Take deep breaths!
Listen to music
Take a walk
Watch a movie or funny cat video
Play a board or card game
Write down what you are thankful for
Pet or adopt an animal
Take a hot bath
Go swimming or take a bike ride
Create some art (coloring books count)
Read a book or article
Write down a few of your positive qualities
Find humor in every-day moments
Make quality time for those that matter most to you
Follow a new recipe
Make a new friend
Call, visit or write friends or family
Be patient and non-critical of yourself (and others)
Dream about the future / Create a path-to-happiness plan
Learn lessons from the experiences of yourself and others
Face your fears / obstacles / challenges
Look up! (Find faith, humility, hope and strength)
Do something kind for someone else (and continue this regularly)
Take or teach a community class on anything
Write or type into a journal
Dance
Play or watch sports
Watch a cartoon or movie you liked as a child
Think over various solutions
Sing your favorite song
Send a thank you note
Find a new hobby (and stick with it)
Do home and yard improvements
Share your thoughts and feelings
Volunteer your time or talents (volunteermatch.org, Church, PTSA, Humane Society, etc)
Set boundaries where needed
Ask for that raise
Take a scenic drive
Plan a get-together
Find your purpose
Go to Church (or go back to Church)
Travel somewhere new
Put order and organization where needed in your life
Listen to good advice from others
Read the Bible
Forgive yourself or someone else
Make a list of your stressors on the left side of the page and what you are doing about each one on the right side of the page
Pray
Remind yourself you have been through tough times before and survived!
Remind yourself you are stronger than you think you are!
Do not be afraid to ask for help; it takes courage but signifies your strength
Believe that your best days are ahead (because they are)!
Call 988 if you are in crisis and/or think about what to discuss at your next session
When you are overwhelmed in the moment, it's hard to remember what activities could help you relax. I would be happy to help you or your family find balance and peace. Feel free to reach out for an appointment today.