Sometimes, depression can make someone feel isolated, alone, or withdrawn from others. Spending time with people you care about is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress and feel better and more balanced in your mood. Spend time with friends and family in person as much as you can. While technology makes texting or emailing easy, you'll benefit more from seeing someone face-to-face. Have a weekly get-together with friends or family over dinner. Meet your friends for a workout class or for coffee. You may find that socializing wears you out more quickly when you're depressed. It is okay to rest and have alone time afterward, just make sure that you are socializing regularly and not isolating yourself. Exercise is a great way to beat stress, feel energized, and balance your mood. In some studies, exercise is just as effective as medication in treating mild to moderate depression. Schedule your exercise during a part of the day when your energy is highest. This may be first thing in the morning or during your lunch break. If you don't like going to the gym, focus on other physical activities that you enjoy. For example, take a morning walk with your dog or start attending karate classes. Don't be afraid to start small. Even 10 minutes each day is better than nothing. Feeling relaxed can help you cope with the symptoms of depression, deal with stress, and increase your feelings of well-being. Spending time relaxing can help you work through stress and help to stabilize your moods. Aim to do a relaxing activity for 30 minutes each day. Watching TV doesn't count! Find relaxation methods that feel good to you. Try daily yoga, qi gong, tai chi, and meditation. Feeling depressed can make you isolate yourself and withdraw from activities you enjoy. Do something you enjoy or try a new hobby and stick with it, even when you dread leaving the house. Doing something you enjoy can help boost your mood and increase your self-esteem. Creating something (like woodwork or sewing) can bring satisfaction. Try painting, planting a garden, or learning a new language. If you feel like skipping the activity, try telling yourself you will just go for 20 or 30 minutes and then you can leave if you're still not feeling it. You may find that, once you get over the hump of getting out, you will enjoy yourself and want to stay. The foods you put into your body can affect how you feel. Avoid substances such as tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and sugar, as these can affect your mood. Focus on eating several small meals throughout the day in order to maintain your energy levels. Pay attention to your nutrition to make sure you are eating healthy, balanced meals that contribute to your health, not take away from it. If you struggle with eating healthfully or have dietary restrictions, consider working with a dietician to help you eat better.
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One-sentence summary -- Spend time with friends. Exercise regularly. Practice relaxation. Enjoy a hobby. Eat healthfully.

"Therefore" will not work in all sentences. It has a very specific meaning and is only appropriate to use in certain situations. The best way to remember when it is appropriate to use "therefore" in a sentence is to consider if you are using it to show cause and effect. In other words, does the first statement lead to or cause the other statement? If not, then "therefore" is probably not appropriate for that sentence. For example, use "therefore" to show the cause and effect relationship between these two statements: "John studied hard for the math exam. He got an A+." Your revised sentence would read: "John studied hard for the math exam. Therefore, he got an A+." Another example might be, "People who exercise regularly enjoy better health. You should exercise." Adding "therefore" will improve the flow between these two ideas as well. "People who exercise regularly enjoy better health. Therefore, you should exercise." " "Therefore" may be used to replace some other words and phrases, but it is important to check the meaning first. Not all transition words and phrases can stand in for "therefore." For example, "Sally passed her drive test. As a result, she received her driver's license." You can replace "as a result" with "therefore" because it has the same meaning as this phrase. Don't use "therefore" in place of a coordinating conjunction in most cases. Coordinating conjunctions include the words for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Each of these terms has a specific meaning and they are not interchangeable with each other or with "therefore." Always check the meaning of a word or phrase before you use it in a sentence. Including the word "therefore" in your writing is a great way to improve the flow of your writing. A sentence or paragraph may sound choppy without transitions, but adding a transition word like "therefore" can help to eliminate that choppiness. Try reading your work out loud to find places where you might need a transition, and then check to see if "therefore" could work in that instance. For example, these sentences sound choppy as is: "The weather was hot. He wore shorts and a T-shirt to school." However, adding a transition word like "therefore" improves the flow: "The weather was hot. Therefore, he wore shorts and a T-shirt to school."
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One-sentence summary -- Use "therefore" to show cause and effect. Replace parallel meaning transition words and phrases with "therefore. Include "therefore" to improve sentence flow.

The spindle will run over the mouth of the well, and can support a small bucket to make your wishing well look more like a real one. You may use a strong, 1" (25 mm) thick dowel, but since these are difficult to find, consider using a length of 1 x 1 (25 x 25 mm) lumber instead. Cut this to a length that can extend across the full outer diameter of the well, plus at least an additional 6 inches (15 cm). The spindle will need to fit through holes in the roof supports. If you are building an extra-small wishing well, you may need to use a smaller spindle. You'll need a similar piece about 6 inches (15 cm) long for the handle, so save the scraps from cutting. Drill holes large enough to fit the spindle. Choose a location high up on the roof support, but below the roof, and measure from the well edge to make sure the two holes are at the same height. Push the spindle through the holes. Using the scraps of lumber from this project, cut out two washers a bit larger than the spindle. For most wells, square or round washers 1.5" (38 mm) across (and any thickness) will work. Drill a hole 1" (25 mm) in diameter through each washer. Push a washer onto each end of the spindle, until it is flat against the frame. Use wood glue to attach the washers and frame. Cut a rectangle of lumber about 2" x 3" (5 x 7.5 cm), and drill two 1" (25 mm) holes into it. Place one hole onto the spindle and attach it using wood glue. Cut a piece of dowel or lumber about 6 inches (15 cm) long, using the same size of lumber you used for the spindle. Stick this handle through the remaining hole on the rectangle, and attach with wood glue. You can now turn the spindle by rotating this handle. Select a mug, cup, or small bucket that you don't mind exposing to an outdoor environment. Tie a short length of rope onto the handle, and tie the other end onto the spindle. Use a strong glue to fasten the rope permanently to the spindle, allowing you to raise or lower the bucket. A tightly made barrel wit a bottom can hold water, but keep in mind that standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquito larvae. Place a small, dark-colored trash can or bucket at the base of the well instead so you can easily lift it out and empty it. Better yet, place an open-bottomed well over a small fountain pipe attached to your irrigation system for a burbling well. Alternatively, fill the well with soil instead, and plant flowers.
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Create a spindle. Fit the spindle through the roof supports. Attach the spindle using homemade washers. Create a handle. Tie a cup onto the spindle. Add water (optional).