You are an integrated organism. The soulful you, the embodied you, the emotional you, the practical you, the inward-focused you, and the social you are all intertwined and deeply affect one another.
Therefore, to achieve optimal mental health, it is imperative to maintain a healthy body, a productive work ethic, an organized schedule, and a socially connected life.
Especially in times of inner turmoil when you might be tempted to slack off on your practical needs, remember that tending to your “external” self is a prerequisite to improving “internal” state.
Levi Shmotkin
Letters for Life