Healthy Coping Skills Masterpost
π Deep Breathing - In through your nose, out through your mouth
π Do a puzzle
π Draw, paint or color
π Listen to uplifting or inspirational music
π Blow bubbles
π Squeeze an ice cube tightly
π Go to the library
π Visit an animal shelter
π Pet your cat or dog
π Clean or organize a space
π Make your bed
π Play a game on the computer
π Throw rocks into the woods
π Suck on a peppermint
π Chew gum
π Compliment someone
π Read a book
π Practice a relaxation exercise
π Jump up and down
π Write yourself a nice note and carry it in your pocket
π Do the dishes
π Call a friend
π Invite a friend over
π Organize your music
π Write positive affirmations on note cards & decorate
π Go outside and listen to nature
π Rearrange your bedroomΒ
π Work in the garden or flowerbed
π Do yoga
π Watch a funny movie
π Watch an inspirational movie
π Make a collage with pictures of your favorite things
π JournalΒ
π Paint your nails bright colors
π Make a gratitude list
π Scream into a pillow
π Jump rope
π Sing your favorite song out loud
π Brush your hair 100x
π Squeeze a stress ball
π Visualize: Imagine yourself in a beautiful place. What does it smell like, what do you see, hear, feel, etc
π Write something positive about yourself for every letter of the alphabet
π Write a letter to someone (including yourself)
π Write a fairytale
π Volunteer
π Draw a cheerful picture outside with sidewalk chalk
π Pray
π Meditate
π Decorate your mirror with positive affirmations and pictures
π Write a thank you note to your best friend
π Call a hotline
π Read some comics
π Put on your favorite outfit
π Do your makeup - good or bad!
π Draw a cartoon
π String a necklace
π Make a friendship bracelet
π Bite your pillow as hard as you can
π Window shop
π Smash ice cubes against the ground
π Go to the mall & people watch
π Blog
π SayΒ βbubblesβ in an angry tone
π Throw rocks into a lake
π Bullet journal your feelings
π Take a shower
π Go on a small drive and listen to your music loudly
βοΈ Healthy coping mechanisms are not always the quickest way to help ourselves, but in the long run you will progressively feel better than when you turn to negative coping skills. Coping skills are something you PRACTICE!Β βοΈ
