• 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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