Pleasant Activities

 The following are ideas for ways you can take care of yourself and cultivate joy.

Appreciating someone

Attending a concert

Baking

Being alone

Being with animals

Being in nature

Being quiet

Bird-watching

Building something

Buying a gift for someone

Camping

Caring for plants

Celebrating someone

Cheering for something

Collecting things

Completing a difficult task

Complimenting someone

Composing music

Connecting with friends

Cooking

Creative writing

Crocheting

Dancing

Daydreaming

Discussing a shared interest or hobby

Doing housework

Doing a puzzle

Donating money to a good cause

Donating clothes or goods you don’t need

Drawing

Dressing up

Eating food you love

Exploring a new place

Expressing love to someone

Feeling the presence of a Higher Power

Fishing

Gardening

Getting or giving massages

Giving someone a hug

Going to an amusement park

Getting your hair done

Going on a date

Going to counseling

Going to the movies

Going to a museum

Going to a play

Going out to eat

Going to a sports event

Having a cup of coffee or tea

Having a lively debate

Having a meal with friends

Having a meal outdoors

Hearing jokes

Helping someone

Hiking

Intentional, undistracted time with someone

Journaling

Jogging

Karaoke

Kissing

Knitting

Laughing

Learning a new skill

Learning a new language

Learning a musical instrument

Listing your strengths

Listening to a podcast

Listening to music

Making food to share

Making a playlist for someone

Meditating

Mentoring a young person

Organizing your time

Organizing a room or closet

Painting

Planning a trip

Playing sports

Playing cards

Playing music

Playing with a pet

Playing a board game

Photography

Practicing gratitude

Prayer

Repairing something

Reading for pleasure

Receiving a compliment

Reconnecting with old friends

Reminiscing

Rewatching a favorite movie or show

Riding a bike

Running an obstacle course

Scrapbooking

Seeing beautiful scenery

Sending a thank you note

Sewing

Shopping

Singing

Sitting in the sunshine

Sleeping late

Smelling flowers 

Solving a crossword

Spiritual practices

Staying up late

Stargazing

Stretching

Smiling at people

Supporting a small business

Swimming

Taking a bath or shower

Taking a break from screens

Taking a break from social media

Taking an exercise class

Teaching someone a new skill

Texting or calling a loved one

Time with family

Throwing a surprise party

Training for an athletic competition

Trying a new food

Trying a new look

Volunteering

Watching TV

Working out

Writing a letter

Writing poetry

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