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Emotional Health Leads To Healthy Relationships

“Being cheerful keeps you healthy.” Proverbs 17:22 (GNT)

When you need to be physically recharged, your body gives you various signs. If your stomach growls, it’s time to eat. If your eyelids get heavy, it’s time to sleep.

We often overlook the other signs that signal we need emotional recharging, such as a sense of being overwhelmed, a short fuse, or avoiding people. And we find it harder to love people when our emotional tank is running low.

To keep on loving well and doing the things God has called you to do, it’s critical to keep your emotional tank full. How do you do that?

First, get some time alone. Even Jesus withdrew from crowds when he needed to recharge himself emotionally.

Next, figure out what activities recharge you, and then make time for them. It may be a hobby, a sport, or a walk in nature.

Finally, develop the habit of laughter. Laughter raises your immunity and releases endorphins in your brain. Laughter is God’s gift to you and allows you to enjoy life more; it also helps you love others well.