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Suggestions for good distraction activities

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TheOrigBrave · 28/06/2018 11:54

I have a number of distractions activities I can pick up and do for 10 mins. People will understand how these are helpful.

Current activities are: colouring, jigsaw and needlepoint.

I'm finding I'm less keen to do jigsaws and needlepoint during the summer and wondered if people had other activities I could try.

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Melliegrantfirstlady · 28/06/2018 11:55

What about watching meditation things on YouTube?

TheOrigBrave · 28/06/2018 14:18

It needs to be something where I'm using my hands really, but I can look
those up for other times. Thank you

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slippersinsummer · 28/06/2018 14:52

I've done some rock / pebble painting.

You can do colours, patterns, sayings, animals etc. There are a lot of fun painted rock groups on Facebook and kids love finding them. You don't even have to be part of a group if you don't want to find yourself. But you can give clues etc.

slippersinsummer · 28/06/2018 14:52

I've done some rock / pebble painting.

You can do colours, patterns, sayings, animals etc. There are a lot of fun painted rock groups on Facebook and kids love finding them. You don't even have to be part of a group if you don't want to find yourself. But you can give clues etc.

TheOrigBrave · 29/06/2018 09:20

That's a good idea, that you.

In fact I think I'm just making excuses. I could easily pick up the activities I already have, I just need to work harder.

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Heratnumber7 · 29/06/2018 09:28

Crochet. It's easy to learn to do granny squares, and you could knock up lovely blankets for Christmas presents.

softkittywarmkitty28 · 02/07/2018 06:35

I do colouring, drawing, puzzle books, also there's some complicated friendship bracelets which are a good to make.
I'm currently day patient and some of the others do crochet, knitting, making Pom poms or dream catchers.

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