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Listening to music and eating ice cream always makes me feel better.
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Many parks have free gym equipment that you can use. If you're not sure how to use the equipment you can find a tutorial on YouTube. Fresh Air Fitness has a helpful tutorial with a cute British accent.
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When you are distressed or in a crisis you often choose to act or think in a way that makes your situation worse. If you can distract yourself for a short time you can choose to act more wisely. For example, if you had an argument with your brother on the way to school, you left your phone at home, and your Mum told you off for not doing your chores - all before you had even arrived at school. Then your teacher handed back your assignment with a big, fat 'F' on in. You may be tempted to scream, cry, punch a wall, throw something or storm out.
If you can distract yourself, you are less likely to act on the emotions that you're experiencing. It might be difficult in the classroom setting as given above, but here are some options:
If you can distract yourself, you are less likely to act on the emotions that you're experiencing. It might be difficult in the classroom setting as given above, but here are some options:
- ask to be excused to go to the bathroom
- write down your thoughts and feelings on a piece of paper
- write down some affirmations (for example, I am more than my grades, I am resilient and will try harder next time, I can ask for help when I need it)
- ask to visit the school counsellor or chaplain.
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Grab your family or friends, catch the bus or train, ride your bike, or jump in the car and explore a part of your town or city that you've never been to before!
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