Many people don't realise the effects that every day stress has on your mental health. You might wake up one day and 'just not feel like it', but there are many things one can do to improve your mental well being. No I'm not saying every second person is a nutcase, but it's interesting to note how subconcious influences affect one on a daily level.

Things you can do to improve your handling of stress:

• Get your heart rate up for 30 minutes a day, whether by walking stairs in stead of using a lift or just going for a stroll after work. Getting excersize will lower your stress levels and make you sleep better. You get the added benefit of burning some calories.
  
• Read a book  - relaxing and reading a book before going to sleep is like wiping your mind clean of every day worries. Don't read self improvement books or books that gets your brain going just before sleeping, because your brain will mull over these things while you're sleeping, causing you not to rest as much as you need.
• Meditate - Sit still, have quiet time, pray or concentrate on making your mind void of worries. It's been proven to lower stress.
• Get a hobby - do something with your hands like woodwork, scrapbooking, or anything you've always thought of taking up. The key is to get your mind off everyday work.