☐ Take a slow walk and notice 5 beautiful things
☐ Read one chapter of a book just for fun
☐ Brew a cup of tea or coffee and drink it without multitasking
☐ Watch the sunrise or sunset
☐ Sit outside for 10 minutes and breathe deeply
☐ Listen to your favorite worship or uplifting song
☐ Declutter one small area (a drawer, purse, or shelf)
☐ Text someone a word of encouragement
☐ Write down 3 things you’re grateful for
☐ Light a candle and pray for peace in your home
☐ Stretch for 5 minutes
☐ Read one Psalm aloud
☐ Take a warm bath or shower and let your mind rest
☐ Sit in silence for 3 minutes
☐ Step outside barefoot and feel the ground
☐ Do one small creative thing (doodle, paint, knit, etc.)
☐ Drink a full glass of water slowly
☐ Make a simple snack plate of fruit or veggies
☐ Open a window and let fresh air in
☐ Do a “brain dump” of everything on your mind
☐ Watch something that makes you laugh
☐ Put on a comfy outfit you love
☐ Re-read a favorite Bible verse
☐ Sit in your parked car and enjoy the quiet
☐ Massage your hands with lotion
☐ Take a 20-minute nap
☐ Unfollow one stressful social media account
☐ Step away from your phone for 30 minutes
☐ Organize your purse
☐ Do a 10-minute tidy
☐ Make a gratitude list for this season of life
☐ Write a kind note to yourself
☐ Pick a flower or bring a leaf inside
☐ Sing your favorite hymn or worship chorus
☐ Practice saying “No” to something that drains you
☐ Spend a few minutes on a hobby you’ve ignored
☐ Start a 3-verse Bible meditation
☐ Sit near a sunny window
☐ Journal your prayers
☐ Celebrate one tiny win from today
Enjoy! I wish you great peace and joy for the holiday season and beyond!
