- indoor/Outdoor walking
- jogging
- indoor/Outdoor biking
- swim
- sports
- vigorous household maintenance
- cool shower with scrubbing
Physically Relaxing
- prolonged stretching
- back, neck, foot or body massage
- reclining, napping or resting
- personal care (grooming, manicures, pedicures)
- play with children/pets
Mentally Energizing
- reading
- a modest challenge
- upbeat music
- detailed hobbies (carving, stamps, models that require concentration)
- seminars, classes
- card games like Bridge, 500, cribbage
- board games like Trivial Pursuit, strategy games
- channel 8 (Public Television)
Mentally Relaxing
- journaling
- soothing music
- light reading, picture magazines
- repetitive hobbies, crochet, knitting, whittling
- visualization and relaxation techniques
- prayer and meditation
Socially Energizing
- adult education, church, clubs
- deepen the level of a friendship
- extend self in meeting others
- volunteer work
- read/visit in nursing homes
- attend sporting events
- attend concerts and free events
- invite a friend to your home
Socially Relaxing
- informal time with friends
- picnics
- casual support groups(not therapy) young mothers, PTA
- telephone visiting
Emotionally Energizing
- active listening/improving communication with spouse/friend
- being assertive/caring for yourself
- family/step-family bonding activities
- affirmations
- humor
- therapeutic support groups (AA, NA, Women's Issues, Arthritis Support Group)
- creative art
- a good hard cry
Emotionally Relaxing
- sincere expression of positive feelings
- calming music
- spending time in silence
- casual time spent with supportive person, being listened to
- prayer and meditation
Spiritually Energizing
- introspection of beliefs, morals and values
- reading inspirational materials
- exploring forgiveness
- being involved in nature
- helping an environmental cause
- volunteering
- retreats
Spiritually Relaxing
- prayer or meditation
- songs
- reading inspirational material that leads to clarification of issues
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