I can... take 5 slow, deep breaths.

I can... squeeze and then relax my muscles.

I can... count up to or backwards from 10.

I can... bring my focus to "right here, right now."

I can... "control my controllables."

I can... repeat a helpful motto, like "One step at a time."

I can... notice unkind thoughts and "reframe" them.

I can... think about things I'm grateful for.

I can... imagine I'm in a calm place.

I can... use a fidget.

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I can... listen to something chill.

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I can... block out all the sounds.

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I can... write down how I'm doing.

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I can... draw, write a poem, etc. about how I'm doing.

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I can... make my work area neater.

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I can... walk away and take a break.

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I can... pace or go for a walk.

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I can... put my face in cold water.

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I can... color on a coloring sheet.

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I can... watch a relaxing video.

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I can... talk to someone about how I'm doing.

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I can... have some offline time.

I can... set my boundaries.

I can... make a plan to do one of my favorite things.

I can... make a plan to hang out with my favorite people.