Lifestyle Changes for Better Emotional Wellness

There is no one way to improve your emotional wellness, but like other types of health 
and wellness, is a combination of changes you make it your life. There are a variety of 
simple habits and lifestyle changes that not only help your physical health, but your 
emotional health as well.


Exercise

This is probably one of the best and most impactful habits that you can incorporate into 
your lifestyle for emotional wellness, though you might not have considered it. Exercise 
is often seen as improving your physical health, which of course it does. But it is also 
amazing at boosting your emotional wellness.

If you have ever participated in a workout program or challenge, how did you feel? 
Chances are, even if it was challenging on a physical level, you started building a lot of 
resilience mentally and physically. You probably were more energetic and in a much 
better mood.

When you exercise, you release endorphins, which are the happy chemicals in your 
brain. You can also boost your serotonin, helping your emotional and mental health 
even more. With just light exercise a few days a week, you will notice a drastic 
difference in how you feel.


Dietary Changes

What you consume every day can also determine how healthy your mind is. If you want 
to change your lifestyle for emotional wellbeing, think about your diet. The foods you 
choose to consume make a much bigger impact on your emotional wellbeing than you 
would think.

For example, healthy fats can really help with your brain and your memory function. 
When you eat more fruits and vegetables, the fiber and vitamin B can help lessen the 
severity of depression symptoms. There are natural remedies you can take as well, like 
valerian and maca root that help with your mental health.

As for nutrients, the ones that help your brain function the most include iron, 
magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin V, and zinc. 

Think about how much better you feel when you are eating a healthy diet. You get more 
physical energy, but you also just feel lighter and happier. You feel like you can handle 
anything. This is what you get when you focus on your nutrition.


Meditation and Mindfulness

To relax your mind and start developing healthier coping skills, consider meditation and 
mindfulness. You can do them together or just pick the one that best suits your needs. 

With mindfulness, you stay present in the moment, and just accept whatever is 
happening without judgment. You don’t stress about the future or worry about the past. 
You just live in that moment and really pay attention to the details.

Meditation is similar, but while you are staying present, you are in a calm and serene 
environment. You focus on your breathing and try to clear your mind the best you can. 
Guided meditations will guide you through this process if you are a beginner.


Journaling

Writing in a journal every day is a great habit that is easy to do and provides a long list 
of amazing benefits for your emotional health. Add writing in a journal every day to your 
lifestyle and routine. Different journaling is better suited to different times of the day.

For your morning routine, consider a brain dump. This is a great way to start your day 
because you get all of these anxious and intrusive thoughts out of your head. It can 
really lessen a lot of the stress you are under and anything that is confusing or 
frustrating to you. 

For nighttime journaling, consider writing about your day, starting a gratitude journal, or 
using journal prompts. This is when you can find more self-awareness and gain clarity 
into your life.

No matter what form of journaling you choose, it will help tremendously with your 
emotional wellness. 


Self-Care

If you haven’t done so already, you should also be incorporating some self-care 
activities into your lifestyle. For emotional wellness, consider self-care that not only 
helps you put yourself first and make your own needs a priority, but also help with your 
emotional health. 

This might include:

Reading
Doing something creative
Getting rest
Going for a nature walk
Soaking in a soothing bath


Get Better Sleep

Lastly, don’t forget about sleep! Sleep should always be a priority in your life, so if you 
have been neglecting, that might be what is wrong with your emotional and mental 
state. Create a new sleep routine so you go to bed at a decent hour and can have 
restful sleep.


