Get High! (Without Drugs...)

(Article for Pugwash Mag - Euphoria Issue) 


Who said you can get high without taking drugs or drinking alcohol? Here are the Top 5 ways to reach that ultimate level of euphoria...

5. Eating high energy foods.

Having a healthy and balanced diet can be a good way to feel a sense of greatness within yourself. It doesn’t require too much effort, plus, it can be fun. Rather than microwaving all your meals, or sticking a pizza in the oven, cook a meal from scratch. The British Dietetic Association says that Breakfast is the ideal opportunity to get some energy for the day, so don’t skip it.


4. Get creative.

Starting a creative project, and succeeding in whatever you’ve aimed for, can give you a nice high. Maybe you could take up Art again, since you haven’t had a go at it since high school. Or start a photography project. Seeing something you’ve achieved that you’ve set yourself that’s also pretty to look at is a great feeling.


3. Dancing and exercise.

Have you tried Zumba? Or Jazz-ercise? They can give you quite the adrenaline boost. You can go to a class with your friends, or if you’re the insecure type, buy a DVD and do it at home.
Exercise is, and always has been, another good way to gain a high. Go out jogging by Southsea Common, or join the gym. You’ll feel a sense of self-accomplishment that drugs and alcohol can’t give you.

2. See your favourite band live.

Don’t you find it annoying when a friend has seen a band live, that you know you like a lot more than they do? Go and see that band. The feeling that crawls over you, while your favourite musician is blending some sweet tunes with their instruments, is a textbook definition of euphoria.

1. Extreme sports.

The ultimate adrenaline rush for some, extreme sports are by far the best way to feel euphoric. Most sports include being in a part of the world you’d never see without trying them. Skydiving, for example, whilst pumping adrenaline through you, gives you some great views. There’s nice scenery in mountain biking, or kayaking. Find one that you think you’d enjoy, and absorb the experience completely. That’s euphoria.