Easy mindfulness activities for you to enjoy

Mindfulness activities involve no more than being fully present and engaged in the moment, and being aware of our thoughts and feelings without judging them or getting too caught up in them.

Cooking

Notice the smell and texture of each ingredient. Focus on the precision of repetitive tasks, such as chopping and stirring. Recognise the taste and smells of different foods as they cook. Involve friends and family and reconnect.

Dancing

Move your body and dance if you can. Put on music that you enjoy and notice how you feel when your body responds. Notice how different songs, lyrics and rhythms make you feel. Create a wellbeing playlist of songs that affected your mood positively.

Appreciate or tend to nature

Feel the texture of the soil, the roughness of weeds or the softness of flowers. Take in the smells of freshly cut grass and lavender. Look at the changing colours, textures and patterns of plants and flowers. Listen to the sounds of birds, lawnmowers and watering of plants.