Six Actions to Consider Adding to Your Day
by Haley Cooke | September, 9, 2020
Write. Exercise. Unplug. Serve. Meditate. Read.
Write. Jot down a few things you are thankful for. Set a goal to write out “X” number of things you are thankful each day. Try to start with two or three things each day! Point out the positive aspects in your day.
Exercise. Simply moving for 10-15 minutes throughout the day can provide your body with a HUGE energy boost. Find a friend outside of work to take a walk with at a park or ask a co-worker to join you on a walk during a 15-minute break!
Unplug. Turn off the phone, the emails, the television, etc. for an hour or two a day. Consider spending time outside and enjoying all that nature has to offer.
Serve. Find a place to volunteer or help with things in your community. See Mary Beth for ways to serve on our Helpers of People Team or see Ray for ways to join our Prayer Team. Small acts of kindness can help with your overall happiness.
Meditate. Whether that is in prayer or silence, just sit and breathe! Try to find 10 minutes in your day to focus on absolutely nothing except your breathing.
Read. Find a book series you love, a daily devotional or a magazine that interests you. Simply reading 5-10 pages a day engages your brain in a subject you enjoy and triggers more happiness!
I just started to “Unplug” for a couple of hours a day. I have enjoyed it – so much that I have increased the time each day – it has been a blessing!
Great suggestion in your blog post, Haley!
I’ve been writing down 3 things a day that bring me joy. A simple flower growing on a weed or the sound of much needed rain. It’s been surprising to me to see that I can find joy in just the little things. Total game changer in mental health.
I have started walking for at least 30 minutes each morning. It’s hard getting up earlier, but well worth it, I feel more energized and ready to get my day started! Picked out a book to read while on vacation last week and I had forgotten how reading can transport me to another place…so relaxing!