Calm Vocabulary
Making you feel calmer.
soothing
A notebook where people write thoughts or reflections.
journal
Put your ideas or feelings on paper.
write down thoughts
Relax after stress or activity.
wind down
Complete: A list of things you are thankful for is a ___ list.
gratitude
Paying calm attention to the present moment.
mindful
An object used to mark your place in a book.
bookmark
Read one part of a book.
read a chapter
Stop thinking about a problem for a while.
take your mind off something
Complete: I want to make journaling a ___.
habit
Not involving phones, computers, or TV.
screen-free
A soft seat used for meditation.
meditation cushion
Pay attention to your breath.
focus on breathing
Get a calm, quiet moment.
find peace and quiet
Taras wants screen-free reading. Suggest one change involving his phone.
Put the phone in another room. Accept an equivalent practical change.
The length of time you can focus.
attention span
A puzzle made of many pieces that form a picture.
jigsaw puzzle
Complete a puzzle or problem.
solve a puzzle
Change from one activity or mood to another.
switch gears
Say this with an idiom: This new calm routine feels refreshing and pleasant.
It is a breath of fresh air.
A simple repeated action that feels meaningful.
small ritual
A quiet place for reading.
reading corner
Walk slowly while paying attention to the present moment.
take a mindful walk
Rest and get your energy back.
recharge your batteries
Challenge the claim: Readers are antisocial. Give a counterexample.
A reader may join a book club and discuss books with friends. Accept another relevant explained example.