Sometimes you feel a little off, a little down, or in need of a little day-maker. If today is one of those days, take a look at these 25 things that could brighten your day WITHOUT the use of an electronic device:
1. Go on a drive without a planned final destination.
2. Meditate for 30 minutes.
3. Pet a dog (your own dog, your neighbors dogs, even a random dog.)
4. Look at yourself in the mirror and pick out 5 things you'd never change.
5. Take a nature walk.
6. Drink a glass of wine (or a shot of tequila, your choice).
7. Go to the farmers market.
8. Go on a lunch date with your one of your parents (or both).
9. Think of 5 people you're thankful for.
10. Tell yourself a joke -- and then laugh at yourself for doing so.
11. Buy the CD of an artist you've never heard of and listen to it all the way through while you go for a drive out in the country (yes, it's partially an electronic thing but you're not physically LOOKING at a device while you do this).
12. Begin planning a trip to your favorite place.
13. Go to the nearest humane society and volunteer to foster a pet.
14. Go for a run.
15. Eat an entire pint of your favorite ice cream.
16. Make up a new word and try using it in a sentence to a stranger.
17. Consider 10 ways your life could be worse (then acknowledge how great your life is).
18. Hold a baby (until they start to cry)
19. Eat your favorite candy bar, or 5 of them.
20. Watch the sunset.
21. Star gaze.
22. Read a book.
23. Go to a yoga class.
24. Paint pottery.
25. Engage in some retail therapy.