INSTEAD OF EATING . . .
Clean out a junk drawer
Take a walk or jog around the block Play a video or board game
Call, text, or email someone you care about Scream in a pillow, yell, make crazy sounds
Dance in the living room Drink a glass of water
Plan a Vacation Kiss someone
Meditate Look at old pictures
Read a book Watch Transformers
Write in a journal or OneNote Wash or clean out your car
Get a manicure Chew sugar-free gum or candy
Take a hot bath or shower Build something
Sit outside in the hammock Purge your closet and donate
Feed the birds Play with Legos, puzzles, etch-a-sketch
Try out a new recipe Learn one aspect of drawing
Get a massage or self-massage Do jumping jacks or run in place
Finish an unfinished project Write three things you're thankful for
Punch a pillow or punching bag Take a nap
Play around with the fiddle Listen to a book or podcast
Write a chapter or outline of a book Practice juggling
Fix something small around the house Do yoga or tai chi
Write an essay, tune, lyrics, poem Give someone a bear hug
Brush your teeth, floss, and rinse Take a hike or bike ride
Play the piano Light candles or sit by the fire
Do a few sit-ups or push-ups Say "Stop being a dumbass!" really loudly
Write three joys you experienced today
Organize photos or files Do an upcycle project
Have a conversation with someone Go outside and pick flowers
Take a stretch break Play pool, go bowling, play mini golf
Get the mail Cuddle with someone or a stuffed animal
Think, philosophize, ponder, pray Play the kazoo
Have a friendly debate Jump up and down with a big smile
Watch a documentary Write a note with a funny message
Do a book report or do fun research Spin around in circles or climb on furniture
Be spontaneous Put on a fun movie or TV show
Drink a cup of tea or decaf coffee Call someone who needs your support
Budget for now or later Roll back and forth like a rolly polly
Do a Bob Ross paint session Throw a quick temper tantrum
Go sit outside on the deck Paint a garbage can, etc. in a fun way
Go window shopping Whittle a stick
Listen to some great music Play tennis, racquetball, any sport
Go out dancing Clean up a space in the neighborhood
Make a paper fortune teller or origami Go to an online museum
Go to the gym Do a puzzle, sudoku, crossword, whodunit
Sing out loud Throw rocks into the river
Experiment with your hair style Tidy up your desk or other small space
Take photos Take a deep breath
Play the guitar Embrace your inner kid at this very moment
