80 Simple Feel-Good Ideas to Help You Feel Great
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Doing things that make you feel good doesn’t have to be complicated. I find activities like reading, watching a sunset, or just quality time with family can transform the way you’re feeling.
This list is packed with simple ideas you could try. I hope you find a few you can do and enjoy them.
Mindful
If you want to reflect, try some of these ideas.
- Sit on a park bench at sunset.
- Close your eyes and visualize a paradise island.
- Repeat kind things to yourself in a mirror.
- Reflect quietly in the backyard.
- Tell someone you love them.
- Write down ways to be kind to yourself.
- Have a no-screen hour.
- Listen to nature sounds.
- Hug your family.
- Stretch your arms and then touch your toes.
Relaxing
After a busy day, try these ideas to relax and unwind.
- Look through family vacation photos.
- Watch a nature documentary.
- Take a warm bath.
- Try new hairstyles using an app.
- Go to an orchestra by candlelight concert.
- Get a mani-pedi.
- Go to a ‘sewing and fixing by hand’ meetup.
- Get a haircut.
- Watch a new TV show episode.
- Watch butterflies and insects in the backyard.
Kind
Doing kind things for people can make you feel really good. Here are some simple ones you could try.
- Write to someone.
- Compliment someone.
- Help with a charity drive
- Join a neighborhood cleanup.
- Donate a book to a library.
- Check in with someone.
- Go to a skill-swap meetup.
- Create a daily kindness calendar.
- Share something positive online.
- Offer to mentor someone.
Social
I usually feel great after a get-together or meetup. Being around loved ones is really powerful. These ideas are really simple.
- Get your friends together for coffee.
- Call a loved one.
- Organize an online family video call.
- Attend a local meetup.
- Volunteer at a community garden.
- Go to a book swap club.
- Go ballroom dancing.
- Go to a community BBQ or grill.
- Go to a decade-themed party.
- Host a coffee and crochet circle.
Active
You can exercise or get up and on your feet in many simple ways. Some of these are my favorites.
- Go for a scenic walk.
- Run on a treadmill or stepper.
- Join a community bike ride.
- Dance in your bedroom.
- Join a team sport.
- Organize a neighborhood walk.
- Go to a trampoline park.
- Go to a water aerobics class.
- Join an outdoor workout class.
- Go to a music and rollerblading party.
Outdoor
Sometimes, all we need to feel great is some fresh air and time outside. These activities can all be done outside, and are simple to plan and do.
- Go on a heritage walk.
- Play acoustic guitar in your backyard.
- Road trip to a state park.
- Visit a waterfall.
- Volunteer at a charity run.
- Have a leisurely afternoon at a lake.
- Go to an outdoor concert.
- Organize a community potluck picnic.
- Reflect in a quiet, beautiful spot.
- Go for a beach stroll at sunset.
Self-love
For a cozy self-love evening, try one or more of these activities.
- Slow dance to soothing music.
- Light a scented candle.
- Enjoy a coffee or tea break.
- Remind yourself that you’re wonderful.
- Dim the lights in the evening.
- Get a foot massager.
- Have a dream journaling evening.
- Go for a massage at a spa.
- Create a gratitude jar.
- Get something cozy for the house.
Creative
Another way to feel great is to find a way to express yourself in a creative way. These ideas are a great place to start.
- Collaborate on a community art project.
- Write about the changing of the seasons.
- Paint coffee mugs.
- Go to an art gallery to get inspired.
- Start a ‘1 photo-a-day’ challenge.
- Make a seashell necklace.
- Doodle with your morning coffee.
- Write kind messages on post-its.
- Make a photo memory collage.
- Play a musical instrument with friends.
I’m sure there’s one or more ideas on this list you can try. Especially after a tiring day, these feel-good ideas can really give you a boost. I’d love to know your favorites in the comments, and if there’s anything not mentioned you like to do for the feel-good factor.
