Taking care of your mind, body, and soul is important. Fortunately, you already have the tools to do so, all you need is a reminder. Pick out a few things from the suggestions below.
Exercise
Sleep 7 to 9hrs per night
Eat nutritious food
Talk to a friend
Pray
Listen to music
Dance
Read a good book
Write/Journal
Go for a walk
Play a game
Watch something funny
Cook or Bake
Go for a massage
Get organized
Have a date night with your spouse
Do coloring
Spend time with family
Watch a movie
Work on a puzzle
Do stretches/ yoga
Take a bubble bath
Go for a swim
Lay in grass
Write 5 gratitude statements
Do yard work
Go fishing
Do sculpting
Go hunting
Do gardening
Girls/guys night
Do painting or drawing
Write a letter to someone you’ve been thinking of
Sing an uplifting song
Get a manicure/ pedicure
Spend quality time with God
Declutter
Wear a nice outfit
Drink some tea
Do a face mask
Here are a few downloadable Apps for meditation, stress-relief, and other exercises to help you to relax, be mindful, and engage with others.
Liberate Meditation App
(By & for people of color)
Meditating on God's Word
Followers of Christ have hope in Jesus! Here are different passages you can study out in the Bible. Pick a topic for the week.
The future seems hopeless – Isaiah 54:1-7, Lamentations 3:19-24, John 14:27, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Peter 1:1-9, 1 Peter 5:10-11, Revelation 11:15-19
You need comfort – Psalm 127:1-3, Isaiah 12, Isaiah 40:1-11, Isaiah 46:3-4, Isaiah 66:12-14, Jeremiah 31:10-13, Matthew 11:25-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, 1 Corinthians 7:6-13, Hebrews 12
You are dealing with grief and loss – Psalm 9:8-10, Psalm 22:24, Psalm 23, Psalm 27:4-5, Psalm 34:15-20, Psalm 38:7-9, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 71:20-21, Proverbs 14:32, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 40:18-31, Isaiah 49:14-16, Isaiah 51:3, Isaiah 54:10, Isaiah 66:12-14, Lamentations 3:31-33, Matthew 5:4
You are angry – Genesis 4:1-12, Psalm 4:4, Proverbs 16:32, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:25-5:2, James 1:19-21
You desire revenge – Deuteronomy 32:34-35, Psalm 94:1, Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:38-42, Romans 12:17-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, 1 Peter 3:8-14
You struggle with apathy – Numbers 25:10-13, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:35-48, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 14:22
Others disagree with you – Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 12:9-21, Romans 14:1-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:11:21, James 2:1-13, James 4:11-12
Others have sinned against you – Genesis 33:1-4, Genesis 50:15-20, Micah 6:8, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:12-14, James 2:12-13
You are tempted to be bitter – Psalm 38:7-9, Proverbs 16:32, 1 Corinthian 13, Ephesians 4:29-5:2, Hebrews 12:14-16
You need to control your tongue – Psalm 39:1, Proverbs 10:18-20, Matthew 15:1-20, James 3:1-12
You are anxious – Psalm 94:17-19, Ecclesiastes 2:22-25, Luke 12:22-34, Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Romans 8:14-15, Romans 8:31-39
Your faith needs strengthening – Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 18, Proverbs 3:5-9, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Hebrews 10:19-25, 35-39, Hebrews 11:1-12:13
Your are seeking God’s direction – 1 Kings 3:1-14, Proverbs 2:1-6, Romans 12:1-3, Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 1:9-14, James 1:5-8
You need hope in something greater – Psalm 138:7, Nahum 1:7, Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 11:25-30, John 6:39-40, John 14:1-4, Romans 8:14-15, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57, 2 Corinthians 4:13-16, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 21:4
