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- Ask for Help
- Take deep breaths, Bake something or go for a Bike ride
- Count to 10 or 20 or 100, color a picture
- Drink water or DANCE
- Eat your favorite foods (and a balanced diet). OR Exercise!
- Find a safe place to feel calm.
- Go to your happy place (in your imagination or in real life) or Go for a Walk.
- Hug a friend or family member or a stuffed animal. Have Hope, it will be alright.
- Imagine! Imagine! Imagine! You imagination can take you to a wonderful place. "I" statements too!
- Journaling, Jogging, and joking around are all helpful coping skills!
- Be Kind to yourself and others
- Listen to Music or LAUGH
- Make a checklist of things you want to accomplish
- Name the feeling! (Identifying your emotions is essential to feeling better)
- Organize your workspace and room! Clear areas=Clear minds
- Positive Affirmations! (ex: YOU CAN DO THIS)
- Find some Quiet time to just sit still.
- Run or Read your favorite book.
- Separate yourself from the situation.
- Talk to someone you trust
- Use your voice and try to be as understanding as possible
- Voice your concerns! (Be your own advocate) & just a little bit of video games
- Write things down! Watch a favorite show or movie!
- Exhale, it will be okay. (Breathe in, breathe out)
- Do some Yoga! (Plenty of examples in the following pages)
- Zone out and go into a calming and relaxing mood
