for those times you want to be creative or have some fun but energy is low. given that I have limited energy due to chronic illness and I spend a lot of time at home, I have developed activities that are fun for me to partake in at home. also added a...
I hadn't watercolored since I was a child until recently, but it's so fun and requires you to be in the moment and go with the flow! No fancy watercolors needed
Watercolor Painting
I like to use junk magazines combined with some fun purchased additions. no need to plan, let you brain cut and glue what ever it thinks. materials needed: cardstock paper, scissors, glue or tape, magazines, decorative elements
Collage | Just for fun or Vision Board
alone or with others. use a polaroid (highly recommend because it gives it an extra fun element of waiting for the picture to develop), fancy camera, or just your phone. have someone come up with a prompt and then everyone (or just you) take an artis...
Photography Challenge
this won't be fun for all people… but it's very fun for me!! I love finding creative solutions to messy areas in my home. container store has great options that help organize and look aesthetically pleasing
Organize Your Home
get some facemasks, foot masks, take a bath, light a candle. enjoy yourself <3
Spa Day/Evening
smells yummy, tastes yummy. if you have the energy to bake from scratch, more power to you!
Bake Cookies from Cookie Dough
you don't have to be professional or perfect! just play something that sparks joy. I play piano and uke myself
Play Music
I like that playing my records gives me a moment to be mindful about the music I'm listening to
Listen to music! Including Vinyl if you're into records
hulu? netflix? max? whichever floats your boat. on hulu I've been watching Abbot Elementary and What We Do in The Shadows. Both short and funny and easy to watch
Stream TV and/or Movies
get all cozy and warm. support local bookstores through bookshop <3
Read a Book
current favorite board game is Hues & Cues. also love a fun game of guess who? or bananagrams
Play a Board Game / Cards
buy yourself a nice, special notebook, or use the computer or dictation. get those feelings and creativity out! poetry, self-reflection, fiction, whatever floats your boat
Journal / Creative Writing
you can find anything on pinterest and it's fun to curate
Make Boards on Pinterest
anything that makes you smile or makes you think
Listen to an audiobook or podcast
send to a loved one and let them know you're thinking of them <3 always find this sweet
