Exercising even half the recommended amount can help prevent depression

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4. yoga always helps me crawl out of the hole.

my base routine is only about 10 minutes. but i have another 5-10 i try to do regularly. when i hit the point where i look forward to it, i know i have climbed a few steps.
the other benefits are that i start my day by doing something for myself, and i get those points.
i listen to some of my favorite music when i do it. it has to be something i know well, so it just runs in the background.
and it's a barometer for how i'm doing. if everything is strong and steady, i'm good and ready for the day. if i keep falling out of my tree, i take a nap.

music is a whole other topic, but i am using it as a jump starter these days. sitting on my ass, telling myself to get up, not listening to myself, ok, fine, hit the music. turn it up loud. dont walk, dance.