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Childhood activities to help you unplug and unwind
While Playschool and play dough might be best left in the past, a number of pursuits previously considered as just “for kids” are making resurgence in the adult market. From colouring to cooking, jigsaws to juggling, these activities all have one thing in common; they allow us to switch off and de-stress. Here are our favourites.
- Colouring – Adult colouring books are topping the bestseller list and for good reason. Colouring as an adult takes on an almost meditative quality allowing you to unplug and unwind all at once.
- Jigsaws – Similar to colouring, working your way through a jigsaw puzzle means unplugging from technology and anything else you might have going on. Your attention is solely focused on the task at hand, which can be incredibly soothing.
- Board games – While there are a plethora of “newbies” to the scene, we thing the traditional board games are the best. Scrabble, the original versions of Monopoly, even Chess and Checkers are all wonderful ways to while away an afternoon.
- Gardening – Whether you’re a green or black thumb, there’s generally something “gardening” related to suit. There’s something extremely relaxing about spending an hour outdoors pruning and mulching. Even apartment dwellers can get in on the act with the newly marketed “vertical gardens” or clever pot based growing systems.
- Bike riding – If it’s been a decade (or two) since you last spun the wheels, it might be time to give it a go again. Renting a bike for the day or weekend is a great way to not only incorporate cardio activity into your life but also reconnect with simpler times.
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