List of activities that could be enjoyable
Here is a list of activities. Tick the ones you could try. Think of other ones.
It may be things you previously enjoyed, or something you want to try.
Think about what activities you could do that are free and able to be easily achieved.
You could think about activities that you can do at home versus going out.
| Examples of Enjoyable Activities | Tick | |
|---|---|---|
| Activities At Home Download a new album Learn a language online Watch TV Text a friend Kick a ball around the backyard Make a gift for someone Have a conversation on WhatsApp with a friend Watch a movie Have a bath Read a magazine Play computer games Light a scented candle Read a book Play with a pet Draw or paint Play a musical instrument Play a board game Exercise at home i.e., an online program Listen to music Knit Look at the internet Download a new series and start watching it Put on music and dance Bake a cake Phone a friend Do yoga Have a shower while listening to music Try guided meditation Activities Outside of Home Spend time in nature Go for a walk Play sport with a friend Go swimming Join a new club Go to to the beach Go running for 20 minutes Meet a friend to play sport Go skateboarding or rollerblading Have a coffee at your favourite cafe Go to the park Go to a friend's house or out for a meal Catch up with a friend at the shops Go to the museum/art gallery Join a group to help others Go to the movies Go to the gym |
Now that you have thought of a range of potentially fun activities, plan some this week.
Try adding a reminder to your phone, including which days you will do them.
Key Messages
Doing some activities that could be enjoyable regularly is a key idea to boost your wellbeing.
Look back to your list of activities and pick the top ones that you think you would enjoy most. Try even just one or two of these activities this week and see what impact this has on your mood.
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