1. Meditating

The purpose of meditation is to relax the mind to a level at which clarity comes almost naturally. The struggles and situations of everyday life make it difficult for the average person to think with a relaxing level of clarity as they juggle the millions of past, present, and future thoughts that can invade their brain. Taking 5-10 minutes in the morning or afternoon to breathe and relax the mind and body can lead to an improvement in mood, thinking, and overall health. Try apps like Meditation Studio, Headspace, and Calm to get you started on your meditation routine.

2. 2. Reading

A common quote about reading is that "reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body". This is true, but even more, reading is the gateway to knowledge which can be more than just a brain exercise. Reading allows you to expand your mind in order to understand more perspectives and to create a deeper world view based on experiences other than those that are your own personal experiences. Readers have sharper minds, this is true, but few people realize the benefit that a book a week can bring in conversation, thoughtfulness, relaxation, and overall understanding. The best way to start reading is to start a book list based on your interests and spread out using books that are similar to the ones you are most interested in. Amazon, eBay, and your local or school library are your best friends in this endeavor.

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3. Slowing Down/Thinking

Some times we just get busy. Some times all that our mind can do is run. Some times our minds are so clouded and filled to the brim that we can barely function mentally or physically. This is primarily because, as people, we move entirely too fast. People see both their long-term and short-term goals as things that need to be immediately accomplished and therefore, people believe that if they are not in a rush that they are missing out on accomplishing their goals. This isn't the case. Taking your time, slowing down, breathing, and thinking can help in the more efficient completion of goals as you allow the thoughts to come naturally rather than struggling to pull them out.

4. Relaxing

Don't do too much. Take some time to relax. Not everything is a big deal and the bigger a deal that you make out of small things the more that you allow those small things to affect your life in a larger way.

5. Exercising

Many people sleep on the positive effects of exercise beyond improvement of physical health. Exercise helps for you to think more clearly, gives more energy, and encourages healthy food and water consumption habits. Another misconception about exercise is that you have to exercise for hours a day to see the positive effects of exercise. Most exercise experts say that 30 minutes of exercise a day can make a tremendous difference in overall health. Start out with a small cardio plan and work up to however strenuous of a workout plan you want. If you stay consistent, you will see improvement to your everyday feeling.