Optimal Energy Production
Fatigue (low energy production) is a sign of physical disease onset, the root cause of which going unaddressed and unchecked will progress into the opposite of well-being. A person who often feels fatigued will find themselves less and less motivated to engage with the other pillars of wellness: relationships don't get nourished, goals aren't worked towards - fueling negative emotion predominance, and shirking of meaningful responsibilities. Efficient energy production is the foundation of well-being. Learn how you can support your mitochondria's ability to produce energy and how you can stop suppressing your mitochondrial function.
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Physical activity
Physical activity has been linked to wellbeing in numerous ways. Regular physical activity is highly correlated with a decreased risk of physical disease and all-cause mortality. Increasing movement or activity also decreases symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness and improves mental focus and clarity.
​Nutrition
Poor nutrition leads to physical health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer, but there is significant research demonstrating a relationship between diet and mental health (your brain is part of you body after all).
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Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients (and limiting processed or sugary foods) has been associated with wellbeing. A review of research on children and adolescents found that a poor diet was linked to poorer mental health.
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Sleep
Neuroimaging and neurochemistry research suggests that good sleep hygiene fosters mental and emotional resilience, and sleep deprivation leads to negative thinking and emotional vulnerability.
Further, sleep problems are more likely to affect people with psychiatric disorders and may increase the risk of developing mental illness.
Particularly, insomnia increases the risk of developing depression.
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Getting seven to nine hours of quality sleep during the same hours every night is recommended. Lifestyle changes such as avoiding caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol; getting physical activity; decreasing screen time; and using the bedroom only for sleep and sex can improve sleep quality.
Relaxation techniques and cognitive behavioral techniques to reduce stress and anxiety can also be effective ways to improve sleep and overall wellbeing.