40 Non-Material Things That Spark Joy

Try to see your small town from a different angle. Credit: Shutterstock

5. Explore a New Place in Your Local Area

If you live in a small town, you might assume that you have seen it all, especially if you grew up there all your life. But you would be surprised just how many hidden gems you had no idea existed. A great way to find these things is to get apps like Pokemon Go. In the game, historic landmarks and artwork are marked with “Poke Stops”. These will be scattered throughout a town. More often than not, you can probably find little spots that you had no idea existed.

Small trading posts like this usually only exist in small towns. Credit: Shutterstock

You can also check out your local Facebook group for your local area. People will recommend small businesses, parks, and events. You will be surprised to see how much pops up that you had no idea about. Best of all- you might be able to make new friends.