Coping strategies

To manage stress and mental health, you can try the followings:

Be nice to yourself (be okay to make mistakes, recognize your progress, remind yourself of all your strengths/positives, give yourself positive affirmations, have faith in yourself, forgive yourself, do not compare, be proud of being different, speak up for yourself appropriately, appreciate yourself)
Be mindful (slow down, do one thing at a time, be present, be aware, be rather than do, focus, ignore noises of worries/racing thoughts/comments, work on gratitude)
Set healthy boundaries (say no to others, say yes to yourself, be assertive, don’t be the nice person always finishing last, watch for bullies/gaslighters/narcissists/criminals, stay away from negative people including SNS, get out of the toxic environment, and avoid negative news)
Take care of yourself (maintain daily routine, eat healthy, sleep well, exercise, get medical attention/chiropractic care/massage)
Manage stress (take a hot bath/shower, take a break/vacation, take a nap, meditate, do yoga)
Be active (get Sun, exercise, walk, bike, run, go to gym, swim, play sports, go fishing/camping, garden)
Socialize (talk to/hang out with family, friends, co-workers, pets, plants, and spiritual being like Creator/God/Buddha/Allah, etc.)
Express yourself (talk with good friends/family, listen to/play/write music, sing, dance, journal, draw, paint, craft, be creative)
Enjoy life (watch TV/movies, read books, cook, eat, clean, play)
Build/expand your support (make friends, reach out for help, be okay that you can’t do it all yourself, create your own community)

Center for Family and Mental Health

Let's achieve the healthiest and best version of your life with therapy.

Coping strategies

Breathing exercise

Tapping

Vagus nerve exercise

Vagus nerve massage

Yoga

Guided imagery

Guided meditation

Center for Family and Mental Health

Let's achieve the healthiest and best version of your life with therapy.

Coping strategies

Breathing exercise

Tapping

Vagus nerve exercise

Vagus nerve massage

Yoga

Guided imagery

Guided meditation

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