Self-soothing through touch is a phenomenal way to regulate our emotions. Let’s continue with self-soothing and the ways to do it. The last time we talked about self-soothing, we talked about taste. Touch is another way to self-soothe. Notice how things feel. You can relax in the sun, do some stretching, massage, or swim. Enjoy […]
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Self-Soothing and Healthy Food: Make It Tasty
Self-soothing and healthy food meet mindful eating. We can also self-soothe by taste, and it needn’t be anything more than a small treat. A small bit of something delicious can uplift your mood when dealing with a stressful moment.
Self-Soothing Sounds and Hearing
Next in self-soothing with the senses is hearing. Some studies have shown that birdsong may help us feel safe. Your favorite music can promote relaxation. There are tons of options available for finding a mix of sounds that can help you self-soothe. Thanks to today’s technology, we can take soothing sounds with us nearly everywhere […]
Self Soothing and Senses
Self-Soothing and Sight Self-soothing is another great skill for stressful times. We can use our senses to reduce the intensity of negative emotions. We’ll start with sight. You can count the number of places you see a certain color in the room. You can look at some of your favorite photos on your phone or […]
Got Stress? The V in IMPROVE
Got Stress? The V in the IMPROVE acronym stands for vacation. When dealing with a stressful ongoing situation, taking a break is essential. Most of us can’t afford to take a real vacation during a crisis. We can, however, find ways to take a break that doesn’t involve leaving the situation. We can declare some […]
The O in IMPROVE
The next letter in our distress tolerance acronym IMPROVE is O, which stands for “One thing in the moment.” If you bring old emotional issues into a already distressing situation, you can make things worse. Focus on the present moment, on the issue of this moment. Do your best to leave old problems where […]