term goals, such as academic pursuits, athletics, career aspirations, creativity
- Use active coping/problem solving to reduce stress or effects of stress (seek employment if financially stressed, change thinking)
- Avoid passive coping (rumination, avoidance, self-medication)
Good self-care[2]