Courage over perfection

When you catch yourself doom-scrolling, chasing that synthetic dopamine rush that never lasts, or feeling the pull to check who someone follows and what posts they liked (seriously, stop doing this), hit pause. Life can be better, happier, healthier, and packed with more awe—and it doesn’t take a total overhaul.

Here’s a long list of ideas to try. No, you don’t need to do them all—please, stop self-sabotaging for goodness’ sake. Just pick one or two. Or three. See how they feel. If they don’t work for you, try a few more. Courage over perfection. What else would you add to my list?

Read
Breathe
Pray
Take a walk
Bounce
Shake
Dance
Step outside
Notice the blue of the sky
Listen to the birdsong
Watch a bird feeder
Feel the wind
Put your feet in the grass
Drink a full glass of water
Eat a great meal
Have a snack
Call your best friend
Text the first person who comes to mind
Journal
Write a gratitude list
Watch your favorite funny show
Count the shades of green outside
Pet your dog or cat
Hug someone (ask permission first)
Stretch
Yoga
Lift weights
Look the stars and moon
Watch the sunrise and/or sunset
Tidy a small space
Clear the counter
Write a letter to someone (and send it)
Help someone