Mrs. McWilliams

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• Dutchess County Helpline:  https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/24-7-Services.htm

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• Dutchess County Health Department:  http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/

80+ Self-Care Activities for Teens

1. Listen to music

2. Take a shower

3. Talk to a friend

4. Watch a movie

5. Read a book

6. Go for a walk

7. Ride your bike

8. Exercise

9. Play with your pet

10. Stretch your muscles

11. Do yoga

12. Meditate or pray

13. Talk to a friend on the phone

14. Go the park with a friend*

15. Go to the mall*

16. Get a hair cut*

17. Take a nap

18. Plan an outing with friends*

19. Go for a jog

20. Write in a journal

21. Invite a friend to your house*

22. Go for a swim*

23. Go for a hike*

24. Try a new activity

25. Play board games

26. Play card games

27. Play a video game

28. Cook with your parent

29. Go to the spa with a parent

30. Go outside and watch the birds and other animals

31. Make a list of things you like about yourself

32. Go to the library

33. Write a poem/short story

34. Learn a new language

35. Sing your favorite songs

36. Write a song

37. Learn to play an instrument

38. Make a funny video

39. Draw or paint a picture

40. Make a list of your accomplishments

41. Make a bucket list

42. Write a letter to your future self

43. Make a list of things you’re good at

44. Work outside in nature

45. Plant a garden*

46. Make a scrapbook

47. Trim your nails

48. Visit a museum*

49. Eat your favorite dessert

50. Take photos of nature

51. Make a playlist of your favorite songs

52. Do a puzzle

53. Play with a sibling

54. Go to the bookstore *

55. Google information about a different culture

56. Watch funny cat videos

57. Read a comic

58. Go outside and watch the clouds

59. Make a playlist of funny movies

60. Turn up the music and dance

61. Make a list of people you look up to and why

62. Practice deep breathing exercises

63. Walk barefoot in grass

64. Read an inspirational book

65. Write in a gratitude journal

66. Do an arts and craft activity

67. Start an art journal

68. Have a good laugh

69. Practice progressive muscle relaxation

70. Volunteer in your community*

71. Draw or color

72. Draw or color Mandalas

73. Unplug and spend time in nature

74. Go stargazing

75. Make a fairy garden

76. Look at family photo albums

77. Read inspiring quotes

78. Listen to running water

79. Snuggle under a cozy blanket

80. Fly a kite

81. Write a love letter to yourself

82. Make jewelry

83. Blow bubbles and be silly

84. Give yourself a self-massage

85. Daydream