8 new activities to try, just for fun

New experiences are good for our emotional health. They stretch us and help us feel challenged. And trying new things gives us a hit of dopamine, which gives us the feeling of being rewarded. It’s OK to start small. Here are some ideas to get you started.

1. Try a new food. Spice is the variety of life!
2. Buy a yoyo or other toy from your childhood.
3. Try pickleball with a friend.
4. Listen to a new genre of music
5. Visit a new park.
6. Find a bench and watch the birds.
7. Take a new route to someplace familiar.
8. Try a water sport, like kayaking or paddleboarding.