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8 Ways To Break Cabin Fever And Get Out Of The House When It's The Last Thing You Want To Do

Appreciate what is outside, and don't take it for granted.

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Being outside is so important. Not only are you walking around and stretching, but you are also appreciating your surroundings and everything that you usually might take for granted. Never forget what is right in front of you, because you don't know how long it will be there.

1. Go for a run.

Get some exercise and get your heart rate up. Not only will it stretch out your muscles from sitting inside for most of the summer, but it will also make you feel better about yourself. When you do something to get your heart rate pumping, you will also feel happier because of the endorphins releasing into your body.

2. Have a beach, pool, or water park day.

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If you don't want to go outside because of the heat, then take time to cool off. Why not spend your day at a water park or enjoy the fast-paced ride while cooling down from waiting to get onto it? If you don't like rides, then get some friends or family together and take a drive to the beach. Not only will you get tan or relive your days as a child while building sandcastles, you also get to go in the ocean and enjoy the cool water. There are so many activities to do at the beach like volleyball, paddle boarding, or parasailing.

3. Go to a concert.

When in doubt, sing it out. Being at a concert is one of the most fun times you will ever have. You can sit back or stand and dance with your friends or family while enjoying live music. My favorite concerts are country concerts because they are so chill. You can sit back and listen to great music or you can get up and dance along with everyone around you.

4. Take a road trip to somewhere you've never been.

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Use the time you are sitting at home to go and explore your surroundings. Whether that's going to a different part of your city or a completely different state, go somewhere you've never been. The world is your oyster, so don't waste it.

5. Have a picnic.

Sit outside and enjoy the sound of birds chirping while eating some sandwiches and fruit with your siblings, parents, cousins, aunt/uncles – everyone. Maybe even bring along your significant other and treat them to a day in the outdoors, who wouldn't enjoy that?

6. Hang out at a park.

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Go on the swings and feel like a kid again. Try to swing into the sky and touch the clouds. If you don't feel like doing that, then just walk around the path in the park. Enjoy the feeling of the sun on your skin and the breeze on your face.

7. Do something crazy.

Go on a helicopter, skydive, or ride a hot air balloon. Do something that will make you scared - you'll have so much more fun and your adrenaline will be pumping! You also get amazing views, and what is better than that?

8. Plant something.

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Yes, I am very aware as to how random this is, but why not do it? Plant a tree, a bush, or some flowers. Not only will your parents love it, but it will also make where you live look beautiful. Flowers are a part of nature that will always be beautiful and add so much to a property. Every time you look at what you planted, you will also feel a sense of accomplishment, and who doesn't love that?

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