Daily habits like the foods you eat, the time you go to sleep and how much activity you get throughout the day have a significant influence on your health. Each of these behaviors positively or negatively affects you and dictates the overall state of your health. The benefits of a healthy self-esteem are many. Developing healthier lifestyle habits can initiate permanent change in your life. Depending on your current wellness level, certain behaviors can reverse the onset of disease, increase your energy levels and improve your mood. They are also more likely to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. You may not realize the way your everyday actions are affecting your health. The first step to making healthy lifestyle changes is identifying your current habits. Then, you can take steps to replace poor habits with more positive behaviors.