how to feel calm again

9/16/22

hello cherubs!

we all have times of stress and being overwhelmed. we are human beings living on planet earth, it's bound to happen. but what we choose to do in times of stress is what is important.

a couple of weeks ago, we talked about learning the healthy coping mechanisms for all sorts of aspects of life. one of those ways was through self soothing.

as a reminder, self soothing refers to any behavior an individual uses to regulate their emotional state by themselves.

today we are going to discuss 50 ways to self-soothe and feel calm again.

we are gonna go through our five senses to help better self soothing.

sight:

• hang up old photos of nostalgic memories

• draw a picture of your favorite place

• start a gratitude list of what your thankful for

• make a themed collage of your favorite things

• stargaze in an open field

• take a drive (if you can afford it with these gas prices)

hearing:

• listen to ambient sounds

• call up someone you love

• get lost in your favorite music

• watch vlogs, ASMR, or podcasts

• listen to an audiobook

• recite positive affirmations

taste:

• try a coffee or tea subscription box

• make a home cooked meal

• eat dark chocolate

• chew minty gum

• use fresh herbs while cooking

• eat mindfully

touch:

• cozy up in freshly clean sheets

• snuggle with your pets

• give yourself a massage

• try restorative yoga

• wear soft fabric

• give yourself a hug

smell:

• bake sweet bread

• put on lotion

• make freshly brewed coffee

• buy fresh flowers

• light an aromatherapy candle

• use a diffuser

feeling calm in dramatic situations can be hard. but using grounding techniques to help ease your mind are always helpful. remember, this feeling or situation won't last forever. you are capable and in control of the way that you react to whatever you're dealing with.

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I hope these short, easy blog was helpful!

tune in for the next one!

xx Loryn