How do you rest BEST?

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Quiz Questions

1.
If you could spend your day doing anything (no responsibilities or limits), which activity would you pick FIRST?
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- A.
  Spending time writing, painting, composing, cooking, etc.
- B.
  Spending a quiet morning at home
- C.
  Spending time researching or trying something new
- D.
  Spending meaningful time with family/friends
- E.
  Spending time outside
2.
Which word BEST describes how you feel on a “bad” day?
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- A.
  Overwhelmed
- B.
  Lonely
- C.
  Stuck
- D.
  Bored
- E.
  Trapped
3.
Which word best describes your personality?
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- A.
  Social
- B.
  Curious
- C.
  Adventurous
- D.
  Introspective
- E.
  Creative
4.
Do you prefer to stick with what you know or try new things?
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- A.
  Stick with what I know
- B.
  Try new things
- C.
  A bit of both
5.
When do you feel most inspired?
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- A.
  When I'm creating things
- B.
  When I'm outside or looking out a window
- C.
  When I'm sitting in quiet
- D.
  When I'm learning about something new
- E.
  When I'm hanging out with other people

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You rest best through quiet and relaxed time at home.
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While others may be disappointed when weekend events are cancelled, you couldn't be more excited to spend your time relaxing at home.The key to rest for you is space and quiet.If you feel guilty for clearing your schedule and unplugging from the outside world for a bit -- don't! Resting the way you need to rest will enable you to step back into the world ready to reengage with renewed energy.We recommend: Creating a daily no-technology timeIn our tech-filled world, even the screens at home can fill our ears and minds with constant noise. Practice quiet and relaxed rest by "unplugging" from technology for a set amount of time and focusing on connecting with loved ones and/or enjoying the “quiet.”This could be during dinner, thirty minutes before bed, in the car, twenty minutes after school, etc. You decide how much time you will spend away from technology and when.During this tech-free time, engage in meaningful conversations with your loved ones. If you need ideas for topics to discuss together, check out this list of conversation starters.Looking for more personal and family wellbeing resources from Big Idea Project?
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You rest best by spending meaningful time with family and friends.
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Game nights, family outings, pillow fights -- there's nothing you cherish more than time spent with family and friends.The key to rest for you is connecting with other people. It is SO easy to get wrapped up with deadlines at work, homework assignments, soccer games, doctor appointments, and more. But the busyness usually means we miss meaningful, agenda-free time with family and friends. Creating space for meaningful connection requires intentionality and a healthy dose of spontaneity! We recommend: Scheduling a special time (outside of your "normal" schedule) to connect and be silly with your family or friends.Spend 1-2 hours with your family or friends (or even with one person at a time) and pick an activity you know your family or friends would enjoy. Try to keep your time together light-hearted and even silly. Silliness and laughter build the strongest heart connections quickly.Here are some ideas to get you started:Music lovers can listen to favorite artists together and discuss what they enjoy about each song.Foodies can experiment cooking a new dish.Sports fans can toss the football, frisbee, or baseball while catching up on the latest stats for their favorite teams.Artists can paint or draw or set up an at-home art studio.Thespians can find a play on YouTube (or other streaming service) and watch together, looking for interesting elements in the script or stage movement.Fashionistas can try an at-home mani/pedi or makeover using online tutorials.There's no end to the ways you can connect and be silly with your family and friends!Looking for more personal and family wellbeing resources from Big Idea Project?
3.
You rest best by creating things!
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You feel most free from the exhausting and mundane parts of life when you're flexing your creative muscles through art, music, cooking, building, dancing, etc.The key to rest for you is expressing yourself creatively.Creative expression is so easily forgotten when there are errands to run and deadlines to meet. Give your soul room to breathe by breaking out your paints, guitar, sprinkles, whatever! You'll find yourself so much more energized to finish your other tasks afterwards.We recommend: Doing a (new?) creative activity with your family.Flex your creative muscles in a new and maybe uncomfortable way by doing something you’ve been wanting to try, or choose a tried a true creative hobby that you’ve been neglecting lately. Consider creating alongside your loved ones. Don't worry about making “ugly” art. Investigate different techniques and let your imagination take over. Afterwards, talk about the experience. What were the surprises, insights, feelings involved?Looking for more personal and family wellbeing resources from Big Idea Project?
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You rest best by learning and exploring new things.
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When you learn a new fact, hone a new skill, or catch a new idea, your mind immediately spins with excitement, and the stressors that had been weighing you down seem to fall away, even for just a few moments. The key to rest for you is feeding your curiosity with new information and ideas.Don't be afraid to put tasks and worries on the back-burner for a moment (they won't be going anywhere) and let your curiosity and love for new knowledge take over. You'll feel re-energized afterwards and may even discover the solutions you've been looking for.We recommend: Learning a new skill with your family or friends. Reawaken curiosity by learning a new skill with your family or friends. Find something that intrigues your family or friends and then learn the new skill by researching (YouTube and Google can be great resources) or taking a class together. Afterwards, talk about the experience together: what were the surprises, insights, and feelings involved?Looking for more personal and family wellbeing resources from Big Idea Project?
5.
You rest best outside!
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Nothing refreshes you quite like breathing in fresh air, feeling grass beneath your feet, and being surrounded by the sounds of nature.The key to rest for you is experiencing nature.We all know how therapeutic the great outdoors can be, but it's all too easy to forget to prioritize time in nature when we're constantly distracted by the sights and sounds of technology. We recommend: Going on an explorative nature walk/hike with your family or friends. In our technology-driven world, it’s easy to miss the startling beauty of nature. Reawaken curiosity by taking a nature walk and examining plants, searching for animals or evidence of animals, listening to the sounds of our world. After the muddy boots come off, talk about the experience. What were the surprises, insights, and feelings involved?Looking for more personal and family wellbeing resources from Big Idea Project?

How do you rest BEST?

Discover what kinds of activities refresh and re-energize you the most!Pro-Tip: Give this quiz to family (yes, children too!) and friends for added encouragement. Do each person's recommended activity together!(Quiz completion time: 2 minutes)

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