Emotion Regulation 8
Emotion Regulation 8 is a list of things you can do as an adult that brings you joy.
The list in my book contains 176 things and I wont list them all here but I will make a shorter list because some things are just making me go like huh? And other things on the list are pretty much the same. So this will be a list put together with things from the list in my book. NOT my personal choices of what I like to do for myself that will give me joy.
- Taking a bath or shower.
- Collecting things (coins, stamps etc).
- Going on a vacation, long weekend or just a day or an evening out.
- Going on a date or spending time with friends.
- Recycling things or repairing them so they can be used again.
- Going to the movies, dancing, a party etc etc.
- Listening to music.
- Shopping.
- Enjoying the weather outside while you take a walk or sit in the sun.
- Reading a book, magazine, newspaper etc etc.
- Meeting new people.
- Cooking and eating something new.
- Sport, that could be just any sport really.
- Fixing your car, bike, motorcycle etc.
- Dressing up to go out, doing your hair and make-up.
- Having a relaxed evening just watching tv.
- Thinking back on a nice day.
- Swimming, skating etc.
- Camping, hunting, bbq.
- Needle working.
- Singing in choir, playing on a musical instrument.
- Making a gift for someone.
- Making a phone call with a friend or family.
- Driving around in your car, or on your bike.
- Making pictures, writing poetry, painting etc etc.
- Going out for diner, lunch or breakfast alone or with a friend.
- Meditation.
- Getting a massage.
- Talking with friends.
- Making jigsaws.
- Doing/trying something new, a hobby or sport.
- Doing volunteer work.
