Going for a walk.

Cleaning.

Minecraft, soo much minecraft…

Break down the issue into smaller tasks.

For short term relief/emotional regulation my counsellor taught me TIPP Temperature - cold water/ice/object to lower heart rate Intense exercise - a few mins of jumping jacks/running on the spot/shaking it off Paced breathing/box breathing Paired muscle relaxation - tense and relax different muscle groups

When I’m anxious I tend to get overactive so the ones that help me most are splashing cold water on my face and the intense exercise.

Anxiety during bedtime or if I have time during the day, ASMR or a well paced peaceful podcast also do the trick.

I think I will try the slower speed music, that sounds interesting.

Reading a book Drinking tea — not just as a replacement for coffee; it has a calming effect Petting my cats Exercise lets me expend nervous energy and leaves me relaxed

Read the parable about “the tigers and the strawberry”.

Always ask yourself “what is the best possible thing I can actually do right now”

Comedy. Watch something funny. It’s hard to be anxious and amused at the same time, and at least for me, the amusement wins.

I also have a soft plush that I find soothing but ymmv on that one. I don’t even know why it calms me down, it’s not a childhood toy or anything.