What do you do when you need your spirits lifted?

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

One thing that does not pick me up is interacting with other people. I just want to be left alone. My wife cannot understand this, as she wants to talk when she's down or upset.

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.

[stevej37]

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

[Scott Douglas]

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

[Tobra]

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

[911SauCy]

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

[GH85Carrera]

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.

[jcommin]

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

Sitting around and moping is unhealthy.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

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.

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.).

[wildthing]

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.

[SiberianDVM]

I buy car parts.

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

[pwd72s]

[flipper35]

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

[Joe Bob]

Hookers and blow......

[Chocaholic]

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

[fintstone]

This:
Loud sex and failing the attitude test gets jail time

[Seahawk]

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.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

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.

[Racerbvd]

Ride one of my bikes.

[Jolly Amaranto]

An early morning walk along the beach. Just me and the birds.

[Bill Douglas]

You said NO alcohol.

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