Tanya Hvilivitzky

Any activity in nature helps your mind and creates endorphins that fight irritability, stress, and depression. Getting out of the house and into the outdoors will increase your oxygen intake, and at the same time, give you a fresh perspective. If you absolutely need an excuse to get outside, ask to take your neighbor’s dog for a walk or enlist an accountability buddy with similar health goals. A simple walk around the block can do wonders to boost your mood, too, especially if you don’t bring your phone along and just pay attention to all the sights and sounds around you instead. And if you make your walk a daily habit, even better.