Healthy Coping Skills to Appeal to All Your Senses

Feeling a little off balance? Sometimes when we're overworked and overstressed, the usual things that help us feel better just aren't cutting it. Try something new! Here's a list of skills to engage all five senses!

Listening to music

Taking a bath

Exercise

Yoga

Kickboxing

Taking a nature walk

Writing in a journal

Writing a song, poem, story, etc.

Scrapbooking

Gardening

Cooking a delicious meal

Volunteering

Stretching

Writing a letter to someone you love

Writing a letter to someone who hurt you

Visiting a museum, zoo or art gallery

Taking a creative class: cooking, singing, language, dancing, etc.

Watch a funny movie or TV show

Screaming in your car (rather than at others)

Punching a pillow or a bean bag

Drinking a cup of tea or coffee

Playing a musical instrument

Joining a support group

Talking to supportive friends or family

Eating healthy

Meditate

Caressing a pet

Dancing

Singing

Getting a massage or pedicure

Getting a haircut

Scrubbing the bathtub (helps release tension and anger)

Drawing

Painting

Throwing water balloons at the side of your house

Putting on your favorite article of clothing

What are some other coping skills you can add to the list?