And ask about exercise. Exercise can help get your mind off negative thoughts, which can be especially important when you're depressed. Fast-paced sports that require concentration, like tennis or racquetball, may be most helpful in this regard. Solo exercises, like walking, running, biking, and in-line skating, offer a time to work out hard feelings and aggression or simply calm your mind and think about nothing in particular. Exercise helps you feel alert and refreshed and promotes creativity, all of which can lift your spirits.
Exercise is a release.
Exercise may also cause positive changes in the brain, releasing a substance called serotonin that contributes to feeling relaxed and satisfied. And don't take on too much too soon. Just try to be active in some way every day, even if it's not a complete workout. The mental and physical benefits of daily exercise could give you just the lift you need. The McGraw-Hill Companies.