If warmer weather has you looking forways to forget those winter aches andpains, soak in the joy of the season withsome of these activities.
- 加入一个团队。Whether it’s softballorbocci, sign up for a体育联赛。Not onlywill it get you moving, butstudies show that playingon a team boostsyour happiness andself-esteem.
- Arrange a bouquet.Fresh flowers canput an instant smile onyour face and arrangingthem exercises yourhands and creativity.
- Try geocaching.This outdoor treasurehunt is fun alone or withfriends as you use GPScoordinates and clues tolook for hidden containers.Visit geocaching.comto get started.
- Take awalk inthe woods.Immersingyourself innature hasbeen shownto lift moods andlower blood pressure.Turn off your phoneand tune into the sights,smells and sounds ofnature.
- Do some springcleaning.Clearingclutter can raise yourspirits and reduce yourstress. Cull your wardrobeand donate whatyou no longer wear topeople who will use andvalue them, which maygive you another boost ofsatisfaction.
- Try somethingnew at a farmer’smarket.Choose anunfamiliar fruit or vegetable,such as kohlrabior a different mushroomvariety, and try a newrecipe with your find.
- Practiceyogaortai chi outside.When the weatherwarms up, many studiosand centers offerfresh-air classes. Orroll out your mat in yourown backyard.
- Fly a kite.Rememberenjoying thiswhen you were a kid?One study found thatnostalgicactivities canhelp brighten your outlook.
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