Quick Ways to Get Unstuck

Quick Ways to Get Unstuck when Anxiety/ Depression Show Up 
By Sara Cole MFT 

Here are few ideas you can try in those moments where you can't seem to get yourself going or you are maybe feeling overwhelmed by emotions. You can add to the list and I would love to hear your ideas to add to the list. 
1) Listen to your favorite Music 
2) Go outside to sit or better yet, go for a walk 
3) Drink some water 
4) Exercise 
5) Take a shower. Sometimes a blast of cold water can bring a change in mood, then follow with warm water. 
6) Call a friend 
7) Call family 
8) Go for a drive 
9) Eat a snack 
10) Look at yourself in the mirror and smile even if you don't feel like it. The act of smiling makes your brain produce "happy chemicals). 
11) Read a book you like 
12) Research your dream vacation 
13) Pet your pet if you have one. 
14) Pet a friends pet 
15) Set a timer for 10 minutes and see how much of whatever you need to do, done in before the time is up. 
16) Meditate on your own or listen to a guided meditation 
17) Write about your feelings 
18) Garden 
19) Make a plan with someone to get together 
20) Ask for a hug. Or give a hug. 
21) listen to a podcast 
22) Do some stretching 
23) Do deep breathing exercises

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