Thursday, August 19, 2010

Healthy Coping Skills to Appeal to All Your Senses

Listening to music
Taking a bath
Exercise
Yoga
Kickboxing
Taking a nature walk
Writing in a journal
Writing a song, poem, story, etc.
Scrapbooking
Gardening
Cooking a delicious meal
Volunteering
Stretching
Writing a letter to someone you love
Writing a letter to someone who hurt you
Visiting a museum, zoo or art gallery
Taking a creative class: cooking, singing, language, dancing, etc.
Watch a funny movie or TV show
Screaming in your car (rather than at others)
Punching a pillow or a bean bag
Drinking a cup of tea or coffee
Playing a musical instrument
Joining a support group
Talking to supportive friends or family
Eating healthy
Meditate
Caressing a pet
Dancing
Singing
Getting a massage or pedicure
Getting a haircut
Scrubbing the bathtub (helps release tension and anger)
Drawing
Painting
Throwing water balloons at the side of your house
Putting on your favorite article of clothing

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