Pleasurable Activities Exercise
I found this. I thought it could be helpful :)
Instructions: Choose at least one activity per day to engage in this week.
Meditating or praying
Making plans for the future
Finishing something
Talking with a friend
Watching TV
Sitting/lying in the sun
Listening to others
Drawing
Playing an instrument
Looking outside
Watching people
Watching a movie
Meeting a friend
Repairing something
Wearing nice clothes
Taking care of plants
Going to a party
Thinking about buying things
Thinking Im a good person
Writing a letter
Cooking
Sleeping
Fixing your hair and makeup
Day dreaming
Making a list of tasks/goals
Watching sports
Thinking about pleasant events
Writing in a diary
Reading a letter
Discussing books
Having lunch with a friend
Solving riddles/puzzles
Looking at/showing photos
Reflecting on how Ive improved
Taking a warm bath
Paying bills
Playing a game
Remembering good times
Reading a book
Laughing out loud
Painting
Singing
Remembering beautiful scenery
Watching the birds
Gardening
Doodling
Exercising
Having a quiet evening
Arranging flowers
Drinking a favorite beverage
Going on a picnic
A day with nothing to do
Buying clothes
Going to the beauty parlor
Making a gift for someone
Having your picture taken
Listening to music
Taking a walk
Playing sports
Acting
Dancing
Cleaning
Having a political discussion
Shooting pool
Learning to play a new game
Talking on the phone
Helping a friend cope
Thinking Im a person who can cope
@happyrainbow93 Great post! Def some great ideas that can ease some of the stress away!
Yay! Thanks for sharing!
For me cooking is amazing!
1) Can go at your own pace as fast or slow as you like
2) Can be done socially or by yourself
3) Enjoy the process and satisfaction of creating something
4) Amazing reward of being able to eat the final product at the end
5) Leaning a skill and expanding your knowledge about cooking
6) Take home reward of being able to add a new dish to your repertoire for future occasion.
7) Attractive to opposite gender and a great way to please your friends
I don't know why I was compelled to showcase the joys of cooking so much but there you go (I abridged this quite a bit too).
I will try to cook more :) I have never thought about cooking in this way but it is so true. It is one of those activities that can give you pleasure and at the same time sense of achievement when you have the final result. I have been lately meditating with an app called Headspace. I found it great and challenging at the same time. It is actually hard to learn how to meditate properly since we have been so used to get distracted or multitasking in this society. I recommend it to you :) all the best @Heyanonhowwasyourday
@happyrainbow93 Thank you for sharing!
You are awesome!
I'd like to share my list to do as it helps me cope with my anxiety.
Relaxing with Tea
Using Aromatherapy tools like Essential Oils and PromistAir to relax
Checking off my To-DO List
Listening to myself
Playing games with my friends
Scrolling through Facebook for the great memories I've had
Reading a great story book
Dancing like no one is watching