Ask HN: What are the spare time activities that enhance your mood?

masturbation is one of many

I would recommend learning a musical instrument, even if you already play one, or multiple.

Going on a walk without my phone. Sitting in nature. Going hiking. Christian meditation, reading. Playing with my family. Hanging out with friends.

Petting cats, cuddling, walking, biking, cooking, baking, carpenting, watching interesting videos and good films, reading magazines like the London Review of Books, reading beautiful books, drinking good beer, coding and refactoring and documenting with the aim of making something really beautiful, playing guitar and piano, looking on Pinterest, going out for dinner, taking photos and editing them, making short films, working out, chatting, cleaning, doing jhana meditation, taking baths, traveling, ...

Going to the gym, working on my hobby projects, cuddling with my cats, being in nature, learning something new.

Welding, woodworking, fixing cars, painting and drawing, playing musical instruments, reading books.

Meditation, music, cycling.