Nature (bet you thought I was going to say "more cowbell")! As we begin to move further into April, and Spring Fever begins to set-in, I know I am itching to re-energize myself and what better way to do that than by going outside! Being outside and in nature can help ease tension and anxiety; soothe and help you cope with pain; improve your mood by helping you feel more calm and balanced; and can help bond people through stronger feelings of unity and support. If you are like me, and super excited the sun is finally shining and the air is starting (slowly, but surely) to warm up, here are some fun (and mostly free) things to do outside:
1) Go on a hike, walk, run, or bike ride
2) Stargaze
3) Watch the clouds go by
4) Explore a local park
5) Meditate or do some yoga outside
6) Go window shopping
7) Enjoy patio seating with your beverage of choice
8) Go on a picnic
9) Sit around a fire (don't forget the s'mores!)
10) Play a pick up game or catch at a local court or field
11) Climb a tree
12) Play flashlight tag with a group of friends
13) Fly a kite
14) Stage a water balloon fight
15) Go on a scenic drive (with the windows down!)
16) Check out local garage sales
17) Garden or pick some fresh flowers
18) Visit a farm or zoo
19) Go on a photography adventure or scavenger hunt
20) Grab some sidewalk chalk and let your inner artist shine
So open your windows, step outside your front door, and enjoy it while you can!
If you need more convincing of how neat nature is just take it from Lenny Pepperbottom, it's pretty neat!
Learn more about how nature impacts you here!
Have fun,
Molly
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