We’re all regularly reminded of the importance of wellness but when it becomes another item on your long and overwhelming to-do list, it doesn’t feel very zen anymore and it can even make you feel more stressed or worried. That’s why today’s blogpost is all about daily moments that represent a little calm amid the storm.
Below, I’ve pulled together a list of 50 suggestions of ways to find moments of calm and relaxation each and every day but I’ve only included things that are free (or cheap) to do and that don’t require a lot of planning or free time to make it as easy as possible for you to try them out.
Sign up for a library card and check out some books
Listen to a song that makes you think of summer
Have a proper cup of coffee/tea/hot chocolate while sitting down at the table or out in the garden while having a biscuit and reading a magazine or listening to a podcast
Catch-up with an old friend (you can also do this by phone)
Go forest-bathing in your own backyard or in a nearby park or forest
Try a 10 minute yoga or tai chi routine
Listen to an audio book
Wander around in a museum
Complete a jigsaw puzzle
Take a long shower and use your favorite scented shower gel
Write a poem about the view out of your window
Try a new kind of tea and savour the flavor
Re-read a book of your childhood
Experience the power of your senses with aromatherapy
Pick a new recipe from a cookbook and give it a go
Listen to a comedy podcast
Learn some self-massage techniques
Try a guided meditation
Make a playlist of your personal feel good songs
Go for a swim
Make a vision board of your future goals
Follow a breathing exercise
Put your phone on “do not disturb”
Rearrange a small section of your home
Create a new skincare routine
Write a list of the things that bring you joy
Take care of your nails and hands
Go for a walk near a lake
Make your favorite childhood dinner
Have an indoor picnic
Start a new craft you’ve always wanted to try
Use visualization techniques
Visit a beach
Listen to some nature sounds
Watch a feel-good movie
Make a blanket fort and camp out in it
Play a boardgame with friends/family
Take a 20 minute nap
Give yourself a manicure
Print off your photos and create an album
Write down calming affirmations to repeat
Try cloud watching
Reduce your screen time
Spend time with a pet
Write down 10 things you’re grateful for
Listen to classical music
Start a scrapbook
Try a knitting project
Have an at-home spa day
Spend 10 minutes taking in direct sunlight
What is your favorite way to find calm and relaxation?
©HolisticHappiness2024
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