We all get overwhelmed. We could be angry, frustrated, anxious, tired or even hungry. Here are some simple strategies to help regain your calm. Learn them and teach them to your children.
1. Breathe. Fill your lungs as deeply as you can. Breathe out slowly.
2. Listen. Think/talk about three things you can hear in your environment.
3. Look. Name five things you see around you.
4. Draw. Doodle on a piece of paper for a few minutes.
5. Release. Make a tight fist, then release it.
6. Count. Slowly count to ten.
7. Imagine. Take a mental holiday. Imagine every detail.
Some self-calming techniques will work better than others. Try each with your child. Talk about how each one affects you. Not only will you learn some better self-awareness and self-calming skills, you’ll get to know each other better.
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