How to spend more time outside

 

I have to admit that I am pretty much a hermit. I love being at home, don’t get me wrong I do go outside especially with my dog, I go out multiple times a day but really going out I don’t do that so much. Besides the walks my husband and I are taking nowadays. But I want to spend more time outside and enjoy the weather instead of hiding. I know summer temperatures will come sooner than I would like to, and I will be stuck inside again. So, while it’s still bearable and comfortable I want to use this time to spend it more outside. So how can I do that?

Instead of drinking my morning coffee I could drink it outside on the back porch watching the little birds fly around and have a nice morning outside with the ducks that hang out at the pond. Very much like I used to.

While it’s not too hot I could always walk to the store if we need just light things, instead of driving, we do have a store only a mile away. Sometimes driving just feels like a waste. The downside is that the street I need to cross is quite busy and the people don’t listen to the crosswalk since there is no light at it. But still walking might be an option.

Growing season is starting again, which means my plants need trimming and pruning. Garden work is a great way to spend time outside. My big hibiscus also grows incredibly fast so I need to stay on top of pruning him, so he won’t get too tall and peek over the roof. Now that I think of it there needs to be a lot of trimming happening just to give my plants a fresh start into the growing season 😊

I do also love taking pictures, I should pull out my big camera and start taking pictures of the wild animals we have around and of nature, that could definitely be fun and bring me outside more.

Of course, outdoor workouts and sports are another way of spending more time outside but I am looking for ways to easily incorporate it into my daily life without much planning.

If you guys have any other simple ideas on how to spend more time outside and leave the hermit life behind, please let me know. I would love to hear from you guys.