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More mood regulation ideas

A few things that help on a hard day. Take what works and leave the rest.

• Five minutes on a swing or porch bench with your phone inside.
• Name three things you see, hear, and feel: a short grounding check.
• Walk the same route twice: once fast, once slow.
• Write one sentence about how you feel. Do not edit it.
• Text someone for a ten-minute check-in.
• Step outside for a minute, then make something warm to drink.

If today is more than a hard day, see our crisis resources or mental health resources.