The better you feel about yourself, the more you want to take care of your health.
Being fit and healthy makes you feel good so that you see yourself and talk to
yourself more positively. This improves your self-image.
Handling stress well makes it easier for you to take care of your health: taking care of
your health makes it easier to handle stress well.
Accumulated tension can lead to stress related illness. And the side effects of any
props you use to make it easier to cope with stress can damage your health. Such
props include smoking, alcohol and caffeine.
If you are fit you can handle stress better. A healthy diet gives you energy and
maintains your body’s immune (defence) system so that it can repair any damage
from stress. Exercise can lift your mood, help get rid of tension and improve your
physical stamina. Getting enough sleep ensures that you are mentally alert and your
body is well rested so that you are ready to handle what the new day brings.