Healthy Distractions
Take a Longer Break
Looking to step away for 30 minutes or more? Try some of our suggestions for 30 ways to take a break from gambling across PEI.
Looking to take a longer break from gambling?
Try some of our suggestions for 30 ways to take a longer break (30 minutes or more) below.
30 Ways to Take a Break
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Explore local Walking trails
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Visit community Playgrounds
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Go for a bike ride on the Confederation Trail
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Spend time at the Beaches
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Tour historical Lighthouses
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Try your hand at Clam digging
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Explore Seniors activities (pages 10-18 of the PEI Senior's Guide)
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Visit the Confederation Center of the Arts (free summer shows)
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Give back and Volunteer in your community
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Go on a treasure hunt with Geo Caching
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Experience Online travel through free virtual tours
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Paint! Try rock painting or join an East Coast Art Party
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Visit the PEI Public Library for movies, music, e-books, snowshoes and more!
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Have tea or coffee with a friend you haven’t seen in a while
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Schedule a phone or video call date with a friend
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Go for a picnic – pack food, a blanket, and head to a park or beach!
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Relax on the couch and watch a movie
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Practice mindfulness (you can do this anywhere!)
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Sign up for Community school courses
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Offer to help a friend or neighbour with a task
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Write in a journal (all you need is a pencil and paper)
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Take time to color (grab a coloring sheet and pencils)
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Sing!! It's free and you can do it anywhere, even in the shower!
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Listen to your favorite music or the radio
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Take a nap (at home in a comfy spot, outside on a beach or in the backyard)
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Cook your favorite meal or try a new recipe
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Research and plan a pretend getaway – put the money you save this month towards a “trip fund”
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Watch a sunrise or sunset – it never gets old
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Do some Gardening (indoor window gardening or outdoor community gardens)
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