Living a healthy lifestyle is vital to creating a better version of yourself. Many people believe that if they exercise, they are healthy, which is partially true. To be healthy, you must take optimal care of your mind, body and soul, not just your body! These three parts are interrelated and all significant in attaining a healthy lifestyle.

1. Think positive thoughts

The mind is so powerful that you can change your life by changing your thoughts. Everything in the physical realm is a manifestation of the mental realm; your reality is a product of your thoughts. Your thoughts are energy sent into the universe on a vibration/frequency, and the universe simply responds to our thoughts within that same frequency. Having a positive mentality is a healthy mentality, and thinking great thoughts will manifest great things.

2. Speak positive words

Ever realize that you're talking to yourself? Well, self-talk can be some of the most beneficial or detrimental conversations you partake in. Just as we have the power to create with our minds, we also have power to create with our words. Words are energy and should only be used to uplift in a positive manner. The removal of negative words in your vocabulary and using daily mantras and affirmations are great for speaking life into yourself and situations.

3. Proper nutrition

Have you heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s true! What we fuel our bodies with is imperative to physical health. Excessive exercise will never outweigh poor nutrition. The first step in creating a nutritional regimen is eliminating GMOs, which are prominent in fast food, conventional food, and processed food. GMOs are genetically modified organisms artificially manipulated in a laboratory or factory. Consuming extreme amounts of GMOs can cause an acidic pH level, which can create a great range of diseases in your body. When shopping for groceries, always shop for organic goods. Produce should be the basis of your meals. Here are a few rules of thumb to use when grocery shopping:

4. Exercise, exercise, exercise

The benefits of exercise are many and the reasons are limitless. Below, are a few that are important.

5. Meditation

Meditation is a perfect way to balance your mind, body, and soul simultaneously. Meditation removes focus from outer distractions to your inner self, achieving fulfillment. Deep rhythmic breathing with closed eyes in a seated position is the basis of meditation. When you meditate, you allow your spirit/soul to connect with the Most High, elevating levels of consciousness and channeling light, love, well-being, joy, peace, clarity, and relaxation.

6. Catch some zzz's

According to helpguide.org sleep is when the mind enters an altered state of consciousness while resting to restore your body every night. The sleep cycle contains Non-REM and REM sleep. Non-REM consists of four different stages. Sufficient sleep allows the nervous system to function properly and insufficient sleep can lead to health problems. Studies say that 7–9 hours of sleep is necessary for ages 18 and older. Not meeting these hours can cause sleep deprivation! Some symptoms of sleep deprivation include:

From personal experience, I perform these six aspects on a daily basis, and it has truly made me a better me. I’m sure these aspects will help create a better version of you!