"People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures."
-F.M. Alexander
- Read a chapter of a book.
- Write a short poem
- Create a video journal (vlog)
- Meditate for a few minutes.
- Write a journal entry.
- Sketch something in your surroundings.
- Listen to a calming music playlist.
- Try a new herbal tea blend.
- Call a friend or family member for a quick catch-up.
- Watch a short, inspiring TED talk.
- Do a crossword puzzle or Sudoku.
- Stretch or do some light yoga.
- Take a few deep breaths using a breathing exercise app.
- Organize your desk or workspace.
- Watch a funny video clip to laugh a little.
- Make a quick list of things you’re grateful for.
- Plan your menu for the next meal.
- Water your indoor plants.
- Dust off a shelf or surface in your office or home.
- Write a to-do list for the next day.
- Browse through a magazine or newspaper.
- Do a quick foot massage with a massage ball.
- Listen to a podcast episode.
- Take a brisk walk outside.
- Practice mindfulness with a short guided session.
- Plan a weekend getaway.
- Check your social media feeds for updates.
- Do a mini facial with a face mask.
- Look up a new recipe you want to try.
- Clean out a drawer or organize a small area.
- Brainstorm ideas for a new project or hobby.
- Look at old photos and reminisce.
- Check your email to clear out spam or unimportant messages.
- Plan your next birthday or a friend’s birthday event.
- Do some light gardening if you have an outdoor space.
- Play a quick game on your phone or tablet.
- Take a power nap to recharge.
- 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.
- Take a spa.
- 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.