Things that can help me feel better or distract me

Things that can help me feel better or distract me

 

These are the things that take your mind off how you're feeling, offer a healthy escape, that are fun and make you laugh, that allow you to press pause on the spiral, and take you out of your head and into the world.


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Listening to Music

Sad music to express my feelings

Upbeat music that helps me feel better


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Watching a film, TV show or Youtube

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Moving the body

Sport and stretch, like yoga or pilates

Go for a walk

Dance


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Doing something with my hands

Cooking

Arts and crafts

Gardening


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Relaxation

Breathing exercises and mindfulness

Having a bath or shower

Imagining and dreaming


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Being around others, i.e. people, pets and places

Getting out on country

Petting your pet

Having a yarn


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Doing something with my brain

Writing and journaling

Doing a crossword or sudoku puzzle

Reading

Playing video games

Finding or creating inspirational quotes


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