Here a list of compassion games to play this week.

Try to pick one from each category.

Emotional self-Care

■ Learn to say “no.”

■ Intentionally schedule “down time” or “me time” on your calendar or planner.

■ Reward yourself for completing small tasks.

■ Use online tutorials to learn something new.

■ Develop a relaxing evening ritual.

■ Try some mindful exercises to help bring you into the present moment.

■ Try some coloring or doodling as a form of anxiety and/or stress release.

■ Remind yourself of the good stuff in life by writing a list of things you’re grateful to have.

■ Take a moment to allow your feelings to be present without judging them.

■ Stop being your harshest critic. Focus one something you like about yourself and compliment yourself.

Physical Self-care

■ Do some stretching exercises.

■ Take a walk or go for a bike ride to nowhere in particular.

■ Take a nap.

■ Drink more water.

■ Workout or do something to tire yourself out physically.

■ Spend 10 minutes outside.

■ Go hiking, camping, or backpacking and spend some time in nature.

■ Go to bed early.

■ Get up early.

■ Eat a healthy snack or bake a special desert.

Social self-care

■ Avoid toxic conversations (in person or online).

■ Ask for help. Let people know you need some help.

■ Talk things out with a trusted friend or family member.

■ Choose who you spend your time with today. Spend time with people who are enthusiastic and positive.

■ Reconnect with someone you’ve lost touch with or have unresolved conflict with.

■ Write a positive note and leave it for someone to find.

■ Edit who I follow on social media.

Spiritual self-care

■ Make time to pray, meditate or sit quietly during your day.

■ read the bible or find an inspirational bible verse and post it where you can see it.

■ Do something nice for someone in secret.

■ Declutter your room.

■ Set up a sacred space in your room.

■ Donate to a charity of your choosing.

■ Help someone in some way (without being asked).

■ Find an opportunity to use your strengths, the things that energize you, more often.

■ Forgive someone (yourself) or ask forgiveness