Choose a way to cope that works for you.

1. The Grounding Exercise

2. Listen to music.

3. Draw a picture.

4. Write in a journal.

5. Use a fidget tool that makes you feel relaxed and calm.

6. Take a walk outside and notice the nature around you.

7. Work a puzzle.

8. Play a game.

9. Get a drink of water.

10. Have a healthy snack.

11. Play outside. 

12. Stretch your body.

13. Dance.

14. Find 5 objects of one color.

15. Count to 10 slowly.

16. Read something you enjoy.

17. Think of a happy memory or something you're really looking forward to.

18. Use positive self-talk like affirmations. 

(Examples: I forgive myself for my mistakes, I believe in myself, I am a good person, I can do hard things, etc.) 

19. Take a nap. 

20. Talk about your feelings with a trusted friend or grown up.

21. Get or give a hug.  

22. Use the online sand tray.  You can free play or create something that represents how you are feeling or what it would look like if your problem was fixed. 

https://onlinesandtray.com/