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Positive coping skills
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Positive Coping Skills
Here's a list of coping skills that will help you when you are feeling strong emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression. These activities are not likely to create more stress or problems, so these help you be more resilient and stress tolerant.
Distractions:
Write, draw, paint, photography
Play an instrument, sing, dance,
Take a shower or a bath
Garden
Take a walk
Watch a movie
Clean or organize your environment
Read
Social:
Talk to someone you trust
Set boundaries and say "no"
Write a note to someone you care about
Be assertive
Spend time with friends and/or family
Care for or play with a pet
Be proactive:
Make a gratitude list
Keep an inspirational quote with you
Write a list of goals
Write a list of pros and cons for decisions
Reward or pamper yourself when successful
Write a list of strengths
Accept a challenge with a positive attitude
Tension Releasers:
Exercise or play sports
Cry
Laugh
Get enough sleep
Eat healthy foods
Eat a little chocolate
Deep/slow breathing
meditate
Enjoy nature
Here's a list of coping skills that will help you when you are feeling strong emotions such as anger, anxiety, or depression. These activities are not likely to create more stress or problems, so these help you be more resilient and stress tolerant.
Distractions:
Write, draw, paint, photography
Play an instrument, sing, dance,
Take a shower or a bath
Garden
Take a walk
Watch a movie
Clean or organize your environment
Read
Social:
Talk to someone you trust
Set boundaries and say "no"
Write a note to someone you care about
Be assertive
Spend time with friends and/or family
Care for or play with a pet
Be proactive:
Make a gratitude list
Keep an inspirational quote with you
Write a list of goals
Write a list of pros and cons for decisions
Reward or pamper yourself when successful
Write a list of strengths
Accept a challenge with a positive attitude
Tension Releasers:
Exercise or play sports
Cry
Laugh
Get enough sleep
Eat healthy foods
Eat a little chocolate
Deep/slow breathing
meditate
Enjoy nature
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