The following are ideas for ways you can take care of yourself and cultivate joy.
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Appreciating someone
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Attending a concert
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Baking
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Being alone
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Being with animals
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Being in nature
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Being quiet
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Bird-watching
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Building something
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Buying a gift for someone
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Camping
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Caring for plants
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Celebrating someone
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Cheering for something
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Collecting things
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Completing a difficult task
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Complimenting someone
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Composing music
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Connecting with friends
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Cooking
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Creative writing
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Crocheting
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Dancing
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Daydreaming
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Discussing a shared interest or hobby
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Doing housework
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Doing a puzzle
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Donating money to a good cause
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Donating clothes or goods you don’t need
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Drawing
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Dressing up
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Eating food you love
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Exploring a new place
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Expressing love to someone
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Feeling the presence of a Higher Power
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Fishing
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Gardening
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Getting or giving massages
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Giving someone a hug
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Going to an amusement park
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Getting your hair done
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Going on a date
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Going to counseling
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Going to the movies
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Going to a museum
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Going to a play
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Going out to eat
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Going to a sports event
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Having a cup of coffee or tea
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Having a lively debate
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Having a meal with friends
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Having a meal outdoors
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Hearing jokes
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Helping someone
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Hiking
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Intentional, undistracted time with someone
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Journaling
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Jogging
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Karaoke
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Kissing
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Knitting
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Laughing
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Learning a new skill
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Learning a new language
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Learning a musical instrument
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Listing your strengths
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Listening to a podcast
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Listening to music
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Making food to share
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Making a playlist for someone
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Meditating
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Mentoring a young person
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Organizing your time
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Organizing a room or closet
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Painting
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Planning a trip
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Playing sports
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Playing cards
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Playing music
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Playing with a pet
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Playing a board game
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Photography
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Practicing gratitude
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Prayer
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Repairing something
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Reading for pleasure
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Receiving a compliment
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Reconnecting with old friends
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Reminiscing
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Rewatching a favorite movie or show
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Riding a bike
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Running an obstacle course
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Scrapbooking
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Seeing beautiful scenery
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Sending a thank you note
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Sewing
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Shopping
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Singing
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Sitting in the sunshine
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Sleeping late
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Smelling flowers
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Solving a crossword
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Spiritual practices
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Staying up late
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Stargazing
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Stretching
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Smiling at people
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Supporting a small business
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Swimming
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Taking a bath or shower
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Taking a break from screens
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Taking a break from social media
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Taking an exercise class
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Teaching someone a new skill
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Texting or calling a loved one
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Time with family
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Throwing a surprise party
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Training for an athletic competition
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Trying a new food
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Trying a new look
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Volunteering
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Watching TV
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Working out
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Writing a letter
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Writing poetry
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Yoga
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