Hiking is one of my favorite activities because it connects me with nature and releases endorphins. You can find anything you want to do in any location with a little research. Cercedilla, 马德里一个多雪的社区, 西班牙, is where I found a breathtaking hike with views of the four towers in 马德里. I took labeled hiking trails and saw views that I wouldn’t have seen if I never discovered the things I enjoy doing in my new location.  

步骤2:

在你的新环境中简单地观察大自然.  

底伯神庙, an Egyption temple built in the second century BC, is one of the coolest places in 马德里 to watch the sunset. 在周末, it's the best place to watch the sun paint the sky, 听听现场街头音乐家的演奏, and take in the spectacular view of Palacio Real. 

步骤3:

Develop mindfulness while traveling by dating yourself.  

That is, go out to a restaurant, museum, or people-watch in a park alone. Doing these activities solo is important because it encourages self-love and confidence. I decided to treat myself to lunch at the Guiness Book of World Records' oldest known restaurant, 没去过,暂时.



午饭后, I went to read a romance novel in Retiro Park (another little-known form of therapy), where I saw fountains and many people rowing boats on the lake. 

步骤4:

尝试新事物.  

Visiting museums and parks became one of my favorite ways to explore mental creativity. 探索公园好吧 truly feels like you're in another world.



我最喜欢的一件艺术品 在马德里留学 一定是索尼娅·德·克拉梅利. This painting reminds me of what divine feminine is and there’s so much to see and feel whilst looking at it.



另一件事是尝试新的食物. 食物是燃料, and it'll power you through your studies and many hours of exploring new cities. You may believe that you're an expert on your favorite dish, but are you? You run the risk of missing out on a dish that you could possibly enjoy if you never try new things.



Trying new meals also adds new nutrients into your diet. 吃是我最喜欢的地理课. 加泰隆尼亚香肠，西班牙小吃 巴塞罗那这是一道令我惊喜的美味佳肴. 

步骤5:

和你关心的人联系.  

I had the pleasure of meeting a friend from my hometown in 巴塞罗那, but this isn't always possible. Seeing faces that remind you of home is the best way (for me) to cope with homesickness. My high school friend, Morgan from New Jersey, 在法国留学 在巴塞罗那见到了我! 话虽如此, journaling is a great way to maintain wellness because it allows you to not only talk to yourself about your day, but also to reflect on it and discuss it with loved ones later. 

The best things happen when we step outside our comfort zones and say yes to adventures. And these are good strategies for maintaining 心理健康! How did you prioritize 心理健康 while you studied abroad?