Fun Activities Catalogue
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Going to a quiz or trivia night
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Spending time in nature
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Watching the clouds drift by
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Debating
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Painting my nails
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Going ice skating, roller skating/blading
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Scheduling a day with nothing to do
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Giving positive feedback about something (e.g. writing a letter or email about good service)
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Feeding the birds
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Spending an evening with good friends
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Making jams or preserves
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Going out to dinner
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Buying gifts
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Having a political discussion
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Repairing things around the house
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Washing my car
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Watching TV, videos
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Sending a loved one a card in the mail
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Baking something to share with others (e.g. family, neighbours, friends, work colleagues)
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Taking a sauna, spa or a steam bath
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Having a video call with someone who lives far away
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Organising my wardrobe
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Playing musical instruments
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Going to the ballet or opera
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Lighting scented candles, oils or incense
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Spending time alone
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Exercising
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Putting up a framed picture or artwork
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Flirting
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Entertaining
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Riding a motorbike
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Wine tasting
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Going to the planetarium or observatory
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Birdwatching
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Doing something spontaneously
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Going on a picnic
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Having a warm drink
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Massaging hand cream into my hands
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Fantasising about the future
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Laughing
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Flying a plane
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Playing tennis or badminton
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Clearing my email inbox
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Planting a terrarium
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Playing lawn games (e.g. bowls, croquet, bocce)
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Going to a party
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Getting out of debt/paying debts
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Seeing and/or showing photos
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Going on a city tour
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Going to an agricultural show
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Jogging, walking
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Going to home opens
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Researching a topic of interest
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Going to the beach
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Redecorating
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Volunteering for a cause I support
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Smelling a flower
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Opening the curtains and blinds to let light in
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Going to the zoo or aquarium
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Doing jigsaw puzzles
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Donating old clothes or items to charity
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Lying in the sun
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Learning a magic trick
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Talking on the phone
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Listening to a podcast or radio show
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Walking around my city and noticing architecture of buildings
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Doing arts and crafts
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Sketching, painting
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Mowing the lawn
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Going horseback riding
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Doing the dishes
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Sitting outside and listening to birds sing
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Going to a free public lecture
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Travelling to national parks
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Going to a fair
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Playing cards
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Putting moisturising cream on my face / body
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Volunteering at an animal shelter
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Re-watching a favourite movie
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Gardening
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Going camping
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Playing volleyball
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Going bike riding
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Entering a competition
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Doing crossword puzzles
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Patting or cuddling my pet
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Cooking a special meal
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Soaking in the bathtub
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Having a treatment at a day spa (e.g. facial)
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Putting extra effort in to my appearance
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Playing golf
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Doing a favour for someone
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Building a bird house or feeder
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Looking at pictures of beautiful scenery
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Having family get-togethers
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Listening to music
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Learning a new language
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Taking a free online class
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Working
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Washing my hair
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Singing around the house
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Flipping through old photo albums
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Upcycling or creatively reusing old items
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Going sailing
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Stretching muscles
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Maintaining a musical instrument (e.g. restringing guitar)
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Playing soccer
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Buying clothes
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Going to a garden
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Going to a scenic spot and enjoying the view
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Going to the speedway
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Snuggling up with a soft blanket
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Listening to an audiobook
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Going to see live stand-up comedy
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Writing down a list of things I am grateful for
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Maintaining an aquarium
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Playing Frisbee
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Teaching a special skill to someone else (e.g. knitting, woodworking, painting, language)
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Playing chess (with a friend or at a local club)
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Going to a games arcade
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Jumping on a trampoline
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Sending a text message to a friend
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Going fishing
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Doodling
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Putting a vase of fresh flowers in my house
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Participating in a protest I support
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Going to a movie
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Surfing, bodyboarding or stand up paddle boarding
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Baking home-made bread
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Walking barefoot on soft grass
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Watching a movie marathon
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Skipping/ jumping rope
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Being physically intimate with someone I want to be close to
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Going to karaoke
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Wearing an outfit that makes me feel good
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Cooking some meals to freeze for later
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Hobbies (stamp collecting, model building, etc.)
