• Watch comedians. Let Jay Leno, George Carlin, Roseanne Arnold, Bill Cosby or anyone else you like tickle
your funny bone. Laughter can change your whole outlook on life.
• Crochet or knit. Both activities can be very entertaining. And you can see the results of your labors quickly.
Even if you've never done either before, you can easily learn to make simple afghans, scarves, shawls or hats
for yourself or as gifts for others.
• Collect stamps, coins, figurines, recipes, sports cards or anything else that catches your interest. Collecting
gets your mind working on organizing, classifying and physically arranging your collection, as well as on what
you need to make the collection more complete.
• Set up a golf putting course in your home or yard. A very simple arrangement is all that's needed. It will give
you an opportunity to stay active and give you a challenge every day.
What kind of recreational activity you pursue is entirely up to you. But whatever you choose as a diversion should be just that—something enjoyable and fun that diverts your mind away from your illness. The relief from stress and the positive attitude fostered by enjoyment can be critically important to your recovery.
