Characteristics of People who are mentally and emotionally healthy

People who are mentally and emotionally healthy have:

1. A sense of contentment.

2. A zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.

3. The ability to deal with stress and bounce back from adversity.

4. A sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.

5. The flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change.

6. A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.

7. The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.

8. Self-confidence and high self-esteem.

Information Source: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/mental_emotional_health.htm