Mountain biking is one of my favorite things to do. If life seems to be overwhelming I try to hit the trail. As I ride deeper and deeper into the woods I find myself leaving my worries and troubles behind. It's hard to worry about things at work when your trying to figure out how your going to avoid that tree that your heading for!
If things seem to be overwhelming you maybe you should find your own little distraction. It'll give you a whole new perspective on things.

Help Yourself By Helping Others

In today's fast paced world sometimes it's easy to become self-absorbed. Work, school, family, bills. The list goes on and on. Try to take a little time, even if it's just an hour a week, to help someone. Ask for nothing in return. What you get in return may be more valuable than money. Friendships should be cherished. The knowledge that you helped someone through something that you had once been through yourself is a great feeling. It's some of the best therapy out there.
In turn, don't be afraid to accept a word of advice from an elder. You'll notice the older you get, the more you'll find they were right.

Invest in Beauty

If you foolishly ignore beauty, you'll soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you wisely invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life

Frank Lloyd Wright

Life

The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

William James