Maybe you’re looking for something to do when you’re bored or bond with your ESSA. I know that I’ve had times where I’ve just been itching to do something but can’t think of exactly what I want to do. Sometimes, you just need the right spark of inspiration to get you out of your head and doing something enjoyable. If so, here are some ideas based on what your energy level is!
High Energy
High energy levels are when you feel like going out and doing something psychically or mentally engaging. Maybe you are craving to work with your brain but don’t know where to start.
- Go on an outing! This could be anywhere from a museum to the park or a restaurant. If you are going to the grocery store, bring your ESSA in the car with you or inside if you feel up to it!
- Have a picnic! If it is inside or outside it doesn’t matter, prepare a meal for yourself or some snacks and hang out with your plush.
- Make gear! Maybe your stuffed animal needs a new collar or vest. Find tutorials and be creative with it! Learn how to do a blanket stitch so you can sew a vest.
- Write about your ESSA! This might not be for everyone, but you could either write a story with your plush as a character, or just write down some information about them. It could simply be their likes and dislikes.
Low Energy
If you are having a low-energy day, you probably want to do something comforting and less intense. You could just be in the mood to relax and hang out at home with your ESSA. Everyone has low-energy days, and we often have to help ourselves through these moments and treat ourselves with kindness.
- Color! Either use a coloring book or print out something like a name-tag for your ESSA and decorate it. I like to put on a long YouTube video in the background and keep my hands busy coloring.
- Make a cozy area and watch a movie! Collect blankets and pillows and find a comfort movie to watch with your stuffed animals. This is especially nice if you have a warm drink to sip on.
- Go for a short walk! If you don’t feel up to going somewhere with crowds, find an area outside and explore or just sit in nature with your ESSA. Watch the clouds go by if you’re in a whimsical mood.
- Make a playlist! Your plushie might have a personality or aesthetic. You could find some music that reminds you of them and put it into a playlist.
- Journal about your day! Write about your day and what you did, or what you want to do. There is no wrong or right way to journal, all that matters is that you find a method that you enjoy. You can always just decorate the page with some doodles of your stuffed animals!
These ideas tend to help me when bored and have nothing to do. So hopefully you found some ideas that inspired you, and can enjoy some relaxing or exciting activities with your plushies. Whether you are having a good or bad day, high or low energy, remember to take care of yourself!
What is your favorite thing to do with your ESSA?