Simple things can sometimes be a distraction from not feeling well and help promote a positive attitude. I take cuttings from my herbs and put them in these little vases that were my grandmother's. Most of the time they take root and I start new plants. I love those vases and get much joy looking at them. I constantly take clippings from flowers, plants, bushes to fill them.
I use fresh herbs a lot when cooking and it's fairly easy to grow new plants.