Healthy Coping Mechanisms

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1. BREATHE:

Practice taking deep breaths to calm you down and relax your body.

2. WRITE DOWN YOUR FEELINGS:

All of that anger and frustration can be written out, and once it is all down on paper, you feel like a weight has been lifted.

3. CALL A FRIEND:

Have a couple of close friends that know and understand your situation. Call them when you are overwhelmed and feeling weak. Sometimes talking it out is all you need.

4. GO FOR A WALK:

A quick walk is an easy, and healthy, way to instantly calm your body down.

5. LISTEN TO MUSIC:

I don’t care what type of music you listen to; music is a powerful coping mechanism. Turn the radio up and let the words of a song speak for you.

6. COUNT TO TEN SLOWLY:

Taking deep breaths, begin counting to ten very slowly. It will give you time to act and not react.

7. READ POSITIVE QUOTES:

When you reach your lowest moments, positive thoughts can go a long way. Reading a list of inspirational quotes can be the hand to lift you up and out of your despair.

8. MEDITATE DAILY:

Take a few moments every day to relax and meditate. It will prepare you for surprise stress.

9. DEVISE A PLAN TO OVERCOME THE STRESSOR:

Life is unpredictable, and you might be hit with a trigger at any moment. On a piece of paper, write how you will overcome this stressor when it happens.

10. EXERCISE:

Go for a run or to the gym to boost your energy and fight off unwanted urges.

11. START A NEW HOBBY:

This is a fun way to boost self-esteem and build new skills.

12. GO TO THE LIBRARY:

The library is a safe, quiet place where you can relax while checking out books.

13. CLEAN:

Cleaning distracts the mind while completing tasks.

14. START A PROJECT:

Painting a bedroom, building furniture, or working on an old car are some of the projects you can turn your attention to whenever you need a break.

15. FACE THE PROBLEM:

While coping mechanisms can be good for the mind and body, sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is face the situation. Train your body to complete a task to relieve stress, rather than avoiding it.

16. DONATE UNUSED ITEMS:

Clean out that closet or crowded garage and donate items to Goodwill and other donation centers. It always feels good to organize a cluttered shelf, but giving to others feels even better.

17. VISIT A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER:

Hanging out with people is a fun way to enjoy the night and allow stressors to pass.

18. GET HELP FROM A PROFESSIONAL:

A counselor is a safe person you can talk to who will never judge you. You can express your emotions, talk about your weaknesses, and help create healthy coping mechanisms together. Hard times happen to everyone, but with the right tools, you can learn to deal with them in a positive way.

You can always give Calm Blue Waters Counseling a call if you are in need of help. You can reach us at 980-689-1794 or email [email protected].

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