Friday, April 1, 2022

Active April 2022

The Active April 2022 
calendar from the folks at Action for Happiness has daily actions to help us be mindful.  (Click on the calendar to enlarge it.)

1 ~ Commit to being more active this month, starting today.
2 ~ Spend as much time as possible outdoors today.
3 ~ Listen to your body, and be grateful for what it can do.
4 ~ Eat healthy and natural food today, and drink lots of water.
5 ~ Turn a regular activity into a playful game today.
6 ~ Do a body-scan meditation, and really notice how your body feels.
7 ~ Get natural light early in the day.  Dim the lights in the evening.
8 ~ Give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh.
9 ~ Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise.
10 ~ Have a day free from TV or screens, and get moving instead.
11 ~ Set yourself an exercise goal, or sign up to an activity challenge.
12 ~ Move as much as possible, even if you're stuck inside.
13 ~ Make sleep a priority, and go to bed in good time.
14 ~ Relax your body and mind with yoga, tai chi, or meditation.
15 ~ Get active by singing today, even if you think you can't sing!
16 ~ Go exploring around your local area, and notice new things.
17 ~ Be active outside.  Dig up weeds, or plant some seeds.
18 ~ Try a new online exercise, activity, or dance class.
19 ~ Spend less time sitting today.  Get up and move more often.
20 ~ Focus on "eating a rainbow" of multi-colored vegetables today.
21 ~ Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day.
22 ~ Enjoy moving to your favorite music.  Really go for it.
23 ~ Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbor.
24 ~ Get active in nature.  Feed the birds or go wildlife-spotting.
25 ~ Have a "no screens" night, and take time to recharge yourself.
26 ~ Take an extra break in your day, and walk outside for 15 minutes.
27 ~ Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil.
28 ~ Meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat.
29 ~ Become an activist for a cause you really believe in.
30 ~ Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle, or stretch today.


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