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How to use distractions instead of them using you
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List of enjoyable activities to distract you:
When you are overwhelmed by strong emotions, sometimes it is necessary to create space between what is happening and what you feel so that you can think more clearly and have the ability to come up with a solution...
When you are overwhelmed by strong emotions, sometimes it is necessary to create space between what is happening and what you feel so that you can think more clearly and have the ability to come up with a solution...
Distracting yourself with healthy activities also has a role in this process. Of course, if something is used as a way to always avoid and never face a situation that you need to face, then distractions turn into something not so beneficial...
But if you use distractions simply to give yourself space so you can more calmly think about how to solve something, they can be a tool to gather and sharpen your energies so that you can be more effective in getting what you want to set in motion...
Here is a list of activities to distract you. Check the ones you are willing to put into practice and add others that come to mind:
Go out and watch the clouds. Take a bath. Go out to observe birds and other animals. Sleep or take a nap...
Go out and watch the clouds. Take a bath. Go out to observe birds and other animals. Sleep or take a nap...
Go out with your pet. Ask a friend to let you take their dog for a walk to the park. Bathe your pet. Grow a garden using boxes or pots if you don't have a place to plant.
Learn a new language. Sing or learn to sing. Play a musical instrument or learn to play it. Write a song...
Learn a new language. Sing or learn to sing. Play a musical instrument or learn to play it. Write a song...
Pray or meditate. Go to your church, synagogue, temple, or other place of prayer. Join a prayer group in your area. Write a letter to God.
Write a letter of appreciation and gratitude to yourself when you feel good and take it with you to read when you feel bad...
Write a letter of appreciation and gratitude to yourself when you feel good and take it with you to read when you feel bad...
Make a list of ten things that you are good at or that you like about yourself to save and read it when you feel bad. Or write in your journal what happened to you today.
Exercise. Weight training...
Exercise. Weight training...
Do yoga, tai chi, or Pilates or find a class to learn - sometimes they are offered for free or low-cost in recreation centers in city parks, or you can look up guided routines on YouTube. Do stretches.
Take a long walk in the park or some special place that is quiet...
Take a long walk in the park or some special place that is quiet...
Go for a run. Go for a hike. More ideas
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