Do you ever find yourself with a few minutes here and there that you aren’t sure what to do with? Do you find yourself just aimlessly scrolling through social media? What if you used those pockets to do something you love, even if just for a few minutes?
Create a list of things you like to do that:
- Take 5-10 minutes
- Take 30 minutes
- You can do while waiting in the car
- You can do while out and about
The idea is to have a go-to list of activities so that you can fill up the available moments of your life with bits of joy, instead of checking social media or email, again.
Here are some ideas:
5-10 Minutes
- Put on your favorite song and dance
- Do a few simple stretches
- Write a note to someone you haven’t seen for awhile
- Write in a gratitude journal
30 Minutes
- Go for a walk or run
- Call a friend or family member
- Read a book
- Write something that isn’t for work
In The Car
- Listen to a podcast
- Listen to an audiobook
- Research your next vacation (while parked)
Out And About
- Browse a bookstore
- Get a massage, manicure, pedicure
- People watch at a coffee shop
What would be on your list? Work on creating a list so that when a spot of time opens up in your life, you can choose one of these things. It will allow you to have bits of joy every day (or most). And with how busy we all, that is essential.