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Talking to an older relative and asking them questions about their life
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Listening to classical music
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Photography
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Watching funny videos on YouTube
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Doing something religious or spiritual (e.g. going to church, praying)
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Seeing a movie at the drive-in or outdoor cinema
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Making my bed with fresh sheets
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Lifting weights
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Early morning coffee and newspaper
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Planning a themed party (e.g. costume, murder mystery)
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Wearing comfortable clothes
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Shining my shoes
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Acting
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Going swimming
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De-cluttering
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Going rock climbing
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Whittling
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Going on a ride at a theme park or fair
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Arranging flowers
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Going to the gym
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Working on my car or bicycle
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Juggling or learning to juggle
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Contacting an old school friend
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Calligraphy
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Sleeping
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Driving
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Going crabbing
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Playing with my pets
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Going kayaking or canoeing
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Listening to the radio
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Doing Sudoku
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Planting vegetables or flowers
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Walks on the river
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Shooting pool or playing billiards
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Getting an indoor plant
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Surfing the internet
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Doing embroidery, cross stitching
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Browsing a hardware store
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Donating blood
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Buying books
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Meditating
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Training my pet to do a new trick
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Planning a day’s activities
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Waking up early, and getting ready at a leisurely pace
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Going to a Bingo night
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Playing ping pong / table tennis
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Buying an ice-cream from an ice-cream truck
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Going on a hot air balloon ride
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Sightseeing
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Organising my work space
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Writing (e.g. poems, articles, blog, books)
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Dancing in the dark
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Having an indoor picnic
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Reading classic literature
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Going on a date
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Taking children places
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Putting on perfume or cologne
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Hitting golf balls at a driving range
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Reading magazines or newspapers
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Calling a friend
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Sending a handwritten letter
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Going hiking
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Reading fiction
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Meeting new people
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Doing 5 minutes of calm deep breathing
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Buying new stationary
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Turning off electronic devices for an hour (e.g. computer, phone, TV)
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Buying music (MP3s, CDs, records)
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Relaxing
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Going to a soccer or basketball game
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Going skiing
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Doing woodworking
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Planning a nice surprise for someone else
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Playing video games
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Holding a garage sale
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Saying “I love you”
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Making a playlist of upbeat songs
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Colouring
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Playing laser tag or paintball
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Joining a community choir
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Doing a nagging task (e.g. making a phone call, scheduling an appointment, replying to an email)
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Shaping a bonsai plant
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Watching planes take off/ land at the airport
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Planning my career
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Reading non-fiction
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Writing a song or composing music
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Taking my dog to the park
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Borrowing books from the library
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Having a barbecue
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Sewing
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Dancing
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Having lunch with a friend
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Talking to or introducing myself to my neighbours
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Holding hands
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Going to a free art exhibition
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Making a ‘To-Do’ list of tasks
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Travelling abroad, interstate or within the state
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Having quiet evenings
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Geocaching
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Singing in the shower
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Browsing at a second-hand book shop
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Test driving an expensive car
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Refurbishing furniture
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Exchanging emails, chatting on the internet
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Knitting/crocheting/quilting
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Napping in a hammock
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Skipping stones on the water
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Doing ballet, jazz/tap dancing
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Archery
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Visiting a grandparent
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Making a gift for someone
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Having discussions with friends
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Trying a new recipe
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Pampering myself at home (e.g. putting on a face mask)
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Watching my children play
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Going to a community or school play
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Making jewellery
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Reading poetry
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Going to the hills
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Getting/giving a massage
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Shooting hoops at the local basketball courts
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Flying kites
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Savouring a piece of fresh fruit
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Playing hockey
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Eating outside during my lunch break
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Floating on a pool lounge
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Making a pot of tea
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Using special items (e.g. fine china, silver cutlery, jewellery, clothes, souvenir mugs)
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Doing a DIY project (e.g. making homemade soap, making a mosaic)
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Taking care of my plants
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Telling a joke
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Going to a public place and people watching
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Discussing books
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Going window shopping
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Watching boxing, wrestling
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Giving someone a genuine compliment
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Practising yoga, Pilates
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Walking around the block
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Shaving
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Genuinely listening to others
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Participating in a clean-up (e.g. picking up litter at the beach or park)
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Eating fish and chips at the beach
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Rearranging the furniture in my house
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Doing water aerobics
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Blowing bubbles
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Buying new furniture
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Watching a sunset or sunrise
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Star gazing
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Watching a funny TV show or movie
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Making pottery, or taking a pottery class
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Playing mini golf
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Recycling old items
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Going to a water park
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Practising karate, judo
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Boxing a punching bag
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Cleaning
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Driving a Go Kart
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Daydreaming
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Learning about my family tree
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Picking berries at a farm
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Watching kids play sport
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Setting up a budget
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Writing a positive comment on a website /blog
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Getting a manicure or pedicure
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Collecting things (coins, shells, etc.)
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Signing up for a fun run
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Scrapbooking
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Accepting an invitation
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Cooking an international cuisine
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Solving riddles
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Scuba diving
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Watching home videos
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Building a sand castle
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Planning a holiday
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Sitting at the river and watching the movement of the water.
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Watching fireworks
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Making home-made pizza
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Cheering for a sports team
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Origami
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Doing something nostalgic (e.g. eating a childhood treat, listening to music from a certain time in my life)
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Joining a club (e.g. film, book, sewing, etc.)
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Lighting candles
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Going bowling
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Going to museums, art galleries
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Reading comics
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Having coffee at a cafe
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Trying new hairstyles
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Taking a road trip
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Watching a fireplace or campfire
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Whistling
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Playing darts
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Going to a flea market
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Working from home
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Buying a meal from a food truck and eating outdoors
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Operating a remote-control car / plane
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Playing board games (e.g. Scrabble, Monopoly)
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Savouring a piece of chocolate
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Hunting for a bargain at an op shop, garage sale or auction
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Buying, selling stocks and shares
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Going to plays and concerts
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Buying fresh food at the market
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Beachcombing
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Dining out at a restaurant or café
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Harvesting home grown produce
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Exploring with a metal detector
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Giving someone a hug
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Taking a holiday
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Joining a meetup. www.meetup.com
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Going to the hairdresser or barber
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Swimming with dolphins
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Picking flowers
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Sandboarding
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Going to the beauty salon
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Buying myself something nice
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Playing squash
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Eating something nourishing (e.g. chicken soup)
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Babysitting for someone
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Taking a class (e.g. cooking, improvisation, acting, art)
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Combing or brushing my hair
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Writing diary/journal entries