BE PRESENT, BE MINDFUL

Coping mechanisms you could start Self-care activities you

practicing:
1. Engage in forms of relaxation
2. Take breaks from social media or
technology
3. Practice mindfulness meditation or
other relaxation techniques
4. Engage in creative activities such
as drawing, painting, or writing
5. Get enough sleep and maintain a
regular sleep schedule
6. Set realistic goals and work
towards them gradually
7. Practice positive self-talk and
challenge negative thoughts
8. Learn to say no and
boundaries in relationships
9. Practice time management and
organization skills to reduce stress
should consider:
1. Breathe, baby, breathe: Take deep
breaths to calm the mind and reduce
stress.
2. Write it out, shout it out: Journal or vent
to a trusted friend or family member.
3. Run it off, dance it out: Engage in
physical activity to release tension and
improve mood.
4. Tune in, tune out: Listen to calming or
uplifting music.
5. Get creative, be expressive: Draw, paint,
or engage in another creative activity.
6. Love thyself, be kind to thyself: Practice
self-compassion and speak to yourself
kindly.
7. Reach out, don't tough it out: Reach out
to trusted friends, family members, or
set mental health professionals for support.
8. Stay safe, make a plan: Create a safety
plan that includes alternative coping
strategies and emergency contacts.

10. Seek professional help if needed.

REMEMBER, COPING MECHANISMS CAN VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON,

AND WHAT WORKS FOR ONE PERSON MAY NOT WORK FOR ANOTHER. IT'S
ESSENTIAL TO EXPERIMENT AND FIND THE COPING MECHANISMS THAT
WORK BEST FOR YOU.