By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com
With the spring season in full bloom and summer looming, it’s important to get outdoors and take it all in. Time spent outdoors (even if this means around your neighborhood) is proven to boost our mood, lower stress, and bring us a small bit of happiness. Moreover, creating a bucket list with fun things to do and to strive to complete, is another way to bring more happiness into our daily life.
We encourage you to invite a friend or family member, write a bucket list (perhaps stick it to your fridge or cupboard), and strive to complete all the fun tasks before summer arrives. Stuck for ideas? See our ultimate spring bucket list below.
- Sunrise: Wake up early, make a tasty breakfast, and watch the sunrise. Capture a photo or two to remember this beautiful and peaceful start to your day.
- Picnic: Invite your friends over, secure some fruits, vegetables, and a sweet treat or two, and venture to your local park or playground for a picnic. Enjoy the food together, take fun photos, and relish in each other’s company.
- Bike Ride: Dust off your bike and go for a ride! Invite your family along with you, bike towards an ice cream shop, or to a nearby lookout point.
- Flower Hunt: Go for a walk and search for blooming flowers. Take photos of your favorite flower blooms!
- Adventure: Search for nearby national parks or hiking destinations, and plan a day-trip with your friends or family.
- Farmers Market: Support local growers and vendors, enjoy fresh food, and browse locally sourced goods.
- Outdoor Reading: Grab your current or favorite book (click here for recommendations), and read outdoors in your backyard or patio for 15 minutes. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
- Zoo Trip: Embrace your inner-child and visit the zoo! Spot your favorite animals and enjoy some time in the sun.
- Local Gardens: Search for local botanical gardens and take a day-trip. Capture some beautiful photos, and determine which flower is your favorite.
- S’mores: With parental permission, have a bonfire and enjoy some tasty s’mores!
ABOUT THE TEENAGE AUTHORS
Mercedes Korngut, Co-Founder & CEO
Mercedes is a teen who is passionate about helping other teens find small happiness in daily life. She is the producer and co-host of podcast, Hack Your Happiness, and the editor of all Small Bits of Happiness media videos. In addition, Mercedes is a contributor to various magazines across North America, writing on the subject of happiness and parent-teen connection.
Anastasia Korngut, Co-Founder & COO
Anastasia is a passionate and talented fashion designer, and is the head of the Small Bits of Happiness designs department. Her work focuses on intentional innovation – creating products that elevate one’s daily mood. In addition, Anastasia heads social media, and co-hosts the podcast, Hack Your Happiness.
Learn more about finding bits of happiness at https://smallbitsofhappiness.com.
