When you get a wound you get the first aid kit clean the wound maybe put medicine on it and bandage it. If the wound is serious enough you seek medical attention. Well, Mental Health can be just like that. There are rough days when you experience uncomfortable emotions. Just like a wound, you should attend to those feelings to rejuvenate your mental health and uplift emotions.
What do you do?
Grab your self-care kit
What is that you ask…
A self-care kit is a variety of some favorite items that make you feel good and lift emotions. They come in handy for when you are having a rough day and feeling down.
Let me show you how you can make one for yourself or for someone else. Here is a little Mental Health Self care Kit you can put together.
The kit is made up of things in these areas:
Smell
Touch
Sight
Spirit
Taste
Sound
Activities
Some SMELLS to add to your kit:
Lavender
Sage
Lemon
Bergamot
Peppermint
Cedar wood
This can be essential oils, candles, flowers, or note to open the window and let the fresh air in. Just think what smell gives you a good feeling…
Some TOUCH to add to your kit:
Worry Stone Stress ball Soft comfy shirt Soft blanket to wrap yourself in Something that has happy sentimental value(stuffed animal,shirt,ribbon) Give someone a hug SIGHT: A picture of something or someone that makes you happy Your favorite artist painting Favorite photo Any thing that make you happy when you look at it Spirit: Motivational cards Daily affirmation card Crystals to hold (Howlite, Amethyst, Fluorite, Aventurine just to name a few) A prayer to Archangel Chamuel
Positive impacts: spirituality can support your mental health: You may feel a higher sense of purpose, peace, hope, and meaning. You may experience better confidence, self-esteem, and self-control. It can help you make sense of your experiences in life.
TASTE:
pick something that makes you feel good all around… these are just suggestions
SOUND:
Music can evoke powerful emotions. Make a playlist of songs that make you feel good . I always say Christmas music makes the heart happy … birds singing waves crashing frogs chirping wind chimes, what ever makes you feel good… that’s what you want to hear .
Meditations… look on YouTube there are so many that can elevate your mood.
Here’s one:
https://youtu.be/jHBtXsKt7xs
ACTIVITIES:
Play a board game
Write in a journal
Read a book
Adult coloring books
Doodles and drawings
Painting
WHAT AND WHERE TO STORE YOU SELF CAR KIT:
Any box type container will work, cardboard plastic you choose
Store your kit in plain sight. Sometimes out of sight is out of mind. Set on the counter in a corner … place in the bathroom place next to your bed. Keep it where you can see it
Things To Remember
Don’t fill your kit with too many items. Pick just a few.
You don’t need to use all the things at once when you are having a hard day
You can alternate the items and use different items on different days.
Take your time and carefully select items. If you pick up an item and It does not make you feel good, put it away and look for something else.
You can have more than one kit
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