Visit a local brewery with friends. Pick a variety you normally wouldn’t drink. Ales, IPAs, stouts, reds, hefeweizens, porters. There are endless styles of beer to try. Share inside jokes. Enjoy each other’s company. Cheers with friends.
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#35 – do a crossword
Crosswords are not easy. Do one every day and over time you will get better and better. Soon you will be able to complete the whole thing. Over time doing crosswords helps keep your mind active.
#34 – wear a wristwatch
Even though most people in Western countries these days claim they don’t need to wear a watch because they use their cell phone to tell them the time, there is still something classic and sophisticated about wearing a wristwatch. Get something you think is classy, pretty, fun, or cool. Rock that watch.
#32 – hike
Hiking is not only great physical activity, it is great mental activity. Whether you go alone, with a friend, or with your dog, use the time to enjoy the scenery. Mountains, fields, forests, or beaches, there are a lot of diverse environments that can make for nice hikes. Always hike safely, and leave no trace.
#30 – sing
Sing in the shower. Sing in the car. Sing with friends. Even if you are out-of-tune, or don’t know all of the lyrics, don’t be afraid to sing.
#29 – soak up the sun
Sunlight helps ward off depression. Sunlight helps our body produce vitamin D. Sunlight warms us up. Sunlight provides us with energy. Try to spend at least a few minutes in the sun everyday you can. It will make you a happier, and healthier, person.
#27 – learn to sew
Whether it’s for replacing a lost button, making your own pillows or curtains, or designing an elaborate costume, everyone should learn to sew. It can be a simple whip stitch that you sew by hand, or go all out and buy a sewing machine for heavy-duty projects.
#23 – put yourself first
If you are not well, physically or mentally, you cannot be there for those who need you. Don’t get so wrapped up in other people’s needs that you forget about your own.
#22 – say “i love you”
You know you want to. Let it out.
#17 – smile at strangers
Chances are they will smile back.