2 years ago, I had no outdoor hobbies at all. For someone with anxiety it’s especially important to connect with the earth and do outdoor activities! So much has changed and I have at least 10 outdoor hobbies, it’s hard to make time for all of them! If you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, it can be hard to find as much as 10 outdoor hobbies that are truly enjoyable and relieve stress. If you think you’re the only person who has none, i can promise you that isn’t true! After reading I am 100% certain that you will enjoy at least FIVE of these 10 outdoor hobbies! Having a hobby can do wonders for your anxiety, It’s a guarantee that you will be an overall happier person. Check out these 10 outdoor hobbies and determine which one works best for you!
- Sea Glass Hunting
If you’ve never heard of “sea glass”, it is glass that has been tumbled in the sea, ocean, or lake for many years. This makes the glass have round edges and if it’s very old it will be frosted, not shiny. The glass comes from many things such as broken bottles, marbles, dishes, and there is no limit to the colors of the sea glass out there, it’s a mystery! I started collecting sea glass because I had a random childhood memory of finding some at the beach with my dad. Since then, I have been going to the beach as often as i can, out of all 10 outdoor hobbies that will relieve anxiety listed, this hobby overpowers all. I have found many interesting things such as a coin from 1918 in perfect condition and an Amethyst rock at my local beach! Here are the reasons why you need to try sea glass hunting:
- Other than the cost of gas driving to and from the beach, it’s a free hobby!
- You can use sea glass as a souvenir everywhere you travel so you don’t need to buy any silly trinkets for yourself!
- It’s relaxing, walking and listening to the waves, water lapping on the shore, birds overheard. It keeps you from overthinking life!
- It’s a fun way to get exercise!
- You will appreciate life more and have a beautiful view to enjoy.
- You can find valuable items if you’re lucky! (Someone in a Facebook group that I’m in found $20!!)
Click HERE to join the Sea glass hunter Facebook group!
- Hiking
As a child my parents always took me hiking. I’ve hiked in Niagara Falls, British Columbia, Africa, and the list goes on! This is such a fun activity and recently I found out that you can find crystals while hiking! To find Crystals you must look near areas of water. Here are the reasons why you need to try hiking:
- An entertaining way to exercise, you get to enjoy nature and beautiful scenery!
- You can take pictures to keep memories and to admire the views again!
- A fun social activity to do with friends and family!
- It’s a relaxing and positive environment to have a picnic!
- Its Free!
- Tennis
When I was younger my mom always took me to the tennis court. It was one of my favourite activities. Most resorts luckily have a tennis court as do many towns and cities! Here is why you need to try Tennis:
- Its Free!
- It’s a fun way to burn a lot of calories!
- It’s a good arm workout!
- It’s a great way to hang out with friends or family!
- There are many Tennis courts everywhere!
- Photography
This is one of my favorite hobbies ever! If you have a phone, you may as well put it to good use and take some quality pictures that you can share with your friends and family! Here is why you need to start photography:
- It’s simple point and shoot!
- You will begin to see beauty in everything (Graffiti walls, flowers, animals,etc)!
- Youre learning something new that inspires you to keep taking more pictures!
- It’s a good way to get exercise and go for a walk!
- You never know, it might lead you to consider photography as a side hustle for friends and family!
- Geocaching
If you’ve never heard of geocaching, it’s an app you download on your phone, to get directions to find mystery objects. Keep in mind you need to leave an item in the capsule if you take an item! My boyfriend and I went geocaching together. It was so much fun! Here is why you should try Geocaching:
- It’s free!
- You can use your nearby location!
- It’s a great date idea!
- A fun activity to enjoy with friends or family!
- It keeps you busy and preoccupied!
- A fun way to get some exercise!
- Roller Skating
Roller Skating is a hobby that I just recently wanted to start! It seems like such a fun hobby, not to mention, the skates are super cute! Here is why you should try roller skating:
- It’s a free activity (other than the cost of roller skates)!
- It’s a fun activity to do with your friends!
- It’s a new skill that you’re learning!
- You can roller skate almost anywhere!
- Gardening
I started learning more about gardening from my mom last year. She is completely obsessed with it and made her own little garden with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cabbage and more in her backyard! I can’t wait until I can start making a flower bed in my backyard and a vegetable and spice garden!
- A fun and well worth way to exercise!
- You won’t have to purchase as many groceries in the future, growing vegetables encourages you to eat healthier, you know where it’s coming from, and you know it’s chemical free!
- You can design your own little garden in your backyard!
- It’s a great way to spend time where you would be bored or sitting in your bed overthinking!
- You can plant flowers that you can cut and bring into the house to enjoy!
- Laying Outside
This seems very basic but it’s honestly so important for your health! Ive always loved going to the beach and tanning with my friends! Make sure to only lay outside for a small amount of time and use sunscreen!! Here is why you should start lying outside in the sun:
- It’s free!
- You can do it in the own comfort of your backyard if you can’t leave the house!
- You receive Vitamin D from lying out in the sun!
- It’s very relaxing to lie in the hot sun and listen to music!
- Going to Garage Sales
Thrifting and going to garage sales are something that my family has done for a very long time. They have always managed to find very nice items to decorate their homes. When I was younger my Grammy took me to many garage sales, and I always found awesome stuff! Here is why you should start garage saling:
- It’s a great way to spend time with others!
- You can find very valuable items for an extremely reasonable price!
- You can binge shop without feeling as guilty as spending $60 on a pair of jeans!
- One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
- Thrifting supports your local charities!
- You can outfit a new apartment for very little money!
- Why pay retail when you can get great stuff inexpensively!
- You can make money on the side reselling garage sale and thrift finds!
- Camping
Camping away from my city has been something that I have been wanting to do forever! I have only camped in my backyard, although it was super fun, I would much rather go up North to go camping. Here is why you should try camping:
- If you don’t want to go up North, have a date or camp night with your friends in your backyard!
- It’s fun and the view is always pretty!
- Food ALWAYS tastes better when you are camping!
- SMORES!! Do I really need to say any more?!!
- Communicating with nature and getting away from the fast pace of the city!
I hope at least half of these 10 outdoor hobbies looking appealing to you! If you are looking for indoor hobbies that relieve anxiety make sure to check out my post, 6 indoor hobbies that will relieve your anxiety!
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