Something to do for a few minutes
Small things to keep your hands and mind busy while a hard moment passes.
Pop the bubbles
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Hold to breathe
Press and hold the circle while you breathe in. Let go as you breathe out.
Small things to do at home
Make a calm jar
Fill a clear jar with warm water, a spoon of clear glue and some glitter. Shake it and watch everything slowly settle.
Build a comfort box
Collect a few things that soothe you: a soft fabric, a favourite scent, a photo, a note to yourself. Keep it somewhere easy to reach.
Write to your future self
Tell the you of next month what today was like, and what you hope for. Seal it and put a date on it.
Doodle a pattern
Fill a page with circles, lines or waves. It doesn't have to look like anything.
Make a warm drink, slowly
Notice each step: the sound of the kettle, the steam, the warmth of the cup in your hands.
Tidy one small space
Just one drawer, one shelf or your bedside table. A small bit of order can feel good.
A three-minute stretch
Roll your shoulders, stretch your arms up high, then gently let your head fall side to side.
Listen to one whole song
Lie down, close your eyes and listen to a song from start to finish, noticing each instrument.
More ideas that can help
Breathing, grounding and where to find support.
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