If the gym isn't your cup of tea, go outside: take a walk, a run, an urban hike. The Bay has no shortage of footpaths or bike lanes, what are you waiting for? Prefer a group setting? Run Bay to Breakers in your skivvies. Assemble a Color Run team. Just make sure you get your butt in gear. Besides, being fit gives you more stamina and generally makes you more fun at parties. Your quest for fitness may lead you to try yoga. If you're already a fan, then you know the tremendous benefits of this practice go far beyond fitness. Yoga allows you to bring your mind and your body together. It allows you to reach a meditative state, to push yourself, to focus, to find balance and to fully let go. It's awesome. And around here it's everywhere. My favorite studio in San Francisco is Yoga to the People, with a sliding scale fee and numerous class offerings, no one has to do without their yoga.

You're all limbered up and eating well so it's time to talk about your mind. It's no secret that you're at your best when your thoughts are clear and free flowing. That's why the next step is so crucial.

3. Daydream

It is imperative that you give yourself some quiet time to just let your mind wander. You cannot schedule every moment. You cannot spend 100% of your time with your face buried in a screen. The Internet is pretty awesome but so is your imagination. Play a movie inside your head. Stare at a large body of water. Think of everything or nothing, just let your mind go. I promise it'll come back. Giving your brain a little break only strengthens it. Some of the best ideas come from relaxed brain, so give yourself a break every now and then.

4. Sleep

Coffee's great and all but, you must rest, child. Allowing your body to fully rest is essential. In fact, it's your responsibility. Some people require more sleep than others; make sure you get what you need. Make the time for rest and don't feel guilty about it. Go ahead and enjoy ever second of sleep, you earned it. When you're body is filled with junk food and booze, your sleep sucks. I mean, sure you sleep a lot but it's not restful or reenergizing. But when your body has been fueled by whole food and jumping jacks, sleep is awesome and fulfilling. Choose option "B" whenever possible.

"Now that takes care of our minds and bodies, but we should do something good for mankind or the planet for a couple of hours." - Cher Horowitz, Clueless

Cher is right; once your mind and body are in the swing of things, you're ready to take it to the next level.

5. Be Grateful

It's easy to list your troubles. They can pile up quickly and really snowball if the mood is right and that gets real messy real fast. The easiest way to pump the breaks on that freight train is to simply be grateful for what you do have. Just think about the things that you have going for you -- I'm breathing! I have arms! I make delicious soup! -- whatever it is, big or small, just think of it and be grateful. I know it sounds hokey, but the positivity you put out will come back to you. If you're having a particularly bad day or just feeling down, the fastest way to pick yourself back up is to help someone else. Donate your clothes, or your time, or your blood. Pick up trash, paint a building, feed someone who's hungry. Invest in a local business' K ickstarter campaign or look around your neighborhood for opportunities to volunteer. If you are able bodied, there are bodies that need your help. And besides, helping others feels good, so everyone wins.

And finally, the part I'm still working on...

6. Be Fearless

Going with the flow is cool but never lose sight of who you are. You are awesome. You're probably a little weird, you probably have different opinions than other people, but that's rad. All those little quirks are what make you you. Don't be afraid to be yourself. When you love you, the world will love you back. Haters can buzz off.

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Partied Out: A Guide to Repairing Your Mind, Body and Soul