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Section summary we have with us at all times a potential friend, someone who can speak to us encouragingly,

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praise our successes, support us when we are down blan, nice experiences for us, give us opportunities

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to use our strengths and challenge us in a loving way.

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Unfortunately, we often play the role of our own enemy, being quick to criticize and slow to forgive

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ourselves, keeping ourselves from physical exercise, depriving ourselves of sleep, feeding ourselves

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unhealthy food, and minimizing our enjoyment in life.

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You will be working on a completely different approach.

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Planning your life the way you would for someone who love these plans will take care of your fundamental

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needs for nourishing food, restful sleep and consistent movement.

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They also include managing stressors you encounter and spending time in nature.

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Finally, some of the kindest things you can do for yourself are to practice gratitude and give back

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to others.

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These practices work well together.

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For example, studies of the Mediterranean lifestyle have found benefits not only of the diet but also

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of greater engagement and social activities and more physical activity.

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One study found that the Mediterranean diet alone led to about a 20 percent reduction in depression

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risk, whereas adding greater physical activity and more socializing led to a 50 percent reduction.