Movement

Stretches

Breathing exercises

Intentionally slow down your heart rate

Walk and .. (talk, listen to music or an audiobook, podcasts)

Elevate your feet

Lay on the floor

Nourish your body with healthy foods

Increase your water intake

Prioritize sleep/nap

Medication/supplements

Lower your caffeine intake

Take a break from social media/scrolling

Journal (brain dump or use prompts to reflect)

Read

Write (stories, essays, appreciation/thank you letters)

Reframe thoughts

Make a gratitude list

Speak kindly to yourself

Feel your feelings

Watch something funny/feel good

Identify irrational thoughts/cognitive distortions

Time block rumination

Crotchet, knit, sew

Color, paint, draw

Art/craft project

Collage your feelings

Make a wreath or floral display

Take/edit photos, make a photo album

Scrapbook

Make videos

Play board games, card games, or video games

Make/play music

Make a playlist

Puzzles

Pottery

Go to a bookstore

Watch a movie in theaters/drive in movie

Hang out at a coffee shop

Plan a friend outing or date

Plan a trip

Explore somewhere new

Host an event (game night, dinner, movie night)

Learn a new skill or language

Challenge a fear

Do a seasonal activity

Visit a museum

Karaoke

Do something you enjoyed as a child

Travel

Try a new restaurant

Look at the stars

Forage

Hike