the real distraction list🌿
i use these when i’m trying to stay focused on a fast or if i’m just bored☀️
- brush your teeth
- wash your hair
- do a hair mask
- whiten your teeth
- read a book
- learn a language
- study mathematics
- deep clean your room
- go on a slow walk
- pet your dogs/cats/pets
- open and clean your windows
- vacuum floors
- mop
- clean your shower
- organize your belongings
- sell old clothes
- go online shopping
- go to the grocery store
- look through old photos
- make your bed
- take a nap
- masturbate
- listen to songs from the 2000’s
- listen to new bands
- try a difficult hairstyle
- do a new makeup look
- watch national geographic
- watch weather documentaries
- try new color combinations
- paint with oil pastel
- paint with water color
- write poetry
- read fan fictions
- do laundry
- chew gum
- drink ice water
- make light soup
- sit by your fireplace
- take a nap
- watch a romance movie
- watch a horror movie
- stretch
- do yoga
- try tai chi
- watch playbacks of the olympics
- go swimming
- go to the gym
- count your change (coins)
- organize your closet
- paint your nails
- moisturize
- do a face mask
- drink warm tea
- go to the park
- count to 100 and back down to 0
- play checkers
- message an old friend
- write your future self a letter
- make a list of goals
- make daily checklists
- set reminders for necessary things
- study for your tests
- do your homework
- take out the trash
- play a video game
- do HIIT exercises
- go for a run
- rake the yard
- mow the lawn
- sketch a picture
- do the dishes
- clean the carpets
- refill pet food/water bowls
- take pet(s) on a walk
- design a mural
- use coloring books
- drink fizzy diet soda
- wash your comforter
- replace your sheets
- put on clean clothes
- sit outside
- do sidewalk chalk
- get the mail
- browse amazon
- light candles
feel free to add more!🌙