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coping techniques for when you may need them. 💞
eylah
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i hope when you’re needing ideas to help yourself in the moment that this post helps you. remember. never give up and keep going! you got this ❤️🩹
grounding techniques:
- take a bath or shower ( use your favourite shampoo or shower gel! )
- read write draw or paint!
- go take a walk surround yourself with nature and fresh air!
- 5-4-3-2-1 Technique ( 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.)
- hug or scream into a pillow!
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distraction techniques:
- watch a movie
- art or music!
- write a poem or write a story! ( or write down your thoughts )!
- scribble down on paper the emotions you’re currently feeling/experiencing.
- draw a picture or colour in a drawing!
- paint an art piece!
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calming techniques
- meditation or try breathing exercises like box breathing!
- hug a friend or family member!
- write a letter to someone!
- meet up with a friend or family member!
try muscle relaxation, ( try tensing your fists and then relaxing them! )
- positive self talk ( try challenging your negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations)
- social support ( talk to trusted friends or family )
- self compassion ( treating yourself with kindness and understanding yourself during difficult times. )
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self care techniques:
paint your nails ( or get them professionally done!)
do your makeup
do your hair ( Maybe do a different style you’ve never tried )
have a warm bath ( and have some bath salts or bath soother in the bath!)
have a snack and some water! ( hydration is key!)
pls know im here for you all. you’re not alone
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grounding techniques:
- take a bath or shower ( use your favourite shampoo or shower gel! )
- read write draw or paint!
- go take a walk surround yourself with nature and fresh air!
- 5-4-3-2-1 Technique ( 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can hear 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.)
- hug or scream into a pillow!
——————————————————————
distraction techniques:
- watch a movie
- art or music!
- write a poem or write a story! ( or write down your thoughts )!
- scribble down on paper the emotions you’re currently feeling/experiencing.
- draw a picture or colour in a drawing!
- paint an art piece!
——————————————————————————
calming techniques
- meditation or try breathing exercises like box breathing!
- hug a friend or family member!
- write a letter to someone!
- meet up with a friend or family member!
try muscle relaxation, ( try tensing your fists and then relaxing them! )
- positive self talk ( try challenging your negative thoughts and replace them with positive affirmations)
- social support ( talk to trusted friends or family )
- self compassion ( treating yourself with kindness and understanding yourself during difficult times. )
———————————————————————————
self care techniques:
paint your nails ( or get them professionally done!)
do your makeup
do your hair ( Maybe do a different style you’ve never tried )
have a warm bath ( and have some bath salts or bath soother in the bath!)
have a snack and some water! ( hydration is key!)
pls know im here for you all. you’re not alone
.ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
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Such a great resource - I'll definitely be trying some of these out
❤️