• @Daryl76679@lemmy.ml
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    1110 months ago

    Playing music is really important to me. Even something as simple as completing a scale brightens my day a little bit. Reading, though it my favorite activity. There’s so much peace to be had by becoming immersed in the written word. So much freedom to take what is there an empower it with your imagination.

  • Γ7Σ
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    610 months ago

    Just being outside in the nature and enjoying all the different shades of green :)

    • Helix 🧬OP
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      310 months ago

      Yeah, green is actually my favourite colour and since I’m going hiking more often I finally figured out why 😃

  • alex [they/them]
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    610 months ago

    Running, as for several people above. Singing / dancing (very poorly) as well. Journaling / writing down my thoughts when they get overwhelming.

    On a regular basis, reading. It’s not a quick pick-me-up when I’m not doing great, but it improves my overall well-being.

  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
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    410 months ago

    I got into nature photography a few years ago, and it’s been a really fun hobby. It gets me out of the house, and I’ve discovered a lot of local wild life that I didn’t know about. I post some pictures here.

  • @russjr08@outpost.zeuslink.net
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    310 months ago

    Programming, funnily enough! Well, usually that is… Working on a project and popping on some music along side generally leads to a good time.

  • Hellfire103
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    310 months ago

    Mostly distraction. I listen to a lot of music, watch cartoons (I’d recommend The Owl House, if you haven’t seen it), and (for an unknown reason) I can hyperfocus. I’m also growing Padrón chillies and chestnut mushrooms.

    • Helix 🧬OP
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      210 months ago

      You can choose to hyperfocus? Only when you’re listening to music and watch cartoons or whenever you like?

      • Hellfire103
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        110 months ago

        I can’t control the actual hyperfocusing, but I can control the cause; so yeah, when I’m listening to music, watching cartoons, programming, or doing exams.

  • @gzrrt@lemmy.ml
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    210 months ago

    Swimming. The best all-around exercise (IMO) that doubles as a kind of daily meditation

    • Helix 🧬OP
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      210 months ago

      Pool or lake? Or both? How often do you swim? Just came back from swimming as I read this 😃

      • @gzrrt@lemmy.ml
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        210 months ago

        Good choice! Usually just laps at the pool for me, since I’m in a pretty dense / built up area. Ideally can get over there 4-5 times a week… pairs really nicely with strength training too (if there’s time for that in the same day)