#292

Cultivate curiosity and engagement. If you have one, check out your local botanical garden (even in winter). If you don’t have one or can’t go in person, then try an online tour.

#290

Cultivate curiosity and joy. Go to a bookstore or your local library and spend 30 minutes checking out magazines for fun.

#286

Cultivate curiosity. Take 15 minutes to make plans to view an upcoming astrological event (e.g., an eclipse, a meteor shower, a blue moon, or a space rocket launch).

#285

Cultivate curiosity and joy. Take 15 minutes to read and rate some poetry.

#280

Cultivate curiosity. Go to the university library, in person or online, and explore the services the librarians offer.

#277

Cultivate curiosity and engagement. Learn about two random historical events.

#276

Cultivate curiosity and engagement. Do a web search for something you’re curious about, preferably outside of your field.

#266

Cultivate serenity and curiosity. Take one activity that you do often and research if there are easier ways to do it. Try search terms like “quick tips for activity“, or “how to use program/tool better”, or “best way to do activity.”

#259

Cultivate engagement. Make yourself heard, because not everyone can. If you can safely, then: Know who your representatives are. Look at their voting record, don’t just believe what they say. Write or call your local and state representatives about the issues (or whoever is in a similar position if you are outside of the US). […]

#254

Cultivate health and engagement. Go for a 10-minute walk outside. Bring a bag and pick up litter along the way.