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Self Care Ideas to Manage Emotions

Here is a list of 100 coping strategies for emotional management:

  1. Take deep breaths
  2. Do a positive activity
  3. Play sports
  4. Think of something funny
  5. Take a quick walk
  6. Practice yoga
  7. Stand up and stretch
  8. Listen to music
  9. Take a time out
  10. Slowly count to ten
  11. Use positive self-talk
  12. Say something kind to yourself
  13. Talk to a friend
  14. Talk to an adult
  15. Close your eyes and relax
  16. Say, “I can do this”
  17. Visualize your favorite place
  18. Think of something happy
  19. Think of a pet you love
  20. Think about someone you love
  21. Get enough sleep
  22. Eat a healthy snack
  23. Read a good book
  24. Set a goal
  25. Jog in place
  26. Write in a journal
  27. Hum your favorite song
  28. Doodle on paper
  29. Draw a picture
  30. Color a coloring page
  31. Clean something
  32. Meditate
  33. Use a stress ball
  34. Dance
  35. Write a letter
  36. Look at pictures you’ve taken
  37. Make a gratitude list
  38. List your positive qualities
  39. Do something kind
  40. Give someone a hug
  41. Put a puzzle together
  42. Do something you love
  43. Build something
  44. Play with clay
  45. Hug a stuffed animal
  46. Rip paper into pieces
  47. Play an instrument
  48. Watch a good movie
  49. Take pictures
  50. Garden
  51. Write a list
  52. Keep a positive attitude
  53. Schedule time for yourself
  54. Blow bubbles
  55. Write a positive note
  56. Chew gum
  57. Paint your nails
  58. Write a story
  59. Blog
  60. Read a joke book
  61. Write a poem
  62. Drink cold water
  63. Draw cartoons
  64. Read a magazine
  65. Write a thank you note
  66. Count to
  67. Make a list for the future
  68. Read inspirational quotes
  69. Compliment yourself
  70. Visualize a stop sign
  71. Laugh
  72. Smile in the mirror
  73. Smile at others
  74. Do schoolwork
  75. Look at animal pictures
  76. Hyperfocus on an object
  77. Notice things you can see
  78. Paint with water colors
  79. Use a relaxation app
  80. Watch a funny video
  81. Drink some tea
  82. Cook or bake
  83. Plan a fun trip
  84. Use an I-statement
  85. Identify your emotions
  86. Express your feelings to someone
  87. Write down your thoughts
  88. Identify a positive thought
  89. Make your day’s schedule
  90. List positives about you
  91. Ask yourself, “What do I need right now?”
  92. Tell someone you are thankful for them
  93. Pet an animal
  94. Make a list of choices
  95. Ask an adult for help
  96. Organize something
  97. Play a card game
  98. Listen to nature sounds
  99. Sit and relax all your muscles
  100. Ask for a break

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