Over on Dreamwidth (where I keep my bird oracle blog), someone by the handle of lizcommotion posted a Giant List of Cope. As she encouraged people to do, I'm going to snag and personalize it for myself. I think her format is definitely a keeper! Please share your coping ideas in the comments; we all need all the inspiration we can get!
Distraction (things that distract from the stressor/emotion)
- listen to comedy or old time radio
- play games (virtual or physical)
- immerse myself in someone else's problem(s)
- learn something new/research something
- photography
- exercise: dancing, walking, weight training, etc.
- birdwatching/treehugging
- gardening
- work/craft
- do my nails/take a bath
- clean/vacuum/dust/do laundry/etc.
- read, read, read
- read good news (goodnewsnetwork.com, dailygood.org, happynews.com, google "good news stories")
- go thrifting
- watch a TV show/movie
- journal/blog
- singing/listening to related music
- talk to someone I trust to listen without judging, even if that's my cat/dog/turtle/teddybear
- create/perform a ritual or ceremony
- consult tarot, oracle, runes, etc.
- consult books, sacred texts, even google, on the topic
- draw/collage/make art
- write poetry/fiction/a letter
- phone/Skype a friend
- support group
- partner/family time
- moodscope.com or other mood charting and communicating method/resource
- call your therapist/psychiatrist
- invite a good friend over
- social networking online
- go to a temple/church/coven meeting or a social organization you are active in
- call a hotline
- deep breathing/meditation/guided meditation
- read on the topic of relaxing/staying grounded
- massage
- walk a labyrinth or other active meditation
- tarot or oracle reading
- light a candle
- create/perform a soothing ritual/ceremony
- hot shower/bath
- drink decaf/herbal tea slowly
- spend time in nature/garden
- yoga/stretching
- calmingmanatee.com, calm.com, or google "calming" or "calm"
- listen to relaxing music
- cuddle a pet or maybe a partner or child or friend
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