What wont be on this list?

Listen, learning Japanese or creating a large-scale art installation are valid ways to use your time.

I hope some of these brighten your day a little bit.

Even on cloudy days, natural light can help brighten up your space.

Bonus points if its warm enough to open your windows.

Read a childrens book (to a child if you’re able to).

Kimberly C., 35, tells SELF that reading to her young sons is restorative.

Have a discussion with a child.

I talk to my 5-year-old niece because shes really funny, Sabrina B., 35, tells SELF.

Ask a funny question and see where the conversation takes you.

Im always left with way more than I thought Id get from the convo, Sabrina says.

Keep a gratitude list.

I keep mine on my iPhone and nothing is off-limitsmy toes are on the list.

Breathe in that fresh-laundry scent.

Dance, sing, or both.

But if you havent tried it out and youre remotely into music, it might be worth a shot.

Read one page from a book you love.

This can range fromHarry Potterto the Bible.

Really,whatever genreyou like might do the trick.

My favorite quarantine reads are romance novels byJasmine GuilloryandAlexis Daria.

In short, read whatever sparks joy.

Or, if reading feels too daunting right now, consider an audiobook.

8. attempt to make someone (or yourself) laugh.

In my unscientific opinion, laughing with someone you love is even more beneficial.

Eat a real breakfast in the morning.

This is especially helpful if you spend almost every waking hour in your house.

If youre not a big breakfast person, thats cool too.

Even something like savoring your a.m. beverage of choice might be a nice way to kick off your day.

Showering is my moment to think about everything [and] to cry a little bit.

Its the only place in the house where people respect privacy, Sabrina says.

I can wrap up the door with no interruptions.

Have a hard out if youre working from home.

It could be anything from Janelle Monae to Disney songs.

Write down a good day/bad day plan.

Do something nice for someone else.

This doesnt have to be elaborate.

Watch a cute animal live its unbothered life.

Acquire a low-maintenance skill.

My boyfriend is so confused about it.

Have sex with yourself or someone else.

Sex has stress-relieving benefits whether you do it with a partner or alone.

give a shot to go with what you feel and forget the rest.

Meditate (or just breathe).

And if breathing devolves into crying, thats okay.