Your are an introvert, she is an extrovert.

I often find being with lots of people draining, and need to re-energize in solitude. I lean towards being an introvert myself.

An extrovert gets charged up being around many other people, just the opposite of the introvert.

Bike ride....the more strenuous...the better!

^^^Lately this is how I've lifted my spirits too. Get out and ride the bike.

Grandkids are the ticket for me, play with the dog if they are not around

I don't get down too much, I am a pretty lucky mug and feel quite blessed practically 100% of the time

Recently, I've been in a bit of a funk, upcoming back surgery and seriously difficult time with my employer.

My children and wife have been bringing me more joy now than ever. I get lost in the simplicity of enjoy their existence.

Driving the 911 is a top one as well, but with a popped engine, that's out...

Working in the yard.

Exercising

Driving the 911 is a good one for me. I just finished a 5,400+ nile road trip in the 911 two weeks ago. On Sunday I will be back in the 911 with my helmet on screaming throught the autocross pylons with a big stupid grin on my face. I don't care even a little bit about how fast or slow I am compared to the other cars. I just go have fun. Best way to spend $20 in a 911 is at our autocross.

I am almost never feeling "down" because life it too short to go through it feeling sorry for yourself. Get out there and enjoy life while ya can.

It's music and art for me. I got to find an activity.

Sitting around and moping is unhealthy.

I know you didn't mean that in a mean sort of way...
But...
Not everyone can "just be happy"
Whether it be from health problems, a chemical imbalance in their brain, or just life dealt them a bad hand (born in a third world country living with sub par sanitation etc.).

I suppose my spirit hasn't really been *down*. I'd like to think I'm a generally positive and optimistic person. If I need to take my mind off something, I use either music, cars or guns as an escape. Working out works too.

I buy car parts.

If I'm really depressed, I buy a whole car. It may or may not run.

Take the kids out shooting or fishing, or both. If not that, something else with the family.

Hookers and blow......

A spirited motorcycle ride. Resets the clock for me every time.

This:
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My go to when I get home in time is to get in my Ranger ATV and take my three dogs on a jaunt around the farm. I stop every few hundred yards, watch them swim, dig for moles and voles, chase birds and live the dream.

It is a riot.

I walk them every morning as well, but that is for me.

I was just going to say take a ride out in the boonies with the RTV. I fitted it with a radio and MP3 player. Just turn off the phone, the 2 way radio, and disappear with the dogs and some cigars.

Ride one of my bikes.

An early morning walk along the beach. Just me and the birds.
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You said NO alcohol.

I like charging around in the hills with the dogs chasing rabbits, chatting with other dog owners.