Relationship Lets Create A List Of Good Things To Do Here To Help Everyone..??!

[4L150N]

So your CBT class was telling you to do nice/positive things.... are they talking about self nurturing type things or leisure type things? I have an extensive list of self nurturing activities as well as a separate list of things to do for fun. If you let me know which you were asked to come up with, I could provide you with the list I received

 

[Sunshine71]

Pls do 4L150N!! Can you post it on here??

Yes it was to help people with depression in particular - I am interested in ALL of your lists!!

We have some SUPER ideas on here now too!! Such great things! A pirate ship - I have never thought of things like that! Thank you (again!) Wife Of

Sunshine xx

 

[4L150N]

In case people are confused by the idea, "self nurturing activities" are things we do FOR ourselves often BY ourselves in order to help us become more in touch with who we are, take care of ourselves, and slowly boost our self esteem. Below is a list of SOME of the things one might consider doing to enhance a relationship with the self:​

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Self Nurturing Activities​

• Take a warm shower
• have breakfast in bed
• take a suana
• get a massage
• buy yourself some flowers
• take a bubble bath
• walk on a scenic path in a park
• have a manicure/pedicure
• visit the zoo
• stop and smell the flowers
• wake up early and watch the sunrise
• watch the sunset
• relax with a good book and/or soothing music
• go rent a funny video
• play your favorite music and dance to it by yourself
• go to bed early
• sleep outside under the stars
• play with your pet
• take a "mental health day" off work
• fix a special dinner just for yourself and eat by candlelight
• go for a walk
• call a good friend or several good friends
• go out to a fine restaurant just with yourself
• go to the beach
• take a scenic drive
• meditate
• buy new clothes
• browse in a book or record store for as long as you want
• spend time with a special person
• buy yourself something special that you can afford
• go see a good film or show
• go to the park and feed the ducks, swing on the swings etc...
• visit a museum or other interesting place
• give yourself more time than you need to accomplish whatever you are doing (let yourself dawdle)
• work on your favorite puzzle or puzzle book
• go into a hot tub or jacuzzi
• record an affirmation tape
• write out an ideal scenerio concerning a goal, then visualize it
• read an inspirational book
• write a letter to an old friend
• bake or cook something special
• go window shopping
• listen to a relaxing CD
• listen to a positive, motivational tape
• write in a special diary about your accomplishments
• exercise

 

[4L150N]

"Leisure" is a fancy word for "play". The goal of leisure is to have fun, and become "lost in the moment". Leisure is an important part of balancing your life alongside Self Care and Productivity. In the North American culture, Production is extremely important socially. However; elsewhere in the world people are asked what they do for fun before they are asked what they do for work. It is just as important to have fun as it is to be productive. Below is an extensive (though not inclusive) list of activities one might consider trying in order to enhance the leisure aspect of their life:

 

[myself]

Turn the TV to a show in another language, that none of you speak, then play translator. Everyone pick a charicter and make up translations for what they are saying

 

[sisu]

Ha!! That is funny myself ~ love that idea. We are pretty silly at our house - so I am sure we would be giggling and laughing a lot at that game.

Great list 4L150N!! While reading your list I found myself nodding my head thinking, yes that would make me feel good - and that would too - and so on. Thank you for posting that.

My house is always busy - driving kids here and there, working every day M-F, dogs, etc. A nice thing that I like to do when I can sneak it in is a little nap. Quiet and alone in my cozy bet for even 30 minutes can rejeuvinate me. :sleep:

 

[KO18]

Might sound weird but I started going twice a week to donate plasma. It is a great way to give back and help others. It takes about an hour and I take a book or a magazine and have a little "me time" while getting paid to do it!

 

[Pale Warrior]

Go charity shop rummaging, if I do find a book or a cd I can usually find the pence to bring it home.