- take deep, calm breaths.
- notice and list things in your surroundings.
- expose yourself to strong, pleasant sensations, like a pleasing smell or a favorite blanket.
- say out loud your name, your age, the date, and your location.
- list some things you've done today, or are going to do.
- slash water on your face or run your hands under the faucet.
- do a body scan meditation, or pay close attention to each of your body parts one by one.
- make tea. feel the warmth of it in your hands, and the taste as you sip it calmly.
- listen to music.
- play a categories game, and name some types of dogs, or clothing items, or gemstones, or countries, or anything else you can think of.
- write in your journal.
- take a mindful walk, either inside or outside. pay close attention to your body and your surroundings.
- squiggle. wiggle around. dance. stretch. be silly and active for a few minutes.
source: you feel like shit
jun 28 2020 ∞
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