Pleasant Activities while Physically Distancing
As some continue to be cautious about gathering together due to Covid-19, it can be difficult to identify ways to take care of ourselves and connect with others. Here are some ideas of activities you can still do:
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Appreciating someone |
Baking |
Being in nature |
Being quiet |
Bird watching |
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Building something |
Buying a gift for someone |
Buying a gift for yourself |
Caring for plants |
Celebrating someone |
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Cheering for something |
Collecting things |
Coloring |
Completing a difficult task |
Complimenting someone |
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Connecting with friends |
Cooking |
Creative writing |
Creating a new recipe |
Crocheting |
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Dancing |
Daydreaming |
Discussing a shared interest or hobby |
Doing housework |
Doing a puzzle |
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Donating money to a good cause |
Drawing |
Dressing up |
Eating food you love |
Expressing love to someone |
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Feeling the presence of a Higher Power |
Gardening |
Getting up early |
Giving someone a hug |
Giving or receiving massages |
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Giving someone a makeover |
Giving yourself a hug |
Going on a virtual date |
Having a cup of coffee or tea |
Having a lively debate |
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Having a picnic |
Hearing jokes |
Helping someone |
Hiking |
Intentional, undistracted time with someone |
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Journaling |
Jogging |
Karaoke |
Kissing (someone you are sheltering with, with consent!) |
Knitting |
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Laughing |
Learning a new skill |
Learning a new language |
Learning a musical instrument |
Listing your strengths |
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Listening to a podcast |
Listening to music |
Making a playlist for someone |
Meditating |
Mentoring a young person |
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Online shopping |
Organizing your time |
Organizing a room or closet |
Painting |
Planning a future trip |
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Playing cards |
Playing music |
Playing with a pet |
Playing a board game |
Playing an online game |
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Photography |
Practicing gratitude |
Prayer |
Putting aside clothes to donate |
Repairing something |
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Reading a book aloud to others |
Rereading a favorite book |
Receiving a compliment |
Reconnecting with old friends |
Reminiscing |
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Rewatching a favorite movie |
Riding a bike |
Scrapbooking |
Seeing beautiful scenery |
Seeing good things happen to people |
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Sewing |
Singing |
Sitting in the sunshine |
Sleeping late |
Smelling flowers |
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Solving a crossword |
Spiritual practices |
Staying up late |
Stargazing |
Stretching |
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Supporting a small business |
Taking a bath |
Taking a break from screens |
Taking a break from social media |
Taking an online exercise class |
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Teaching someone a new skill |
Texting or calling a loved one |
Trying a new food |
Trying a new hairstyle |
Video call with a loved one |
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Volunteering |
Watching TV |
Watching a movie online with friends |
Working out |
Writing a letter |
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Writing a thank you note for an essential worker |
Writing a poem |
Writing a song |
Yoga |
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