Virtual Be Well Space

Activate yourself

Are you feeling numb, depressed, withdrawn, or avoidant?

You may be in a hypo-aroused state. Your “freeze” response has been activated, resulting in a sense of shutting down or disassociating. Choose an activity that will activate your nervous system. The time for each activity can vary; use the filters to sort by suggested times.

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VideoAn image of a brain is illuminated by a soft light in a blue-and-purple hue.

Brain Exercises for Focus and Concentration: 5 Brain Exercises to Improve Memory and Concentration from Jim Kwik

5 minutesDoLearnWatch
VideoA three-dimensional rendering of a neuron sends out electrical currents in blue and red.

Brain Exercises for Focus and Concentration: 6 Brain Exercises for Neuroplasticity from Brain Education TV

5 minutesDoLearnWatch
VideoA woman wearing headphones lifts her arms in a joyful dance, while balloons float overhead.

Happy, Energetic Music: Positive Morning Music from Happy Music Playlist

5 minutesListen
AppA person sits cross-legged on a beach, facing ocean waves in a meditative pose.

Meditate: Guided Meditations from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

10 minutesDoMultiple languagesTranscript
WebsiteAbstract strokes of purple, fuchsia, and teal create an abstract design against a black background

Spend Time Being Creative: Interactive Generative Art by Silk.

5 minutesArtDo
WebsiteA pair of messy hands shapes a block of clay.

Spend Time Being Creative: Sculpt GPL

10 minutesArtDo
WebsiteA person sits cross-legged, engaged in painting a multicolored panel.

Spend Time Being Creative: Sketchpad

10 minutesArtDo