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  • Exercise (running, walking, etc.).
  • Put on fake tattoos.
  • Write (poetry, stories, journal).
  • Scribble/doodle on paper.
  • Be with other people.
  • Watch a favorite TV show.
  • Post on web boards, and answer others' posts.
  • Go see a movie.
  • Do a wordsearch or crossword.
  • Do schoolwork.
  • Play a musical instrument.
  • Paint your nails, do your make-up or hair.
  • Sing.
  • Study the sky.
  • Punch a punching bag.
  • Cover yourself with Band-Aids where you want to cut.
  • Let yourself cry.
  • Take a nap (only if you are tired).
  • Take a hot shower or relaxing bath.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Go shopping.
  • Clean something.
  • Knit or sew.
  • Read a good book.
  • Listen to music.
  • Try some aromatherapy (candle, lotion, room spray).
  • Meditate.
  • Go somewhere very public.
  • Bake cookies.
  • Alphabetize your CDs/DVDs/books.
  • Paint or draw.
  • Rip paper into itty-bitty pieces.
  • Shoot hoops, kick a ball.
  • Write a letter or send an email.
  • Plan your dream room (colors/furniture).
  • Hug a pillow or stuffed animal.
  • Hyperfocus on something like a rock, hand, etc.
  • Dance.
  • Make hot chocolate, a milkshake or a smoothie.
  • Play with modeling clay or Play-Doh.
  • Build a pillow fort.
  • Go for a nice, long drive.
  • Complete something you've been putting off.
  • Draw on yourself with a marker.
  • Take up a new hobby.
  • Look up recipes, cook a meal.
  • Look at pretty things, like flowers or art.
  • Create or build something.
  • Pray.
  • Make a list of blessings in your life.
  • Read the Bible.
  • Go to a friend's house.
  • Jump on a trampoline.
  • Watch an old, happy movie.
  • Contact a hotline/your therapist, if you want, you can call us 1-800-448-3000.
  • Talk to someone close to you.
  • Ride a bicycle.
  • Feed the ducks, birds, or squirrels.
  • Color.
  • Memorize a poem, play, or song.
  • Stretch.
  • Search for ridiculous things on the internet.
  • “Shop” on-line (without buying anything).
  • Color-coordinate your wardrobe.
  • Watch fish.
  • Make a CD/playlist of your favorite songs.
  • Play the “15 minute game.” (Avoid something for 15 minutes, when time is up start again.)
  • Plan your wedding/prom/other event.
  • Plant some seeds.
  • Hunt for your perfect home or car on-line.
  • Try to make as many words out of your full name as possible.
  • Sort through/edit your pictures.
  • Play with a balloon.
  • Give yourself a facial.
  • Play with a favorite childhood toy.
  • Start collecting something.
  • Play video/computer games.
  • Clean up trash at your local park.
  • Look at yourlifeyourvoice.org.
  • Text or call an old friend.
  • Write yourself an "I love you because…" letter.
  • Look up new words and use them.
  • Rearrange furniture.
  • Write a letter to someone that you may never send.
  • Smile at five people.
  • Play with your little brother/sister/niece/nephew.
  • Go for a walk (with or without a friend).
  • Put a puzzle together.
  • Clean your room /closet.
  • Try to do handstands, cartwheels, or backbends.
  • Yoga.
  • Teach your pet a new trick.
  • Learn a new language.
  • Move EVERYTHING in your room to a new spot.
  • Get together with friends and play Frisbee, soccer or basketball.
  • Hug a friend or family member.
  • Search on-line for new songs/artists.
  • Make a list of goals for the week/month/year/5 years.
  • Perform a random act of kindness.

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