When was the last time you experienced a good, hearty belly-laugh? Have you been operating in “all work-no play” mode for too long? Maybe as the weeks of winter plod along, you’re feeling a bit blue?
Perhaps it’s time to lighten things up a tad. Here are 11 simple ways to lighten your mood, your heart, your outlook, and perhaps even your load.
Get Outside
Too many of us are spending more time than ever inside, sitting and staring at screens. The simplest way to brighten your mood is to step out into the sunshine. Take a walk around the block, around the town, through the woods, or along the water’s edge. Whatever environment you find yourself in, get out into it. The effects of nature on our well-being have been well-documented. If it’s cold, bundle up. If it’s raining (absent the risk of lightning) take an umbrella. Make getting outside part of your daily routine.
