I need some ideas about how to get outside consistently without having to drive or really spend money

I have chronic pain and my feet could literally be propped up touching nothing but air and they will still be throbbing in pain. I had to walk the pup the other day, my ankle also had sharp pain that day and I started the walk limping and hating every step of it. By the end of the walk I noticed the pain went from a 7 or 8 to a 3. I wasn’t even limping anymore as I didn’t need to “baby” my foot and ankle. I always thought it was ridiculous when people would say that walking helps, but I actually am a believer now. So, agreed with others, start small, a couple blocks, enjoy some scenery to distract you from any initial pain as best you can, and then when you’re near home, reassess and see how you feel. Try again the next day and see what happens. Might be helpful to you as well. Just don’t over do it and strain yourself though!

get a walking stick and put on some fun music. Start a Playlist to walk by and add a new song every few days so you walk further.

That's my problem too, I get in the mindset that if I did 2 miles OK last time, I should be able to increase to 3 no problem and so on until I take the fun out of it. Then all of the sudden you are doing 5-6 miles and it's a drag. Now I'm trying to just feel good about 2 and not get so competitive with myself about it.

If you struggle to sit down with a physical book, audiobooks are a great alternative! My ADHD friends prefer them because they can also do other things while listening. Also to tack on to the above about going for a walk, an audiobook or podcast can make it more engaging. There's also audiobooks that are called graphic audio, and they kinda act out the book but vocally? It's crazy haha. They'll have different VAs for the characters and actually make sounds like sword clashes or foot steps. It's really cool. As for book suggestions, if you're into fantasy I would recommend brandon sanderson's cosmere series. They can be intimidating length wise but they're really fun and easy to listen/read. Bonus that all of the books are set in the same universe but on different planets with different magic systems, and the deeper you go, the more connections you find. And the community is really lovely as well. Lots of theory crafting haha. If youre interested, I would suggest starting with mistborn: the final empire. The red rising series is really fun light science fiction. Brent weeks is also a great kinda easy to get into fantasy author. Lightbringer series is really fun, but the night angel series is good too.

I’d say chose a book that matches your interests. Don’t feel the need to pick up heavy, classic tomes. Maybe light fiction like Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki, Eevie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. I would also recommend a book you’ve read in the past that brought you joy (for me, the Harry Potter series) Pick up anything mildly interesting and just sit with it. I put timers on to encourage me to a specific end (start with 15-20mins, I usually do 1hr)

Nope, I am prone to them too, here is a good “guide” https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a62115092/why-do-shins-hurt-when-running/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_rnw_m_bm_prog_org_us_a62115092&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23480758986&gbraid=0AAAAAC8UxKRJvUJFHmI44T5Nzs4_gLrLa

I actually lived in Myrtle Beach, SC! We were able to see the sunrise over the ocean and not the sunset. I enjoyed that and never imagined I would leave. Kinda discovered myself later on, got honest about who I am. Living on a farm in the middle of a secluded state forest has been barnone superior exhalation for me. It's soooo private. We are able to trail on private land or public land. It is like we are in our own little world. Sometimes I am in awe that America is so large that there are uninhabited areas. You know what I mean? Like the luxury of privacy in this country is still available and that blows my mind now that I am older. Imagine living in an overpopulated dystopia or like metropolitan India compared to like... A private acre. Like I thought the suburbs were the shit, but I understand the rage and hype behind country living or like living simply on a big ass property. I can't describe how intimate it feels to be fully clothed in pajamas and hiking boots, no one can see me... but we stare at our surroundings and we are so free. It is more intimate/private than nudity. The wind blows and the only possible smell is fresh wind. We look up high and see the airplanes, but they can't see us. He locks eyes with me while we hold hands in the middle of this giant field, just a gravel road beneath and he sees his companion & somehow hormones convince him I'm beautiful just like that. No makeup, no fancy clothes, just an average woman to a man way out here in the country is a luxury to a good, wholesome guy. He doesn't expect much, he's just happy he has someone with him in life. I'm glad I feel the same way. This may sound questionable, but one of the reasons I am so in love with my boyfriend is because of the beautiful lifestyle we have. We are able to afford it and everything. Have you ever had someone ask you what you would do if it was just the two of you on an island, deserted together? There are moments out here where I have thoughts that escape society/reality and it's like... I actually understand what that could possibly be like. I know I'm gushing to you; I am attempting to share a lovely series of thoughts rather than brag. I have never been happier, friend. I was in a deep, ugly, depressed f****** hole for so long. I hope you get back out there like you want 🩷🐻