Our Wellbeing Peer Support Groups have spoken about how the weather/seasons can affect mood and how active we are – our mental and physical health. We worked together to compile this list of indoor activity ideas for World Mental Health Day #DoOneThing. We hope that this inspires you to either try something new, revisit an activity you have enjoyed before, or gives you ideas to share.
- Try a new craft such as crocheting, knitting or embroidery.
- Learn a new musical instrument or make use of household equipment!
- Join an online drama group or choir.
- Watch a film you have always wanted to watch.
- Try drawing, colouring, watercolours, cartooning, tie-dye, join a painted rocks group on Facebook.
- Bake, explore new recipes and use seasonal fruit and vegetables, if possible.
- Read anything you fancy or try something new. Books, poetry, religious reading, spoken word or quotes.
- Take nature and wildlife photos from your window or outside.
- Reminisce over old photos and videos you have taken or friends and family wish to show you.
- Word searches or Sudoko or learn a new card game. (available online).
- Phone a friend you haven’t spoken to for ages.
- Start a journal (Gratitude) or write to a penpal, or friend you haven’t spoken to for a while.
- De-clutter one drawer at a time.
- Listen to music and make a playlist that inspires you.
- Explore free apps with calming sounds or mindfulness ideas.
- Take time for you without any guilt, whatever makes you happy and relaxed.
- Listen to white noise e.g. sounds of the sea, rain etc to help with sleep.
- Learn a new language (Duolingo App) – could be sign language.
- Do a jigsaw or play a board game / a game on an app.
- Watch game/quiz shows to broaden your general knowledge.
- Make models out of Lego, clay or reclaimed materials.
- Do some DIY or upcycle some furniture.
- Watch cute / funny animal videos on Youtube.
- Feng shui your home / change furniture layout
- Do some exercise e.g. yoga, resistance bands, Zoomba
- Keep your hands busy, help yourself to relax with fidget spinners, rubix cubes, bubble blowing etc
- Finish a project you have started.
- Alter or make some new clothing.
- Try out different make up or hair styles
- Go on virtual tours online – some zoos, animal sanctuaries have them.