• turn on a fan
• drink ice water
• change subjects every hour or so
• stretch
• delete all your text messages
• throw some things away. just throw them away.
• start with a blank surface
• jumping jacks
• eat something not high in cho
• disconnect the internet/shut down all tabs except the one you're using
• don't eat too many carbs!
• turn off cell phone
• listen to rainymood
• http://coffitivity.com/
• write down negative thoughts and rip them up
• write down a step by step plan
• talk through step by step in your head
• clean up your area
• set a timer for 20 minutes. you can do 20 minutes
• listen to a pump up song
• DANCE
• put in ear plugs
• walk around and utilize a mantra ("I have confidence!" "Go fight win!" "Yes!)
• exercise every day to increase overall energy
• remember you choose your attitude
• bounce your leg
• tap your foot
• take a quick, cool shower
• walk around while going over flashcards
• pretend like you're lecturing and write on a white board
• squeeze ice cubes in your hands
• create something/hand manipulation: friendship bracelet, braid hair, play with putty/playdoh

to clear one's head

• close all the internet tabs except the one you're using
• delete all your text messages
• delete negative people from facebook
• throw some things away. just throw them away. you have too much stuff.
• jumping jacks
• tidy your desk//make a blank surface
• drink a glass of ice water//make a cup of tea
• open the curtains/open the window
• wash your face//brush your teeth
• stop clenching your teeth (you probably are)