The quality of your sleep will also improve. Studies show that even a surprisingly short amount of exercise, such as a half-hour walk, can significantly prevent depression. Treating depression, on the other hand, usually requires professional help, such as psychotherapy or medication.
2. Get a break from the grind.
When you go for a walk, you need to take your mind off yourself. For the first 15 minutes you may be able to dwell on your troubles, but the longer you walk, the harder it is to stop paying attention to your surroundings. You may find yourself stepping in a puddle, seeing a funny-looking dog, forgetting to look at the branches of a tree.
