Control or Not?
Owning up to my mistakes
What is something I can control?
Breathing in and out, while tracing this number.
What is Figure 8 Breathing?
Self-soothing strategies are proven to help ease stress.
What is true.
I want to do something I can smell, and I don't have a lot of time.
What is light a candle, savor smells of coffee or tea?
What my friends' think of me.
What is something I can NOT control?
When you have a worried thought, you can imagine you have a remote control in hand and do this....
What is Change the Channel?
Taking time for ourselves is really selfish.
What is False.
I want to do something I can taste and I have lots of time.
What is make and eat a new dish, savor a solo meal in a restaurant.
Reminding myself that I am lovable.
What is something I can control.
This is a challenge, but I've overcome difficult things before.
What is Sunny Thinking?
I am not in control of my inner voice, my thoughts, or my feelings.
What is false.
I want to do something I can feel, but I do not have much time.
What is wear soft clothes, hold a warm mug, pet a dog or a cat.
What college accepts me?
What is something I can NOT control.
5 things to SEE, 4 things to HEAR, 3 things to FEEL, 2 things to SMELL, 1 thing to TASTE
What is Five Senses Sweep?
I want to do something I can see, but I do not have a lot of time.
What is browse GIFs, watch nature videos, look at old photos.
Feeling left-out or excluded.
What is something I can control.
If these bad ideas POP-UP, you can do this.
What is ANT SQUASHING?
I want to do something I can hear, and I have all the time in the world.
What is take a walk without headphones, go to a concert, call a supportive friend.