Everyone makes mistakes but not anyone can admit making a mistake. The truth is that only dead people do not make mistakes. The idea with making mistakes is to admit making mistakes, because it is human. Afterwards, one has to get over it.

After making a mistake one has to apologize and take responsibility for their action. Trying to fix problems that intervene is a maturity proof. In order to establish peace, one has to forgive himself. Forgiving is an easy thing to say but it is difficult to do. Forgiving needs time. The one that got hurt needs to believe that the other person regrets this.


Many times, forgiving it is an aspect of respect for ourselves. We do not deserve to live in continuous tension and we were not created to punish others around us for their mistakes. It is more peaceful to forgive. People have to apologize and to forgive before their relationships tear apart. People have a tendency of seeing the good aspects in themselves and the bad aspects in others. Knowing this aspect one can change their perspective in relation to the idea of judging others.

In life, many things happen and one cannot prevent or control everything. Thus, one can try to learn from personal mistakes. It is ideal to learn from other mistakes. However many of us do not learn, not even from our personal mistakes. It is said that bad things continue to happen to us until we learn the lessons that we have to learn. It is not a matter of luck, it is just a matter of dealing with life.

The truth is that life is harsh many times but the power and the  human character is not seen or proven in happy moments but in difficult times. Determination, strength and ambition to maintain our mental and physical health are key elements fora successful life. These keys also insure a longer life and enough energy to learn and experience the important things.

Mistakes would not be made, at least, not so many, if people tried harder to do the right thing. Because people do not do the right thing many problems appear. Of course, people are not robots (and even robots have errors), so people make mistakes. Here it is not about crucial aspects. The kind of mistakes one is ashamed with and feels sorry for changes everything in his/her life. Relationships change, self-esteem changes and many other aspects: financial, economic aspects and others.

To avoid depression and to stop blaming himself one should try more. Invest time in observing your priorities, your goals. Of course one wants to be both mental and physical healthy and avoid bad habits in order to achieve new, positive habits. Establishing broader goals is very important. In the beginning one has to establish short term goals and then long term goals: 5 year goals, 10 and twenty, even thirty year goals. This offers an interesting perspective upon life and helps people focus more... At this scale one observes that life is actually short and only important aspects should be taken into consideration.

Health is a fragile, delicate aspect of one's life and once the physical health is shrinking, mental health is not far from this either. It is important to remain highly motivated. Stress management becomes more and more important. Stress it is also a positive aspect which makes people seem more dynamic, younger and attractive. Stress, in its manner helps people stay in shape. Not caring for our bodies or for our children as well as about teaching them discipline is a big mistake.

Mental health develops from childhood, with a healthy diet which considers the Food Guide Pyramid and other health recommendations which apply from the age of two. A well documented aspect is the connection between mental and physical health. People should eat nutrients in balanced proportions according to their age, the type of activity and gender. Nutritional experts consider that if children eat in a balanced manner they do not need supplements. Consequently, a complex, balanced diet is the most important one.  It is said that vitamins especially, vitamin B complex have a great impact on mental awareness and health. A healthy diet provides the necessary energy for physical and mental development. Moderate exercise is also necessary nowadays.

Art therapy is recommended to relieve stress and improve both mental and physical health. Art therapy includes music, film, dance, painting and drawing, sculpting and even acting exercises and performances. This can take place in groups or individual sessions. Group therapy also enhances social interactions, empathy and enables supporting other people in difficulty.

Risk factors include poor diet, sedentary life, poor socializing and communicative skills, substance abuse and low level of cognitive activity. Also stress and a large amount of information all at once can damage the brain. The premenstrual changes of mood can be diminished by an intake of 1,2000 mg calcium per day as the Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Alcohol abuse and other substance abuse has many bad effects on the mental health including relationship difficulties, child and spouse abuse, depression, unemployment due to poor performance at school and work. It also causes a series of severe social problems: homelessness, violence, morbidity and others. A series of disorders are alcohol-induced: dementia, amnesic disorder, psychotic disorder, mood disorder, anxiety and sleep disorders, sexual dysfunctions.

A good mental state and a good overall health can prevent the occurrences of cancer. Retaining from smoking, from drugs, or abusive consuming of alcohol improves mental health and prevents cancer. One should avoid sexual risks by being responsible with sex. Maintaining proper weight, avoiding harmful chemicals in food, eating healthy, eating more fruits and vegetables helps people prevent and diminish many of the aging problems.  Becoming more civilized and communicating in a peaceful, nonviolent manner has real benefits for both mental and physical health.

Maintaining a sound mental and emotional health is essential. This can be obtained by meditation, learning yoga or t’ai chi which relieve stress and promote relaxation and a sound conception of life. Relaxing massage, reflexology, hydrotherapy, sound therapy, visualization, spiritual cleansing rituals improve mental health. Attending group therapy, consulting a pastor for spiritual counseling, a school counselor or a psychologist can help people observe new opportunities and perspectives. Social interactions, offering and receiving social support improves mental health.

Self development and success strategies can be used to develop confidence. Time management strategies help people organize better and overcome stressful situations. Searching for information and ways of becoming a better, more successful person at work and at home helps people feel better about themselves. Leaving aside bad habits proves people that they deserve a better alternative. One should keep in mind that all negative actions in their life, steal time and energy from positive aspects. Positive aspects and energies helps people became better persons. So, bad habits do not do other than to stop you from becoming better. Better at social relationships, better at home, a better father, spouse, a better, more understanding and dignified mother and wife, a better student and employed or employee.