headspace Day

what's your small step today?

use the calendar below for daily tips and inspiration. start by taking small steps. come back each day to find a new idea.

if you need help sticking to a plan, then you can download your own calendar and track your small steps, or discover our seven tips for a healthy headspace.                   

Day 2 - Take 5 minutes to read something fun - a chapter of a book, a comic or manga.

Day 3 - Have a zoom dinner party - cook the same meal at different houses.

Day 4 - Take the dog for a walk. Add another block each day.

 

Day 5 - Do some deep breathing when you get into bed.

 

Day 6 - Talk with someone you trust about how you feel.

 

Day 7 - Reduce or cut out alcohol and other drugs by organising things for early the next morning.

 

Day 8 - Do an act of kindness - compliment someone, offer to help someone or volunteer.

 

Day 9 - Dance every day. Create a new dance choreography.

 

Day 10 - Eat an apple a day - or whatever fruit you like. 

 

Day 11 - Stretch different parts of your body.

 

Day 12 - Switch to passive screen time within 1 hour of bedtime.

 

Day 13 - A phone call, email or text with a friend can help you feel connected and supported.

 

Day 14 - Schedule other activities in for times you find hard.

 

Day 15 - Breathe deeply; in and out for blocks of 10 or 20 breaths.

 

Day 16 - Play an instrument. Try a different song each day.

 

Day 17 - Make a meal with a friend.

 

Day 18 - Explore new parts of your community. It might be a park or lake nearby. 

 

Day 19 - Set the alarm at the same time every day.

 

Day 20 - Spend time with family doing a jigsaw.

 

Day 21 - Find screen free time each day.

 

Day 22 - Listen to a new song each day. Build a new playlist.

 

Day 23 - Try a nutritious snack each day - carrot sticks, nuts.

 

Day 24 - Dial into an online workout.

 

Day 25 - Try mindfulness before bed. Find an app to support this.

 

Day 26 - Send a text to a different person each day.

 

Day 27 - Digital Detox when you walk. Lose the phone and look at what's around you. 

 

Day 28 - Play with your pet. Teach them a new trick.

 

Day 29 - Have a meal with no processed foods. 

 

Day 30 - Choose one exercise - like squats or push ups and increase your repetitions by 5 each day.

 

Day 31 - Join a zoom/facetime chat with friends each week.