Strategies to get Outdoors
Venturing outdoors even for a few minutes can create remarkable benefits for our health and well-being. Whether it’s a quick stroll in the park, a moment of mindfulness in a natural setting, or a breath of fresh air, these simple acts can help create a sense of balance in our busy lives.
Less Time and Planning
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step outside for a breath of fresh air
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go for a walk
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read outdoors
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pick wildflowers
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cloud watch
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journal outdoors
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watch a sunrise or sunset
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birdwatch
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take a sunshine break
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garden
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meditate outdoors
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pull off dead leaves or flowers off plants
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eat a meal outdoors
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stretch outdoors
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draw or paint outdoors
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water outdoor plants
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take a pet for a walk
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ride a bike
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wash your vehicle
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pull weeds
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stargaze
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throw a ball or frisbee
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tidy up outside
More Time and Planning
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gather or grow food
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have a campfire
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go for a hike
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go on a picnic
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play an outdoor sport
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go swimming outdoors
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join a walking tour
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have a BBQ
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take pictures outdoors
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join a walking or hiking group
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try geocaching
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volunteer for a group that meets outdoors
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participate in an organized fun run or walk
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visit a botanical garden
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visit a farmer’s market
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go to an outdoor festival or concert
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view street art
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attend an outdoor exercise class
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visit a park
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do an outdoor workout
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watch a movie in your backyard or on your deck
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take an outdoor class
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relax in a chair or hammock outside
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play a yard game like lawn darts or bocce ball
