Hi - Sorry about how long this is - but for myself I kept adding things as I remembered them on my google docs @ coping tools
So here they are - I hope you can benefit from one or two
Things That help with mood and to cope with overload
Things I know will help my mood and stress levels - without chemical influence
Must muster up all my coping strategies
Walks
Out for coffee
Sitting by moving water - Lakes and rivers and oceans listening to and watching the waves and the water lapping.
Buy a new book. - Helps with learning and recreation
Rest well.
Don't overdo it
Don't overlook down time.
Turn the phone off more often… often.
You don't need to be available to everyone all the time.
Stop putting out everyone else's fires.
Don't pack too much into each day and don't expect you can.
Don't beat yourself up when you don't get everything on the list done.
Don't schedule the whole week.
Give yourself a few days break every now and then.
Listen to music through speakers. - Play it loud and dance around a bit.
Ignore what others might think of your dancing.
Laugh often. Laugh more
Don't have a late night.
Be with understanding friends.
Avoid those who can't understand.
Appreciate family - they Are on your side. They never ask more of you than you can comfortably give.
Accept new challenges.
Try something new.
Learn something new.
Give things a try, don't live in fear of failing.
Remember wind down time each night.
Don't stay out or up too long.
Equally, don't stay in bed too late. You won't benefit from it.
You are better than you think- …Keep going
Even if you feel flat. Get up and move about. Just take it slow, and don't listen to the negative talk. You will wake up and your mood will improve.
This dark mood will pass.
Play some cards.
Write down your thoughts and feelings
Write down important appointments and things to remember.
Avoid alcohol.
Seek light - get some sunshine and fresh air - even if you don't feel like it.
Watch a comedy- movie or series.
Don't get stuck in your own head.
How can you improve on someone else's day?
Don't isolate yourself.
Go to the shops.
Research something you'd like to do or are saving for.
Dream a little
Keep up your spiritual routines
Phone an understanding friend.
Plan a date or outing.
Celebrate an anniversary- planning it can be as much fun as celebrating it.
Write a love note.
Write a blog. And publish it.
Get a haircut.
Shave…. Regularly
Keep a journal- it will remind you of all your great progress and your good achievements and improvements.
Feeling flat doesn't mean you're slipping back. Don't instantly reach for drugs. You will improve if you take care of yourself.
Remember to relax and avoid busy and noisy places.
Fast paced activities and tv shows will need to be followed by some slow time to unwind.
Keep taking your medication and vitamins.
Eat well.
Don't load up on sugary foods - it won't really help.
If you're having a down day, don't beat yourself up. Be kind to yourself and keep things on the down low today.
You will surprise yourself and do things you never thought you would today.
😁Pablo
@Coping tools
