Life Survival Toolbox... good ideas... for not such great times!

Caballita 12/14/2014
\"Sometimes it is easy other times it is almost impossible or so it seems. Each day it is getting better and a little easier...\" CrazyCanuk

Listening to happy music... e.g. Beloved...

Caring for... and ENJOYING... spending time with pets...

Caballita 12/14/2014
Focus on \"less draining and more rewarding than worrying about the state of the world\" and \"remain an informed citizen...\" mujicaptsd

So, cut down on bad news... choose what I watch... mindfully!

Caballita 12/14/2014
\"If I find I am spacing out not paying attention to my grounding I will sniff peppermint. It gets my mind back to focus\" DoooOver

Hands on activities or hobbies, crafting (tactile grounding)

Working out... (physical grounding)

Reading self help materials... (emotional grounding)

Caballita 12/14/2014
\"get up and go for a good run...\" bluedragon41

Eat healthy... enjoy nutritious food

Get out in nature... (physical grounding)

Caballita 12/14/2014
\"Journalling is a wonderful way to help get out any frustrations, sadness, or to just get it all out and down on paper\" gramybear

Journalling

Trying to help others

Caballita 12/14/2014
\"write some poetry from time to time to help...\" joneszy93

Knowing my triggers and avoiding them

Expressing thoughts and ideas through poetry

Caballita 12/18/2014
\"Trace your hand, write something in the middle and then use each finger to describe that thing. You can write a goal in the middle and then 5 steps to get there, or, a hope/prayer in the middle and 5 things you can do to take action towards it - It\'s a way to show visibly who you are, what you are up to, and how you are feeling/doing in a moment. You can even write something bad/negative in the middle, and then use each finger to identify a healthy coping mechanism you can use! color it, doodle on it, post it up in your room or on a door. Be well!\" ...Essie