Basic Self care:

• Eat regular, nutritious meals
• Get regular, adequate sleep
• Practice good sleep hygiene
• Drink adequate amounts of water
• Get regular exercise
• Get medical and dental care when needed
• Get some regular fun and recreation
• Take any medications as prescribed
• Maintain grooming and hygiene 

Self Soothing Activities:

• Deep breathing
• Brain Gym
• Get a massage
• Take a bath or a warm shower
• Rock in a rocking chair
• Light a fire in the fireplace
• Take a nap
• Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
• Put on some body lotion
• Listen to music that you like
• Give yourself a foot massage
• Listen to a relaxation cd
• Write or say self affirmations
• Construct an image of a safe and relaxing place
• Meditate
• Drink some herbal tea
• Spend time outside
• Grounding exercises
• Mindfulness eating
• Yoga
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Expressive Activities:

• Talk to someone
• Do a hobby
• Write in a journal
• Write stories/poetry
• Color, draw, paint, sculpt, knit, make a collage
• Write a letter to yourself
• Dance/Sing
• Use physical activity to express your feelings (e.g. sports, exercise)

Take a break from your thoughts/feelings:

• Thought Stopping
• Find the positive things going on
• Read
• Build/make something
• Go to the movies
• Work on a car or other project
• Wash your vehicle
• Volunteer
• Play with your animals
• Work in the garden
• Watch tv
• Gratitude/Victory journal
• Read an inspiration quote
• Take a class/participate in activity
• Play at the recreation center