Coping Skills
This makes you sweat and increases endorphins (those feel good hormones in your body)
What is exercise
Something you hear
What are noises
This gets me "all fired up"?
Anger
This is something that includes water
Taking a warm bath or shower
What is sleep
Taking time for yourself by moving to another room or location. This action is slower than a run.
What is walking away
This happens in your brain all the time.
What are thoughts
This often includes tears
What is sadness
Sometimes I put on headphones to access this
What is listening to music
This includes sleep, eating well, movement, and being with people we love.
What is balance
Something you can do with words.
What is talking to a person you trust.
The "Nose Knows"
What are smells
I might laugh and smile when I feel this
What is Happy
This takes place outside and you use your feet
What is walking in nature
This happens once a year and maybe more if needed
What is going to doctor office
Something you can do with a pen and paper
What is Journaling
These are times in the year (think day off of school/work)
What are holidays
What is mad
This activity was can be used while laying down, sitting in a comfortable chair, or even sitting on the floor
What is meditation
This depends on our interests and should be done often as often as possible
What is having fun!
You use your lungs (and your mouth) for this
What are deep breaths
They make these in Hollywood
What are movies/TV shows
If I go up to someone and smile and shake their hand I might be feeling this
What is friendly
This can include- Exercise, Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet, Get Enough Sleep, Take Breaks throughout the day, Visit a doctor for regular checkups, Practice meditation or mindfulness, Engage in hobbies and activities you enjoy, Spend time with loved ones, Express your emotions healthily, Practice gratitude, Take time for relaxation and rejuvenation, Read a book or watch a movie, Learn something new, Take a class or workshop, Volunteer in your community, Spend time in nature, Journal your thoughts and feelings.
What is doing self care tasks (activities that promote and maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being)
This is something you do to talk to a trained professional about your thoughts and feelings.
What is therapy or counseling