We’re continuing with our conversations about what makes us feel good in different ways. Feeling good can be physical, emotional, mental, or however else you interpret it! This week at a monthly meeting we asked some staff to share what they like to do in their lives to feel good. Below are some of the things our staff shared:

• Making time for self-care – even at 5 in the morning if needed! A set amount of time daily can be helpful.
• Long walks, getting outside in general, feeling sunshine, and listening to sounds of nature
• Getting lost in new series on Netflix and other streaming services where you can watch a bunch of episodes whenever you want
• Videogames: finding time to play these games for distraction, relaxation, and spending time with the kids!
• Cleaning up and organizing in general an office space or living space
• Gardening and landscaping – both actively participating in those activities, and also just looking at plants and flowers and beautiful things: “Anything that’s pushing through the ground makes me feel so happy!”
• Shopping (but this can be dangerous for a wallet sometimes!)
• Positive self-talk – celebrating accomplishments, saying kind things to self, and being silly
• Being by water can be so calming. On or a near lake.
• Watching cooking shows! And also cooking.
• Enjoying Chai Tea Lattes or healthy green juices
• Participating in groups for fun meals, support, and laughter
• Spending time with pets
• Listening to and making music
• Comedy and humor!
• Drinking enough water
• Taking breaks when needed and giving eyes a break from screens