Let's go on a thinkers' scavenger hunt! Post each of your finds as a comment on this page, where we can enjoy them together. The Thinkery cultivates three things, and each scavenger hunt item corresponds to at least one of these. THINKER SKILLS & TRAITS Post a photo of something (or describe something) that illustrates … Continue reading Go on a virtual scavenger hunt!
1 Go outside. 2 Connect with a friend by phone or message app. 3 Name three things you're grateful for. 4 Take a virtual hike (such as this one). 5 Do something to help someone else. 6 Laugh at this joke: A grasshopper sits down at a bar. The bartender says, "We have a drink … Continue reading 6 things you can do for cognitive health right now
Due to the current unpleasantness, our local meetup community is not gathering. One of the activities we do is nature therapy. More and more evidence shows that time in nature is healthy for our minds. It can lift our mood, improve our focus, lower stress and anxiety, and promote clearer thinking. As we bask in … Continue reading DIY nature therapy
"Put it on the ground!" The woman ahead of me on the hiking trail mildly admonished her small son, who was lagging behind her. I thought the child must have picked up a worm, or doggie doo, or a bad habit. As I got closer, though, I saw that the boy was holding a huge … Continue reading “Drop the leaf, Louie”
