The 365 Teatime Project offers 365 15-minute tea breaks designed to help you relax during the day. Each day, you can enjoy a brief moment of serenity by using the tea time ideas we've collected. This yearly experience encourages you to take time for yourself and discover the positive impact that these small breaks can have on your life.
- (Time) Organize your desk or workspace.
- Dust off a shelf or surface in your office or home.
- Write a to-do list for the next day.
- Plan a weekend getaway.
- Clean out a drawer or organize a small area.
- Clean out a refrigerator to avoid waste.
- Plan your menu for the next meal.
- Check your email to clear out spam or unimportant messages.
- (Physical) Run indoors for 15 minutes. If necessary, you can extend the duration to 30 minutes.
- Go for a brisk walk outside without any technology. While walking, take the time to observe the season and the people around you.
- Enjoy a relaxing spa day with your favorite aroma.
- Take a shower.
- Do a quick foot massage.
- Consider trying a new blend of herbal tea with vegetable as the snack.
- Practice exercise from Chinese medicine.
- Practice eye exercise.
- Do a mini facial with a face mask.
- Take a few deep breaths using a breathing exercise app.
- Imagine yourself as healthy in the future and then list the actions to take to achieve it.
- Stretch or do some light yoga.
- Review all you eat yesterday. List unhealthy ones to avoid later.
- Take a power nap to recharge.
- (Mental) Read a chapter of a book. Check our What to Read Next selections if you don’t know what to read.
- Take a few pictures for the day.
- Take a few minutes to meditate while listening to soft music or a personal affirmation recording.
- Write a journal entry inspired by Journaling Prompts.
- Water your indoor plants and trim them.
- Make a quick list of things you’re grateful for.
- Make a quick list of things you’re proud of.
- Listen to a calming music playlist.
- Practice mindfulness with a short guided session.
- Listen to a podcast episode.
- Browse through a magazine or newspaper.
- Chat with ChatGPT asking it to write a short poem, tell a joke, or share some ideas.
- Sketch something in your surroundings.
- Do a crossword puzzle or Sudoku.
- Watch a funny video clip to laugh a little.
- Do some light gardening if you have an outdoor space.
- Play a quick game on your phone or tablet.
- (Social) Send a short message or call your family member or friend for a quick catch up. You may use this time to Managing Your Dunbar Circle.
- Create a video journal (vblog).
- Watch a YouTube video.
- Watch a short, inspiring TED talk.
- Check your social media feeds for updates.
- Look up a new recipe you want to try.
- Brainstorm ideas for a new project or hobby.
- Look at old photos and reminisce.
- Plan your next birthday or a friend’s birthday event.
- (Financial) Review all your expenses last week. List unnecessary onsite to avoid later.
- Check for any online sales or deals.
- Make a list of books or movies you want to check out.
- Plan your outfit or wardrobe for the next day.
- Look up a DIY project and gather materials for it.
- Create a new music playlist.
- Sip your tea while simply staring out the window, daydreaming.
- Write a thank-you note or an encouragement card to someone.
- Research a topic you’re curious about.
- Try your hand at crafting, like making a simple bracelet or origami.
- Update your resume or LinkedIn profile.
- Reflect on your recent achievements and plan next steps.
- Clean your phone or computer screen.
- Make a quick snack to go with your tea.
- Plan a movie night or a game night with friends.
- Simply sit and enjoy the flavors and aroma of your tea without any distractions.
- Gardening: Spend time planting, weeding, or harvesting in your garden.
- Baking: Try making bread, cookies, or other baked goods from scratch.
- Crafting: Engage in activities like knitting, scrapbooking, or making DIY home decor.
- Painting or Drawing: Spend some time expressing yourself through art.
- Playing a Musical Instrument: Whether you're learning a new instrument or practicing an old one, music can be a great leisure activity.
- Bird Watching: Take a pair of binoculars and go bird watching at a local park.
- Volunteering: Spend time helping out at a local charity or community organization.
- Attending a Live Theater Performance: Check out a play, opera, or live comedy show in your area.
- Joining a Book Club: Read and discuss books with a group of like-minded individuals.
- Kayaking or Canoeing: If you're near water, paddling can be a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
- Dance Classes: Take up a dance class like salsa, ballroom, or contemporary dance.
- Attending a Sports Event: Go see a local sports team play.
- Playing Board Games or Puzzles: Spend an evening with family or friends playing games.
- Photography: Take a camera and go out to capture interesting moments or landscapes.
- Visiting an Aquarium or Zoo: Learn about different species of animals and marine life.
- DIY Home Improvement Projects: Work on enhancing or fixing up parts of your home.
- Going to the Beach: Spend a day relaxing, swimming, and playing at the beach.
- Skydiving or Paragliding: For those looking for an adrenaline rush, try an extreme sport.
- Learning a New Language: Use apps or classes to start learning a new language.
- Stargazing: On a clear night, look at the stars, possibly with a telescope.
- Make a new type of herb tea.
- Take some fresh air.
- Walk in the garden.
- Walk in the neighborhood or around the office.
- Read an entertaining website.
- Do a facial, have a mask, and relax.
- Watch a movie.
- Watch YouTube videos.
- Learn a new thinking framework.
- Learn to make a new type of salad.
- Plan a trip.
- Research something about the place you plan to go.
- Have a walk and chat with a friend.
- Take care of one plant in the garden.
- Take a photo for the day.
- Take a short b-roll video for the day.
- Check the local restaurants and plan to visit during the weekend.
- Check for a museum and plan for a visit.
- Check for a park to visit.
- Plan a bicycle trip to take during the weekend.
- Find the list of people that you just met in the past 10 days and add them to your contact list.
- Make a fruit salad for a snack.
- Write a short message to a family member.
- Write a short note to a friend asking about their condition.
- Create a new album on your phone to clean up the photos.
- Delete unwanted applications on your phone.
- Pick up a random word and check whether any apps are available in the App Store; download and try it.
- Pick a random topic and search on Google to find out people’s discussions.
- Find out the holidays coming up and plan for activities.
- Clean up one place at home.
- Practice one minimalist tip.
- Clean up the yard.
- Take a foot bath.
- Check one of your favorite artist's tour schedules.
- Play ping-pong.
- Try a vegetable you’ve never eaten before.
- Try a fruit you’ve never eaten before.
- Pick some flowers and make a small bouquet.
- Use a leaf to make a bookmark.
- Have a cardio exercise session.
- Run for a few minutes.
- Go to a high place and see as far as you can.
- Go somewhere you can see a waterfall or pond and listen to the sound of water.
- Do some meditation.
- Try one yoga pose.
- Just stretch and take a yawn. Release all the negative energy from your body.
