Quick Wellbeing Activities
Try These 20 Quick Wellbeing Activities
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Watch a cute animal video.
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Write down a mantra to prepare your mind, body and spirit for the day ahead. |
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Give two minutes of undivided attention to someone in your life who isn’t getting the attention they deserve. This will help you really connect to a spouse, a pet, a child or a friend. |
How Giving your Undivided Attention Reduces Stress
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Journal before bed tonight. Writing down worries and thoughts can make it easier to sleep. |
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Feel lighter by donating some unneeded items to a good cause or charitable organization. |
Why De-Cluttering Is Important for Self-Care (and When It Isn’t)
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Get out and enjoy nature to benefit your mind, body, and spirit. |
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Sing out loud to increase endorphins and boost immunity. |
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Use guided imagery to calm your mind and body. |
Use Guided Imagery for Relaxation
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Laughter is great medicine and can lighten the mood. Tell someone a joke or a funny story. |
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Write down six things that are most important in your life today. Understanding your values helps create balance. |
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Do a random act of kindness. |
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Be present in the moment. Take 15-20 minutes to sit quietly and reflect. |
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Volunteering counteracts the effects of stress and anxiety and creates a sense of purpose. Consider how you may be able to give back to your community. |
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Reaching out to others to seek support or helping others can improve your stress response. |
How to Make Stress Your Friend
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Let go of something that no longer serves you. Try writing it down (what you want to let go) and throwing it away or shredding the note. |
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Practice progressive muscle relaxation to reduce stress and improve feelings of wellbeing. |
The Benefits of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and How to Do It
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Channel your inner-child and borrow some crayons to try the latest relaxation technique for adults . . . coloring. It’s a great way to practice being present and focused.
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7 Reasons Adult Coloring Books Are Great for Your Mental, Emotional and Intellectual Health Print your favorite page from this free Faber-Castell coloring page website. |
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Clean up something cluttered today to alleviate stress. |
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Be playful. Play a game, be silly, laugh. If you have young children, engage them in this activity. They’ll show you how to do it! |
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Before you get out of bed in the morning, reflect on five people in your life you appreciate and consider why you are grateful for them. A focus on gratitude can set a positive tone for the day. |
The Benefits of Cultivating Gratitude for Stress Relief
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