Pleasant Activities
The following are ideas for ways you can take care of yourself and cultivate joy.
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Appreciating someone |
Attending a concert |
Baking |
Being alone |
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Being with animals |
Being in nature |
Being quiet |
Bird-watching |
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Building something |
Buying a gift for someone |
Camping |
Caring for plants |
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Celebrating someone |
Cheering for something |
Collecting things |
Completing a difficult task |
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Complimenting someone |
Composing music |
Connecting with friends |
Cooking |
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Creative writing |
Crocheting |
Dancing |
Daydreaming |
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Discussing a shared interest or hobby |
Doing housework |
Doing a puzzle |
Donating money to a good cause |
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Donating clothes or goods you don’t need |
Drawing |
Dressing up |
Eating food you love |
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Exploring a new place |
Expressing love to someone |
Feeling the presence of a Higher Power |
Fishing |
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Gardening |
Getting or giving massages |
Giving someone a hug |
Going to an amusement park |
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Getting your hair done |
Going on a date |
Going to counseling |
Going to the movies |
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Going to a museum |
Going to a play |
Going out to eat |
Going to a sports event |
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Having a cup of coffee or tea |
Having a lively debate |
Having a meal with friends |
Having a meal outdoors |
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Hearing jokes |
Helping someone |
Hiking |
Intentional, undistracted time with someone |
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Journaling |
Jogging |
Karaoke |
Kissing |
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Knitting |
Laughing |
Learning a new skill |
Learning a new language |
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Learning a musical instrument |
Listing your strengths |
Listening to a podcast |
Listening to music |
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Making food to share |
Making a playlist for someone |
Meditating |
Mentoring a young person |
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Organizing your time |
Organizing a room or closet |
Painting |
Planning a trip |
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Playing sports |
Playing cards |
Playing music |
Playing with a pet |
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Playing a board game |
Photography |
Practicing gratitude |
Prayer |
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Repairing something |
Reading for pleasure |
Receiving a compliment |
Reconnecting with old friends |
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Reminiscing |
Rewatching a favorite movie or show |
Riding a bike |
Running an obstacle course |
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Scrapbooking |
Seeing beautiful scenery |
Sending a thank you note |
Sewing |
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Shopping |
Singing |
Sitting in the sunshine |
Sleeping late |
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Smelling flowers |
Solving a crossword |
Spiritual practices |
Staying up late |
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Stargazing |
Stretching |
Smiling at people |
Supporting a small business |
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Swimming |
Taking a bath or shower |
Taking a break from screens |
Taking a break from social media |
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Taking an exercise class |
Teaching someone a new skill |
Texting or calling a loved one |
Time with family |
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Throwing a surprise party |
Training for an athletic competition |
Trying a new food |
Trying a new look |
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Volunteering |
Watching TV |
Working out |
Writing a letter |
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Writing poetry |
Yoga |