Having grown up in a mountaineering family, I have long known about the benefits of a good, hard walk. My father would likely also add that often a bit of proper solitude on a hike helps a lot. Getting away from all the distractions of modern life and just putting one foot in front of the other helps to clear the head and get body and mind back together. It may not solve all your problems but if certainly helps put yourself in a position where you can deal with them better.
I also really like the gym for this. I find it interesting that, as someone who has suffered from bad depression on several occasions through the years, the periods where it was at it's worst were those when I wasn't getting enough quality physical exercise on a regular basis. Several times a week now I like to go to the gym, stick some Jeff Mills on my Ipod and work out until I can't do any more. It's not foolproof, of course, but it helps keep the wolf from the door.
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