The Road To Being Physically and Mentally Healthy

When people hear the word *"health"*, the first thing that comes to their mind is often about the physical state of the person, like they define a person as healthy if they are physically fit and do not have any signs of injury. Well, can't really blame people for that way of thinking because of how social media shapes our thinking with all those fitness gurus focus on teaching how to lose weight and build muscles, as well as with how our physical state is easily visible and tangible to others. However, health is not limited to one's physical state. To consider a person as truly *"healthy"*, they should be healthy not only physically but also mentally. It means that a person also needs to be able to handle the stresses of life and think clearly in every situation. Physical and mental health are connected with one another and should not be neglected for the other. Sad to say, not many have the perseverance to take care of their physical health, and not many people care about their mental health, so striking a balance between both makes it more difficult, but it doesn't mean it's impossible. Here are things that people can start to do to become physically and mentally healthy. ___ To begin your road to being both physically and mentally healthy, I think the first step that a person needs to take is to have proper sleep. Physically, it will allow our body to repair and strengthen the immune system, while mentally, it helps to regulate our emotions and better our mood. Sleeping also does not cost very much aside from maybe an investment in a good bed and pillow, and it is something we do every day, making it an easy start.

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