Ways to stay well (From biteback.org)

• Do a healthy amount of exercise – this has been scientifically proven to help with depression. 
• Just like exercising your body, it is important to exercise your mind. Take an interest and learn about things that you have a curiosity for
• Read good books - read things that you enjoy and things that may cheer you or motivate you
• Write - perhaps keep a journal or consider other ways that you may be able to express your ideas and creativity
• Treat your ears – listen to music that makes you feel great and that you enjoy
• Create a mantra - speak well to yourself and remind yourself of the many positive, wonderful and admirable qualities that you possess. Make this your personal mantra and repeat often!
• Give your mind a break. Think of your brain as a hard drive on your computer. If you keep opening programs, open endless spam, turn it on and off constantly, it’s not surprising that it will sometimes crash. Take a few minutes to lie down and just focus on breathing, in, out, in, out, in, out….
• This one is simple….laugh whenever possible!
• Set do-able goals - it’s a great idea to set goals that are realistic and provide you with a target and something to work towards
• Help others - there are real benefits in helping others and deriving satisfaction and meaning from these acts
• Appreciate the little things like:
• The taste and smell of a hot buttered toast
• The sun on your face
• The warm water on your back in the shower
• The love and loyalty of pets
• Being in nature
• Eat healthy foods
• Get the right amount of sleep.