Whether it's because of an outbreak or you got yourself grounded, being stuck at home is really BORING!!
I've got some awesome tips to help you make the time go faster and help you hang in there and feel better along the way.
A lot of these videos and lists will go into all sorts of things that you can do to distract yourself, but this one's gonna be a little bit different. I'm gonna help you feel better about being stuck at home because sometimes we can't change the situation.
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There are seven different main categories that we're gonna go into…
Using your Five Senses to help you Self-Soothe, Movement and Creative Expression.
1. Read Something
2. Look at Old Photos
3. Coloring
4. Puzzles
5. Scrolling Social Media
6. Follow Therapists on Instagram *I’m @mallorygrimste
7. Clean
8. Declutter and Organize
9. Wear Your Favorite Perfume
10. Smell a Loved One’s Cologne
11. Essential Oils
12. Light a Scented Candle
13. Sage
14. Cook or Bake
15. Take a Shower
16. Drink Hot Cocoa or Tea
17. Healthy Snack
18. Comfort food
19. Use Mint
20. Listen to Music
21. Create Music
22. Listen to Audiobooks
23. Talk to Friends
24. Talk in a Funny Voice
25. Practice Accents
26. Listen to Nature
27. Listen to Stillness
28. Play or Snuggle Pets
29. Cozy Blankets
30. Wear Comfy Clothes
31. Wear Pajamas
32. Apply Lotion
33. Self Massage
34. Paired Progressive Muscle Relaxation
35. Run
36. Walk Your Dog
37. Dance
38. Stretch
39. YouTube Fitness Videos
40. Pace in Your Room
41. Painting
42. Drawing
43. Do Your Make-up
44. Do Your Hair
45. Paint Nails
46. Create New Outfits
47. Writing
48. Sing Karaoke4
9. Play an Instrument
50. Watch this video next: Self Care BINGO for Teens!
So I'm sure that I've missed some, if I missed one of your favorites, please let me know in the comments on my YouTube channel- you can click here to go to this video.
And please be sure to share this video because you never know who you could be helping in the process.
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