Groovers share what they do to look after their wellbeing every day.
Looking for new ways to weave wellbeing into your day? Look no further than this inspiring list from the Groov team.
We asked some of our Groovers to share their wellbeing basics – the things they do every day to feel good and function well.
Read on to get some fresh ideas for 2023 and beyond!
1- Morning routine of a quick stretch / mini yoga session (about 5 mins max), stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, and writing my intentions for the day in a journal.
2- Some form of movement – this doesn’t need to be prescriptive exercise, but some way of feeling ‘being’ in my body.
3- Sitting at the dining table for dinner with my partner – no phones.
4- Wind-down routine at the end of the day – no screens the hour prior to bed, cup of chamomile tea, reading in bed, and writing in my journal.
5- Voice noting my best friend back in the UK. Just talking things out alone is super helpful, but getting her reply and staying connected is so important.
6- I need to move or get outside at some point every day.
7- Being an extrovert, social activities top me up. Connecting with family, friends, and colleagues is so important for me. Even better if it can be doing something we enjoy together! Live music is always a win.
8- Listening to music helps me switch off.
9- Weight training at the gym because I love to feel strong and fit (mentally and physically).
10- Spending time in the kitchen and cooking up a storm. I especially love cooking for others.
11- Taking time out in my day to escape into a good book or TV series.
12- Doing some form of exercise, even if that’s walking to the letterbox.
13- Having some alone time. I’m an extrovert, but I still need downtime!
14- Spending time with my epic partner Adrian.
Bonus points to Jamie for aligning her wellbeing basics with Groov’s 6 Pillars!
15- A phone call with my Dad (Connect).
16- Something bingeable on Netflix (Chill).
17- Playing my guitar (Do).
18- Swimming in the ocean (Move).
19- Morning affirmations (Celebrate).
20- Getting my nails done each month (Enjoy).
21- Les Mills RPM classes at least three times a week.
22- Connect with a friend in person each week.
23- Enjoy my morning coffee.
24- Getting into nature! Feet in the sand, smelling the ocean breeze, admiring beautiful overgrown trees. Something about being in nature instantly grounds me and makes me feel calm, connected, and reenergised.
25- Exercise every day. One or more of: running (with my dog), gym, cycling, walking with my wife and dogs.
26- Coffee and quiet time as soon as I wake.
27- Taking pauses during the day to breathe and relax.
28- Time with my family every day. Even if I’m travelling, I FaceTime with them.
29- Running with no music or phone, ideally on a trail somewhere.
30- Sauna-ing.
31- Daily journaling (including three good things).
32- Daily walk with Mike and the dog.
33- FaceTime with my family out of town.
34- Time by myself.
35- Sleep and lots of it!
36- Having the capacity to learn – reading, watching YouTube, board games, documentaries.
37- Movement – sometimes intense, sometimes slow and relaxing.
38- Playing piano.
39- Swimming.
40- Walking the dog.
41- Some form of daily exercise, preferably combining Groov’s 6 Pillars of Wellbeing (e.g. walking the dog or going for a swim with my wife).
42- Trying to learn something new each week – it might be a language, podcast, fun fact trivia, or tech stuff work.
43- Dancing is my Do, Move and Enjoy fix. It lifts my spirits and helps me get through the rough days.
44- Gardening. I’m an active relaxer and gardening keeps me calm and grounded.
45- Having plenty of time for myself.
46- Spending time with my wife and kids.
47- Connecting with family overseas.
48- Keeping fit.
49- Trying to connect with people and go out more often (hard for an introvert).
50- Understanding myself better to understand what my triggers are for anxiety and self-doubt.
51- Ensure that my hobbies are tracking along.
52- I need to be moving and in nature.
53- Reading a few chapters of a novel before I fall asleep.
54- Walking, ideally at dawn or dusk (my favourite times of day).
55- Quality time with my partner and kids.
56- Time alone to reflect and recharge.
57- Doing something with the horses almost every day – gets me outside, moving, and connected to my fur babies. Every ride is a learning experience.
58- Not feeling bad about moderate loads of low-cognitive entertainment (like TV or social media) to relax and unwind.
59- Learning something new every day, whether it’s a big idea or tiny thing. Keeps me curious.
60- Getting into a flow state through some kind of creative, immersive activity, like software development or graphic design/art.
61- Running or doing an in-home workout at least every second day.
62- Enjoying my daily rituals such as my morning coffee and evening cup of tea with my husband.
63- I make my bed nicely every morning because even if my room is a bit messy, a made bed makes all the difference – and I know I’ll be thankful for it at the end of the day!
64- Another big thing for me is feeling like I’m (mostly) acting according to my values. I am not my thoughts, but I am my values, and they are important to my sense of wellbeing.