Re: Escaping the Rat Race
-- Creativity. It keeps you fresh and your brain more active. Its are really easy solution to boredom too. The activities like painting, music, sculpture are really good examples of it.
-- Education. It can be done in any age and anywhere. It keeps you enthusiastic, curious about life and with an optimistic attitude. I think making one's self more religiously strong is a part of it.
-- Food and Exercise. Pretty obvious. Healthy brain comes with a healthy body. This also include outdoor activities and discovering nature.