Pleasant Activities
The following are ideas for ways you can take care of yourself and cultivate joy.
| Appreciating someone | Attending a concert | Baking | Being alone | 
| Being with animals | Being in nature | Being quiet | Bird-watching | 
| Building something | Buying a gift for someone | Camping | Caring for plants | 
| Celebrating someone | Cheering for something | Collecting things | Completing a difficult task | 
| Complimenting someone | Composing music | Connecting with friends | Cooking | 
| Creative writing | Crocheting | Dancing | Daydreaming | 
| Discussing a shared interest or hobby | Doing housework | Doing a puzzle | Donating money to a good cause | 
| Donating clothes or goods you don’t need | Drawing | Dressing up | Eating food you love | 
| Exploring a new place | Expressing love to someone | Feeling the presence of a Higher Power | Fishing | 
| Gardening | Getting or giving massages | Giving someone a hug | Going to an amusement park | 
| Getting your hair done | Going on a date | Going to counseling | Going to the movies | 
| Going to a museum | Going to a play | Going out to eat | Going to a sports event | 
| Having a cup of coffee or tea | Having a lively debate | Having a meal with friends | Having a meal outdoors | 
| Hearing jokes | Helping someone | Hiking | Intentional, undistracted time with someone | 
| Journaling | Jogging | Karaoke | Kissing | 
| Knitting | Laughing | Learning a new skill | Learning a new language | 
| Learning a musical instrument | Listing your strengths | Listening to a podcast | Listening to music | 
| Making food to share | Making a playlist for someone | Meditating | Mentoring a young person | 
| Organizing your time | Organizing a room or closet | Painting | Planning a trip | 
| Playing sports | Playing cards | Playing music | Playing with a pet | 
| Playing a board game | Photography | Practicing gratitude | Prayer | 
| Repairing something | Reading for pleasure | Receiving a compliment | Reconnecting with old friends | 
| Reminiscing | Rewatching a favorite movie or show | Riding a bike | Running an obstacle course | 
| Scrapbooking | Seeing beautiful scenery | Sending a thank you note | Sewing | 
| Shopping | Singing | Sitting in the sunshine | Sleeping late | 
| Smelling flowers | Solving a crossword | Spiritual practices | Staying up late | 
| Stargazing | Stretching | Smiling at people | Supporting a small business | 
| Swimming | Taking a bath or shower | Taking a break from screens | Taking a break from social media | 
| Taking an exercise class | Teaching someone a new skill | Texting or calling a loved one | Time with family | 
| Throwing a surprise party | Training for an athletic competition | Trying a new food | Trying a new look | 
| Volunteering | Watching TV | Working out | Writing a letter | 
| Writing poetry | Yoga | 
