My Emotional First Aid Kit It is ok

My Emotional First Aid Kit

It is ok and normal to feel sad, worried or angry but there are things that you can do that will make you feel better….

Put in your First Aid kit things that will help you feel better when you are unhappy Put things in that you can use both at school and at home.

Ideas for your kit

Choose a mindful activity to do today. Spidey senses Close your eyes and in turn think about what you can hear, smell, feel or even taste. Could you hear, smell or feel them before? Do this and think of your favourite place to be. Starfish breathing Hold your hand up and spread your fingers apart. Now with each breath use your other hand to trace a line up and down each finger. Up when you breathe in and down when you breathe out. Focus on how it feels and what your breathing is like. Thanksgiving 5 Thanks giving five. Draw around your hand think of 5 things you are thankful for in your life. Decorate your hand out it somewhere prominent to remind you on you rubbish days. Talk – be open Chat to someone you trust – talk things through, have some fun. Mindful Creating colouring sheets, drawing, art, story writing, keep a diary. Music Create your own playlist of your favourite songs. As you listen to the sounds of the lyrics. Concentrate on what other sounds you can here in the background of the singer, Sing, play your musical instrument Exercise What’s your sport? Running, netball, gym, swim, walk, yoga, dance, boxing, karate, football, rugby.