Mental hygiene refers to the art of developing, maintaining, and promoting necessary behavioural, emotional, and social skills to sustain good mental health
Exercise and morning walk are important components of recreation
Exercise makes the body light and strong, increases immunity and resistance power, and helps in controlling health problems like heart disease and diabetes
Exercise delays the ageing process, prevents impotence, and purifies blood
Recreational activities like music also help in maintaining good health
Sound and positive mental health is maintained with the right kind of thinking
Mentally fit individuals have self-satisfaction, accommodative intellect, ability to accept criticism, understanding of emotional needs of others, and self-control
Positive thinking leads to good friendships and respect from others
Prioritize activities and organize them according to available time
Prepare an activity schedule and list activities in a diary
Basic principles of time management include preparing a list of work, prioritizing the list, identifying uninterrupted periods, being flexible, setting aside time for exercise and leisure activities