Developing great mental health is one of the most important personal responsibilities. It's no different that developing great physical health. You can learn techniques and best practices, and if you practice them with consistency, you get great results. Here are some things that have worked for me in creating a state of mind that is peaceful and allows for easy joy. Not only is there a general sense of ease in this state, but there is more room for creativity and ambition, because there's less fear and self-doubt to stand in the way.