Activities
When feeling anxious, frustrated, or upset, there are many small actions you can do to re-orient yourself when an unexpected panic attack or sudden feelings of instability might interrupt your day.
Tools to help you calm down can include:
- Slow inhaling and exhaling
- Light exercise or movement of your choice
- Finding a peaceful place to calm your mind
- Thinking of calming things
- Practicing self-compassionate thoughts
- Taking a shower or a bath
- Reading
- Massaging your hands
- Talking with a friend
Additional Websites/Tools
The Useless Web: This website takes you to other random websites; it could be a single minesweeper game, a floating QR code, or raining cats—there’s an unlimited number of possibilities! It is a great distraction tool and can be useful when you’re looking to pass some time.
SCREAM INTO THE VOID: This website invites you to let it all out. Type out all of your outrage and scream it into the void.
Thisissand: This website allows you to create beautiful pieces of art. Just drag your mouse to drop sand. This website is both a great a way to destress and to get your creative juices flowing.
MindfulDevMag: This is a free online breathing timer which guides you through breathing exercises.