Pleasant Activities while Physically Distancing
As Covid-19 extends and we continue to physically distance, 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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