Healthy Coping Skills Masterpost
💗 Deep Breathing - In through your nose, out through your mouth
💗 Listen to uplifting or inspirational music
💗 Squeeze an ice cube tightly
💗 Visit an animal shelter
💗 Clean or organize a space
💗 Play a game on the computer
💗 Throw rocks into the woods
💗 Practice a relaxation exercise
💗 Write yourself a nice note and carry it in your pocket
💗 Write positive affirmations on note cards & decorate
💗 Go outside and listen to nature
💗 Work in the garden or flowerbed
💗 Watch an inspirational movie
💗 Make a collage with pictures of your favorite things
💗 Paint your nails bright colors
💗 Sing your favorite song out loud
💗 Visualize: Imagine yourself in a beautiful place. What does it smell like, what do you see, hear, feel, etc
💗 Write something positive about yourself for every letter of the alphabet
💗 Write a letter to someone (including yourself)
💗 Draw a cheerful picture outside with sidewalk chalk
💗 Decorate your mirror with positive affirmations and pictures
💗 Write a thank you note to your best friend
💗 Put on your favorite outfit
💗 Do your makeup - good or bad!
💗 Make a friendship bracelet
💗 Bite your pillow as hard as you can
💗 Smash ice cubes against the ground
💗 Go to the mall & people watch
💗 Say “bubbles” in an angry tone
💗 Throw rocks into a lake
💗 Bullet journal your feelings
💗 Go on a small drive and listen to your music loudly
☁️ 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! ☁️
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