Coping Strategies: Ways to Manage Our Emotions
Enjoy nature Write long-term goals Exercise
Drink water Muscle relaxation Sing
Get enough rest Take a walk Talk to a friend
Draw/paint/color Count to 10 or another # Hug a pillow or stuffed animal
Read a good book Eat healthy snacks Take a shower or bath
Tell my parent Meditate Sit down and think
Take a deep breathe Help someone Have fun
Talk to a counselor Go to a peaceful place Play a board/video game
Relax Play with a pet Visit grandparents, etc.
Cook/bake Write in my journal Watch a funny TV show
Squeeze a stress ball Put a puzzle together Volunteer in the community
Walk away Play a sport Listen to or play music
Run Write in a journal Be with friends/family
Clean a room Positive self-talk See an age-appropriate movie
Blow bubbles Cry Take a time-out from technology
Plant something Write a thank-you note Go swimming
Ride a bike Plant something Stretch
Rearrange a room Organize something Write down your successes