Coping Skills

1) Distraction

distract yourself with something that makes you feel a different emotion; with something that makes you feel competent and accomplished; with something that requires your full attention

2) Relaxation

relax yourself with something that stimulates your 5 senses; with something that relaxes your muscles; with something that is soothing and comforting

3) Meditation

mediate with yoga, mindfulness, prayer

4) Breathing

practice deep breathing in the morning and before you go to bed; take longer exhales than inhales