You are quite right Dien. I too can attest to the mood lifting effects of excercise. It never fails to get me out of the doldrums, even if only for a short while. I've heard that what happens is that your body produces more endorphins when you excercise. For those who may not be familiar with that term it refers to a body chemical that acts as a natural pain killer. I believe it is chemically similar to morphine.

I've suffered deep depression many times and I frequently turn to excercise for relief. It works.
It's a free and available tool for mood enhancement.

Another cheap and effective way to fight depression or low mood is...Chocolate. Apparently it stimulates the brain in a way similar to the sensation of being in love. No wonder there are so many chocaholics!

Great of you Dien to offer this tip. Thanks.

> Here's a secret to having a positive mental
> attitude....

> I know this word will freak some people out,
> but it's a real secret....

> The word is

> EXERCISE!

> Gary Halbert, in one of his newsletters,
> recommends starting every day with a brisk
> walk. As well as helping to keep you
> healthy, you'll clear your mind and
> re-invigorate yourself....

> There's a link between exercise and mood.
> Studies have apparently found that people
> who do some kind of regular exercise have
> fewer problems with depression. Also, those
> who do some kind of regular exercise are, on
> average, more successful than those who
> don't....

> I've only just discovered this myself. Until
> recently, I was a regular lazy slob. I
> finally have started to exercise every day,
> for MOOD reasons.... I've really noticed a
> difference in my state of mind. It sure
> helps with having a positive mental
> attitude....

> Also, I had noticed that I was doing less
> exercise on a regular basis than when I was
> working a job. When you're working a job,
> you're forced to travel to and from the
> office, perhaps walk around to a cafe to get
> some food, that kind of thing. Walking
> around is part of your day.

> But if you're making money from home, you
> don't need to walk very far! The kitchen is
> just a few steps away.... The only time I
> NEED to go out on a regular basis is to the
> post office (to mail things out), and to
> shop for groceries.... So if you are working
> from home, this advice becomes even more
> important!

> But I found the biggest benefit is to your
> state of mind.... I guess Gary Halbert
> really knew something, his advice is golden!

> So, next time you are feeling a bit down and
> uninspired, and wondering if you can keep
> going - do some exercise! Get your heart
> beating a little bit faster (don't overdo
> it). You'll feel much better, and it will
> help you to re-inspire yourself....

> And even better, make this part of your
> every day life. You'll feel better about
> yourself, and your better mental attitude
> will help you with your success! :)

> - Dien Rice