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Somatic Activities to Support Feeling

Bored

Body Shakes

Stand up and start gently shaking your hands, then gradually move to your arms, shoulders, torso, and legs.

Shoulder Shrug and Release

Stand or sit comfortably.

Shake and Wake

Stand up and start gently shaking your body, starting with your hands and arms, then moving to your shoulders, torso, and legs.

Micro-Task Activation

Set a timer for five minutes and choose a very small task to accomplish—something that requires minimal effort, like tidying up a small area, writing a single sentence, or stepping outside for fresh air.

Wake-Up Tapping

Stand or sit comfortably and use your fingertips to gently tap all over your body, starting from your feet and moving up to your head.

Color Exploration

Gather several colored objects or pieces of fabric.

30-Second Power Shout

Find a space where you can be loud without disturbing others.

Mirror Motivations

Stand in front of a mirror and look into your own eyes.

Dance of the Elements

Choose four different types of music, each representing one of the elements: earth, water, fire, and air.

Warm-Up Body Scan

Perform a quick, active body scan, starting from your feet and moving up to your head.

Task Blitz

Choose a small, manageable task that you’ve been putting off, like organizing your desk or responding to a couple of emails.

Nature Connection Meditation

Find a quiet spot outdoors where you can sit or stand comfortably.

Mini Sun Salutation

Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

Arm Swings

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Small Gratitude Ritual

Write down three small things you are grateful for, no matter how insignificant they may seem.

Power Pose

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, hands on your hips or raised above your head in a 'V' shape.

Quick Fire Questions

Set a timer for one minute and rapidly ask yourself a series of questions that require you to think quickly.

Mood-Boosting Sing-Along

Put on a song that you love and that has an upbeat, energetic vibe.

Jumping Jacks

Perform jumping jacks by jumping your feet out to the sides while raising your arms overhead, then jumping back to the starting position.

Heart-Opening Stretch

Stand or sit with your arms at your sides.

Heartbeat Connection

Place your hand over your heart and close your eyes.

High Knees

Stand in place and quickly lift your knees to your chest, alternating legs as if you were running in place.

Mood-Boosting Memory

Think of a time when you felt genuinely happy, excited, or content.

Micro-Journaling

Grab a notebook or a piece of paper and set a timer for one minute.

Sensory Reboot

Engage all five of your senses in a quick and mindful way.

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