Distract yourself from yourself and relax with these calming activities.
Write down your thoughts. Take your time. Sooth your soul. Affiliate link
Handmade Leather Journal Notebook
Listen to soothing music. Choose your favorite music source and ask for something soothing.
Soothing Relaxation
Anyone can learn the drawing practice of Zentangle, a way to focus your mind. This book can help you get started. Affiliate link
One Zentangle a Day by Beckah Krahula
If you need a little guidance for your journaling practice, this book can help. Affiliate link
Create Your Own Calm: A Journal for Quieting Anxiety
Just enough activity in this book to distract your cumbersome thoughts. Affiliate link
Calm Color by Numbers
Learn to crochet and you will learn to relax. Affiliate link
Learn to crochet with The Woobles
Listening to books is a good stress reliever. You can try this one on gardening indoors in small spaces because gardening is a good stress reliever, too.
Indoor Vegetable Gardening For Small Spaces
Baking and cooking are often good stress relievers. Maybe start baking bread. Affiliate link
30 Breads to Bake Before You Die - by Allyson Reedy
Try working some jig saw puzzles. That will get your mind out of the fuddle.
Better on a Bike Jigsaw Puzzle
Spend some time learning to dance. This website has some great tips to get you started. Affiliate link
How to Learn to Dance: The Beginner’s Guide to Bustin’ a Move
Music can be a wonderful stress reliever. This website offers great tips on how to learn to play an instrument.
Tips for Anyone Who Wants to Learn to Play an Instrument
Take up bike riding. There are lots of trails and places to go on a bike. Affiliate link
Cannondale Quick Disc 5 Remixte Bike | REI Co-op
Take up hiking or biking. I love this app for finding the right trails. Affiliate link
AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running
A hobby like scrapbooking can take your mind off your troubles. Affiliate link
The Ultimate Practical Guide to Scrapbooking
Try yoga. There are lots of resources for getting started. Here’s one you can try at home. Affiliate link
Yoga for Beginners Poster | 10 Essential Yoga Poses for Mindfulness & Relaxation | Printable Home Workout Guide
Try listening to classical music. Here’s a collection designed for relaxation. Affiliate link
