Self-Care
Taking a nap, laying down, watching your favorite show
What is resting?
taking air in, and letting air out of your lungs slowly 10 times
What is taking 10 deep breaths?
Drawing or painting something to calm down, or to express your feelings
What is coping with art?
Leaving to go outside and travel a short distance by foot to get some space and clear your head
What is taking a walk?
Finding someone you like/trust, and having a conversation with them
What is talking to a friend?
Buying something for yourself (food, or something you want) that you don't buy often, or Doing something you love that you don't get to do often
What is treating yourself?
Focusing your thoughts on your body, moving from your head down to your toes, and noticing what you are feeling
What is a Body Scan?
Playing an instrument, rapping, or singing
What is expressing yourself with music?
an exercise that strengthens muscles and can relieve stress
What is lifting weights?
Letting someone know that you need something (by talking to them, calling them, or texting them)
What is reaching out for help or to just talk?
Making sure you shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, etc.
What is keeping up with personal hygiene?
Holding onto ice, an icepack, or a cold water bottle (not directly on skin), in order to focus yourself on the present moment
What is grounding yourself with cold temperature?
Moving your body to the beat, or to music
What is expressing yourself through dance?
Doing any exercise that gets your heart rate up, to relieve stress
What is doing cardio?
Sitting around the TV with your friends or family to lift your mood
What is watching a good movie or show with your friends or family?
you make lunches or dinners in advance to save time and to make sure you eat on busy days
What is meal-prepping?
Tensing up muscles throughout your body one at a time and releasing that tension
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
Putting your thoughts down on paper
What is journaling?
Doing movements such as touching your toes or reaching for the sky
What is stretching (could include yoga)?
Telling someone you cannot hang out tonight because you need to rest or catch up on sleep
What is having healthy boundaries and prioritizing your health needs?
Asking yourself if you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired
What is assessing your immediate needs? (using the HALT method)
Noticing your thoughts and feelings without judgement, and letting them pass
What is using mindfulness?
Recording yourself with a camera doing something you like, and sharing the video with others on a platform
What is expressing yourself by making a YouTube video, TikTok, or instagram story?
Throwing or kicking a ball around with friends, while following a specific set of rules
What is playing a sport with friends?
Asking your friend to hang out because you are feeling lonely
What is connecting with others to lift your mood?