Take a walk in the woods, by the sea, somewhere where there are trees.
Watch birds. get a field guide. Identify the birds. Figure out if youâre better than Legolas at telling a sparrow from a finch a league away (clue: sparrows are finches and some finches are sparrows).
Volunteer somewhere. Preferably with furry things you can hug.
Find a local park. Find a nature center. Cure your nature Deficit Disorder.
Get a sketchbook, go out in the woods and draw something. it matters not if you think you can draw.
Write some random poetry/thots/ramblings/drreams in your sketchbook. no one cares if you think you canât write, just do it.
Avoid the mall, itâll only reinforce the Mainstreamâs attitude that itâs all about the (%^&*^%*&^%!!!) labels.
Rent a kayak, go out on a lake (wear your PFD).
Hook your Shi-Tzu to your bike/skateboard/scooter and do some urban mushing. Dogs love to run.
Donât try it with a cat.
Skip the amusement park and find someone whoâll let you ride a horse.
Skip the mall and find a tall ship to sail on (around here, itâs between 25-65 bucks for two hours of interactive pirate adventure).
Sit under a tree and read your favorite book. Just like Frodo.
Do a photo shoot at dusk in front of a blue porta-potti⌠it looks just like a tardis when itâs a bit out of focusâŚ
Cosplay with friends in a cool location.
volunteer at the local animal shelter, walk some dogs, socialize some cats, squeeze a guinea pig, but not too hard.
See if a local park or wildlife rehabber needs help. (Call a local state or county park for info)(or google it).
Go to a museum, theyâre usually free.
Find a group of spiritually like minded people. Or just find some and see what they think (you donât have to agree).
Go to a farmerâs market. Buy some colorful veggies. Pick your own. Plant something. Even in a pot.
Do yoga, tai chi. There are classes everywhere, and lots of videos on youtube if you canât afford a class.
If you think you are truly Depressed, see a counselor. Research DBT and cognitive behavior therapy online (zenlike ways to outthink your sadness). But sometimes, it only takes participating in Life.
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