You’ve been asking, “um, how do I frolic?”
WE. GOT. YOu.
Here's a list of 50+ ways to rest, play, & build community to help you frolic more. Don’t forget rest and play looks different for everyone. The goal is not to tell you HOW to frolic, it’s to support you in exploring what fro •lic •in’ means to YOU.
Let’s Frolic
Privilege acknowledgment: We recognize that some of these require resources that everyone does not have access to ( but should). We have done our best to include cost “free” options as possible. If we are missing something, please let us know!
Explore new artists! Try using the “radio” feature on Spotify. Here’s a guide.
Take a bath. Like a reallyyy good intentional bath. Here’s some inspo.
Cook a new meal or experiment (play) with spices. Here are a few options to try.
Make a tea bag for your next bath inspo.
Talk a walk and get lost, on purpose.
Do a solo (or group) picnic. Here’s some inspo.
Go to a park and play on the playground.
Set up a “play date” with a friend.
Do a cartwheel. Here's a ‘how to’ guide.
Doodle.
Color. Here are some color-free coloring pages.
Try various aromatherapy scents.
Dance/move your body.
Listen to deep healing music. Here is one we love link.
Walk around barefoot, preferably outside. Here’s why.
Drink a glass of peppermint tea to calm your nervous system.
Take a drive.
Learn a new dance routine.
Go down a rabbit hole on TikTok.
Create a “self-love” playlist. Shout out to Tiffany Jones for the inspiration! Here’s one to get inspired by.
Make a room or shower spray/mist. Here's a ‘how to’ guide.
Call a loved one. Here's a list of some fun questions.
Host your friends.
Smoke an herbal joint. Here are some of our favorite blends.
Stretch. Try this routine.
Get a good orgasm. No partner? No problem. Here’s a solo sex worksheet!
Try a new makeup look. Get inspired!
Play a video game.
Do a handstand. Add a lil’ twerk if you’re fancy.
Do a calming yoga flow. Try this!
Lovingly prank a friend.
Discover a new podcast.
Play dress up in a friend’s closet.
Remix your wardrobe. How to change your wardrobe without buying anything.
Plan a “screen-free” break time.
Make a flower crown. Here's a 'how to' guide.
Take self-portraits with your phone. Get inspired.
Play with bubbles.
Have a water balloon fight.
Write a poem.
Roll down a hill.
Play your favorite childhood game (or the games you would have liked to play…heal that inner child, boo).
Jump rope.
Take a road trip.
Go skating.
Create a game to play with your friends.
Paint your nails. Here’s a guide.
Give yourself a lymphatic massage. Here’s a guide.
Make a meme of someone you love and send it to them. Here’s a guide.
Sit or lay in the sun.
Do a scavenger hunt with friends.
Schedule a date night with yourself. How to date yourself guide.
Give yourself a scalp massage.
Do breathing exercises. Try this technique.
Schedule a “nap time” in your calendar.
Read a fiction book. Find your next one here.
Plan and book a solo trip. Don't know where to start? Hire a travel coach.
Try a local cooking class.
Find a wine-tasting class.
Go to a bar or somewhere you’re comfortable and pretend to be someone else (maybe even embody your future self).