Self care
Mental Health Exercises
Short exercises you can do in a few minutes — even with a baby in your arms.
Box breathing
Breathe in, hold, breathe out and hold — four counts each. Follow the circle.
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5-4-3-2-1 grounding
When anxiety spikes, bring yourself back to the present.
- Notice 5 things you can see.
- Notice 4 things you can touch.
- Notice 3 things you can hear.
- Notice 2 things you can smell.
- Notice 1 thing you can taste.
Journaling prompt
Quick body relaxation
- Sit or lie down and close your eyes if you can.
- Squeeze your hands into fists for five seconds, then release.
- Lift your shoulders to your ears, hold, then let them drop.
- Press your feet into the floor, hold, then relax.
- Take three slow breaths and notice how your body feels now.