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33. Ask questions of your loved one which they will enjoy answering (curiosity)
34. Think and speak well of you and your loved one's health (hope & optimism)
35. Do something that will put a smile on your loved one's face (humour, playfulness)
36. Let your loved ones express and behave themselves which shows their real self. Refrain from judgments (authenticity, self-regulation)
37. Do at least one thing what you used to do as a child or at least share a story of what you used to do with your loved ones (love, teamwork)
38. Do something for at least 10 minutes daily which deepens your connection with nature, such as walking, gardening, recycling, listening to birds (appreciation of beauty)
39. Lessen the amount of speed reading, speed cleaning, speed typing, speed browsing the web; instead, do at least one activity daily that is not driven by speed (prudence, self-regulation)
40. Call someone against whom you hold a grudge or awkward hesitation and let this call signal to them that all is good (forgiveness)
41. Give the gift of undivided attention to your significant others (love)
42. Thank even through the smallest of actions those who are working to maintain essential services (gratitude)
43. Break the Cabin Fever of staying indoors by doing vigorous physical activities such as climbing stairs up and down for a specific number of times, playing improvised indoor games such as Ping-Pong and bowling or following exercise classes online, taking a walk or light run around the corner, while keeping safe physical distance (zest, creativity)
44. Leave some room in your stomach when eating (self-regulation)
45. Reminisce about three places you enjoyed most by watching movies or sharing pictures about them with loved one (gratitude)
46. Appreciate and express thanks to front line workers in appropriate ways. For example, Italians and Spaniards have stood on their balconies to applaud daily, others have shared specific acts on social media (gratitude)
47. Create a playlist on Spotify or Youtube or any other streaming device of favourite songs and videos for your significant other or friend (love, creativity)
48. Surprise your loved one by doing a chore for them which they least like to do (love)
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