Increase Positive Emotions by Engaging in Enjoyable Activities
A short-term strategy to increase positive emotions is to engage in pleasant experiences. Aim to do at least one enjoyable activity per day. See the list below for 50 ideas of activities that you may enjoy.
And remember to be mindful while engaging in these activities, focusing your attention fully on positive experiences as they are happening.
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50 Enjoyable Activities:
Go for a walk
Take photographs
Read a newspaper or magazine
Sit in the sun
Watch a movie
Laugh
Recall a happy memory
Spend time with friends
Swimming
Singing
Dancing
Go to a flea market
Painting
Buy fresh flowers
Join a book club
Go to a farmer’s market
Be affectionate with a loved one
Play a musical instrument
Crafting (crochet, model building)
Get a manicure or pedicure
Cooking
Jogging or running
Play a sport
Go sightseeing in your own town
Read a book
Watch a sunrise or sunset
Have a picnic
Visit a museum
Sudoku or a crossword puzzle
Look at old photos
Call a friend or family member
Hiking
Get a massage
Volunteer
Go to the library
Go to a park
Stargazing
Explore somewhere new