Walking
Suffolk is a beautiful county with many public footpaths to explore, which are close to home for those living in rural areas. However, please remember to follow the guidance and keep at least two metres apart when out walking as part of your daily exercise.
Fitness
Aerobic and Dancing 🌐http://bit.ly/3omPyCB
Strength and Resistance 🌐 http://bit.ly/3s2v0Sh
Pilates and Yoga 🌐 http://bit.ly/3hRCvXF
Other Fitness plans 🌐 http://bit.ly/2MKXdwV
Sport England
Advice on staying active while at home 🌐 https://bit.ly/35hP3SZ
Chair-Based Exercise
🌐 http://bit.ly/3nnCtYH
🌐 http://bit.ly/38kzAU0
British Heart Foundation – Exercise with everyday objects 🌐 https://bit.ly/3pYoOsw
Get Up and Go (Royal Society of Physiotherapists) 🌐 https://bit.ly/3ondvtF
Move It or Lose It
5 Minute Balance routine 🌐 https://bit.ly/2MGS0WO
The Cuppa exercise routine 🌐 https://bit.ly/3nnM2qu
Free exercise at home pack 🌐 http://bit.ly/3s5nHZV
🌐 http://bit.ly/2L9Tzfs
30 minute Exercise at Home for the Over 50s 🌐 https://bit.ly/35gv8DQ
Fitbit Challenge
If you enjoy a challenge and own a fitbit – you can connect with your friends via the app and start a challenge🌐http://bit.ly/2XmavBG
Emotional Wellbeing
Living Life To The Full 🌐 http://www.llttf4suffolk.com
Every Mind Matters 🌐 https://bit.ly/38mncCX
Online courses and webinars specifically designed to help during this time of uncertainty🌐 https://bit.ly/2XlCsJY
Rehab 4 Addition 🌐 http://bit.ly/2LqU9Fx
Meditation and Mindfulness
Practice being fully present in the moment and observing thoughts without judgement.
Start by sitting in a comfortable position with your eyes closed and bringing your attention the breath and how your body moves with each inhale and exhale.
Journaling
Get your thoughts on paper to release them from your mind and allow worries and problems to seem more manageable. Try bullet journaling.
Practice Gratitude
When we feel grateful the brain releases dopamine, a feel good chemical.
Studies show that by simply writing down three things you are grateful for every day for 21 days can rewire your brain to be more positive.
Mind UK
Coronavirus and your wellbeing🌐 http://bit.ly/3biKBHw
Suffolk Mind How to get your emotional needs met while isolating 🌐http://bit.ly/3hQtRZb
Mind online community🌐 http://bit.ly/2Xh6qPc
Creative Activities
Draw, colour, write your memoirs, write poetry, write a book, write a play, read physical & kindle/ebooks, knit, crochet, make gifts such as jewellery making kit, bake, play board games, puzzles, word games, play cards, sing, cook, paint, do a photoshoot, organize your cupboards, de-clutter
Draw with Rob
Draw-along videos 🌐 http://bit.ly/2MI8oq0
Create to Connect
Daily creative challenges starting on 23rd March
Sign up here 🌐 http://bit.ly/3hSin7F
Origami 🌐 http://bit.ly/2Xl2Xzs
Knitting and crocheting
There are a number of charities who accept knitted items for those in need 🌐 http://bit.ly/3i2xlbr
Write a letter
You could write a letter to someone you know, send a letter to a local care home or to an individual in need using these organisations:
🌐 http://www.lovefortheelderly.org
🌐http://www.lettersagainst.org/volunteer
🌐 http://www.friendindeed.org.uk
Music
Concert Live Streams🌐 http://bit.ly/3q06oIa
Virtual Choirs
– The Sofa Singers 🌐 http://www.thesofasingers.net/
– Singing for better breathing on Youtube:🌐 http://bit.ly/38ocewE
Karaoke including online
🌐 http://www.singsnap.com/
🌐 https://www.karafun.co.uk/karaoke/
🌐 https://www.luckyvoicekaraoke.com/
Have a Dance Party
Have a dance party at home – dancing is a great way to exercise, and all you need is some music to dance to. You can always dance by yourself, but some people have been using social platforms and even video conferencing software (such as Zoom) to have remote dance parties on the weekend while they are stuck at home.
Virtual tours
Museums:
– Collection of museums on Google Arts & Culture site 🌐 http://bit.ly/3q0Waa6
– The Louvre 🌐 http://bit.ly/38jO4DJ
– The British Museum🌐 http://bit.ly/38o7rLO
Adventures:
– Dives 🌐https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/
– National Parks 🌐 http://bit.ly/39aRRSR
– Nature 🌐 http://bit.ly/3q3JjUZ
Books & reading
Online Book Clubs- 365 Days of Compassion Book Club 🌐 http://bit.ly/3biLPCu
-Access e-books, e-audio books, films, documentaries and courses with your library card
🌐 http://bit.ly/3onqlrZ
-List of free online boredom-busting resources
🌐 http://bit.ly/35hSJ7f
Learning
Free Online Courses Future Learn🌐 http://bit.ly/38m4Jqc
Learn a new Language with apps such as Duolingo
Bird watch
You could input your finds on the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Bird Track website or App
🌐http://bit.ly/3om2iJK
Activities to try with friends
-Decide on a film you are all going to watch in your own homes and make telephone calls afterwards to discuss it.
-Use FaceTime, Skype or other video chat services to have a coffee with a friend from home.
Quarantine Bingo
