obtaining a PhD
The range is what is normative for the activity.
Activities
sauna
Increased frequency of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality --wikipedia.
"retail therapy"
Experts say that the act of making choices when shopping can restore your feeling of control over your life. A study found that buying things you enjoy can be up to 40 times more effective at giving you a sense of control in your life compared to not shopping -- webmd.
helping others help themselves
the mere intent and commitment to generosity can stimulate neural change and make people happier -- psychologytoday.
gentrification
Request: when wealthier people move into a lower-income neighborhood, fixing up buildings and raising property values while often forcing original residents to leave.
child's pose (balasana)
Request: relaxing yoga position where you kneel on the floor and lean forward to rest your forehead on the ground.
"One good deed a day"
Request: What if one sets this basic standard?
waste of time
the devotion of time to a useless activity -- Wordnik.
checking the Database more than once a day
Request: Would this be addictive behavior?
masturbation
Request: self-stimulation of one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.
subjugation
"the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control" -- Google dictionary.
living on autopilot
"it seems to me to be the complete opposite of purposeful living" -- by request.
kissing
By request.
holding hands
Request: I feel wonderful when I hold hands with someone.
5rhythms
Request: free-form movement meditation practice created by Gabrielle Roth that guides people through five changing stages of dance to release the mind and body.