Lying in your bed with your headphones on …
Having a blanket or eye mask, listening to calming sounds, having a warm bath and doing some simple stretches.
Breathing exercises …
You could download our petal and leaf cards and trace them
and give it a try.
Guided Relaxation …
Guided relaxations can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, help you feel better and develop a positive mental attitude. Why not give one of these a try?
Sleeping or taking a nap for an hour or two …
Sometimes it helps to wear an eye mask if it’s still light outside or put a heavy blanket over you as this can help calm your nervous system down! Getting under the covers and having a few zzzzz’s might make you switch off and feel more relaxed.
Gaming …
Gaming is a great way to unwind and distract your brain. This doesn’t have to be on a PC or console, there are lots of mobile games available or why not try a board game?
Reading a book …
Finding a good book that really interests you can be a great way to relax and chill out – well as long as it’s not a scary one!
Watching your favourite Film, TV show or performances …
One of the Board Members loves Hairspray and say’s it’s their therapeutic feel good movie. They know all the dances and love to dance around their room to help them have fun, feel good and relax!
Mental Exercises …
A mental exercise that can help you be more mindful is the 5-4-3-2-1 trick. It can help calm you down and feel more grounded. Name to yourself 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 colours you can see, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
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