Ways to regain a positive outlook on life. A far from comprehensive list.

[PoliticalMalcontent]

Last edited Sun Jun 5, 2016, 05:05 PM - Edit history (4)

I was wondering what people do to find positivity or the strength to keep going on a daily basis.

I struggle mightily with seeing the bright side and figure this might be a challenging, fun exercise through which hopefully people can benefit.

Playing with my cat helps me on occasion.

So what do you do to take your mind off of things for a bit? (List will be updated as people chime in) Additionally, at some point the list may be re-organized to make it more user-friendly. If anyone has any input on a potentially reorganized list I'd be all ears. I was thinking perhaps listing them as indoor vs outdoor activities, or free vs paid activities, or things that can be done on a whim vs things that might take a bit more planning. So many options once a good list is built!

Not everything on the list will work for every individual, but a comprehensive list may help people find something that does work.

The list:

• Interacting with loved ones, human or otherwise.
  
• Interacting with people with whom you share a common interest
  
• Interacting with strangers
  
• Support groups (Hey, congrats, you're here)
  
• Looking toward a spiritual higher power
  
• Listening to uplifting music, or music that reminds you of a happier time.
  
• Going to a park
  
• Nature walks
  
• Exercise
  
• Hiking (essentially exercise + exploring)
  
• Photography
  
• Taking up an artistic endeavor such as painting, drawing, writing, etc. Doesn't matter if you're good at it as long as you're having fun with it.
  
• Going to the library
  
• Taking a day to explore the smaller, often overlooked venues around town (art galleries, museums. etc.)
  
• Go to the zoo
  
• Humming a catchy toe-tapping tune of your own design
  
• Taking five minutes out of a busy day to just relax.
  
• Helping people (through volunteerism or simply coming across random opportunities of people in need)
  
• Stargazing
  
• Gardening
  
• Watching videos on youtube
  
• Going to a movie
  
• Going places where people are smiling or laughing (These sorts of things are contagious!)