25 Coping Skills for Overwhelm
Overwhelm can be quite uncomfortable
When you’re experiencing it, it’s natural to want to make it go away. Here’s a list of 25 coping skills that can help in the moment when you’re feeling worried, concerned, overwhelmed or physically uncomfortable from too many things all at once. Choose a few to try and if one’s not working, move onto the next. Remember, this feeling is only temporary, you got this!
Here are 25 coping skills to manage overwhelm to try right now
Arrange flowers
Gardening
Floral Healing Meditation
Drink water
Stream of consciousness writing
Exercise
Go for a walk
EFT Tapping
Guided meditation
Give yourself a compliment
Notice and give yourself credit for everything you’re doing well
Connect with a friend or family member
Dance, sing, listen to music
Remind yourself that you’re anxious because you care. Anxiety can help show you what’s important to you
Play with your animals or go for a walk and smile at the dogs
Self-massage
Write a letter to a friend
Positive affirmations
Deep breathing with a focus on extending your exhales
Square breathing
Watch something that makes you laugh
Painting
Scribbling/drawing
Essential oils
Flower essences