Having several close friends, people you can trust and with whom you share worries as well as good times, is a powerful shield against depression. A supportive, committed companion, says David Meyers, is among life's greatest joys. Men may be less likely than women to have close friends in addition to their partner. Too much or too little sleep is bad for your body and your state of mind. Getting enough rest dramatically lessens your risk of depression.
Aerobic exercise is a stress-buster and antidote to anxiety and mild depression.
It's cheap, the other side effects are positive and it's only as far away as your front door and a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Having control over our lives is important to our sense of happiness. Republished with permission. We're as likely to act ourselves into a way of thinking as to think ourselves into action.