We may naturally lean in to negative bias, but it is a wonderful skill to be able to focus on small moments of joy.  Part of dealing with darker times in our mental health is in accepting that we are works in progress - flicking the light on doesn't magically heal our pains, but there are things we can take advantage of in summer that may help to lift our moods - even if only for a moment...

🟨  Going outdoors.  When we feel at our lowest, we tend to shy away from the outside world, but by doing so we deprive ourselves of some healing.  If you can take a moment to go for a walk, or sit in the garden, you'll be able to reset your focus onto the natural world and soak up the calm it can bring.

🟪  Motion.  This can also be interpreted as exercise, but it doesn't have to hold as much pressure or structure as that word can often levy.  Moving your body, whether that be through walking, surfing or dancing, makes a difference, and in summer there are more options for things to try.  

🟩  New Things or Connections.  Our brains like learning new things or experiencing new places, and in summer it becomes easier to travel or try out something new.  Setting plans in place with things you can look forward to helps to make tomorrow that bit more intentional.