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- Reach out to a friend
- Practice exchange listening
- Use relaxation Techniques
- Pursue diversionary activities
- Journal
- Get some exercise
- Get needed rest
- Listen to helpful music
- Spend time in the sun
- Eat properly
- Plan your day
- Focus on spiritual beliefs
- Participate in creativity/art
- Limit screen time
- Read a fun book
- Read an inspirational book
- Make a to-do list
- Ride a bike
- Go for a walk by yourself
- Go for a walk with a friend
- Attend a support group
- Meet new people during an outing, like at a museum
- Enroll in art classes at a local community center
- Volunteer at a food bank or a church
- Play a team sport, like basketball, tennis or pickleball
- Just sit and think positively
- Write down your accomplishments
- Do a routine activity, like washing dishes or putting away laundry
- Take a break in a quiet setting
- Take a meditative walk in nature
- Perform breathing or mindfulness exercises
- Make a list of things you are thankful for
- Draw, painting, or make pottery
- Participate in a yoga or tai chi class
- Joining a hobby club
- Watch a favorite TV show
- Watch inspirational videos
- Listen to an inspirational podcast
- Read inspirational quotes
- Do something nice for someone
- Write or text something encouraging to someone
- Do something good that you don’t feel like doing
- Do something to spoil yourself
- Clean or organize something in your life
- Help at a community garden
- Eat a favorite food
- Make a conscious effort to smile
- Look up funny jokes or stories
- Think about good memories
- What else would be helpful to do?