India, Jan. 6 -- Habits play a fundamental role in shaping your daily life and overall well-being. They may seem rudimentary, operating quietly in the background, as you grow accustomed to them to the point they become muscle memory. But here's the catch: habits have a cumulative effect. The repeated nature shapes your mental and emotional well-being in more ways than one.

Adopting healthy habits becomes a helpful path towards self-improvement. And every new year, the rush for self-improvement surges, especially regarding emotional balance. But you do not need dramatic transformations overnight. Consistency is what most miss here.

With mental health-related goals topping resolution lists at the start of the new year, it is worth taking ...