With all of the white snow melting right now in mid-March, that can only mean one thing: SPRING! There are a lot of things going on right now with the warm weather finally reaching us (although if I remember correctly, the other three years I've been here, it always seemed to come in April...oh well!). With the beautiful weather outside right now, there are going to be plenty of things out there to do! Here is what you can do to enjoy the fulfillment of the changing weather (besides the allergies that I'm going to have during this time):
1. Spend more time outside
Get more active! Send that lazy bum of yours off the couch and outside! Run around, jog, walk and get in shape! This is a great time to start a fitness routine for anyone who is interested in being outside. Just remember to bring some sunscreen, depending on what is happening out there and choose the right SPF, otherwise you'll end up fried like a stick of beef teriyaki!
2. Do activities outside
That is the key right there! Play some basketball, golf, tennis or some kind of sport that will have you staying fit and having fun. Have some kind of a picnic outside for those who like to eat outside and spend time with the people you know. Hey, that even means that you could climb Mount Monadnock as well (just make sure you don't go alone! It's easy for one to get lost on the mountain!).
3. Interact with the environment
Like the 2nd tip, mountain climbing/hiking is good, going out in the woods and getting in touch with nature is fun (just don't get TOO in touch) and even go out on the water and do some kayaking or even to swim. Just have a lot of fun out there and leave things as they are (I'm referring to all of those litter bugs out there!).
4. Admire the scenery
Something that I always enjoy, no matter where I am is the scenery. I sit back and think about the scenery that I'm observing and what it has been through. I look at the trees, bodies of water, the sky and realize just how lucky I am to observe such magnificent wonders. Great, now I'm sounding like my sister (although admiring such things is always good to do). When outside, if you have time, reflect on the scenery and your own personal thoughts if you want to. This of course doesn't mean that you have to analyze your soul and personal chi. Just do it because it feels right.
5. Being outside makes you happier
This is true to everyone, including myself. For the most part, I have been cooped up inside, whether it is for classes, work, not feeling well or even because I forget just how beautiful it is outside. There are times when I feel miserable inside, but when I am outside, I feel refreshed and happier with myself. That's all there is to it. It improves your mental mood and makes you really happy! Happy as a kid in a candy shop (mmmm, candy! Those peanut butter cups in my room aree really tempting right now...).
But what I'm trying to say here is to do things that are fun and when you're outside, it makes you feel better both physically and mentally. So just do it! Great, now I sound like I'm advertising Nikes! See you next time!
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