Sometimes, my body feels too excited or too upset. When this happens, I can use strategies to help calm my body down.
Sometimes, my body feels too excited or too upset. When this happens, I can use strategies to help calm my body down.
When my body feels overwhelmed, I can take deep breaths. I breathe in slowly through my nose, hold it for a few seconds, and then breathe out slowly through my mouth. Deep breaths can help me feel calmer.
When my body feels overwhelmed, I can take deep breaths. I breathe in slowly through my nose, hold it for a few seconds, and then breathe out slowly through my mouth. Deep breaths can help me feel calmer.
When I need to calm down, I can count to ten. I take a deep breath and start counting slowly in my head. This gives me time to think and helps me feel more relaxed.
When I need to calm down, I can count to ten. I take a deep breath and start counting slowly in my head. This gives me time to think and helps me feel more relaxed.
If I feel tense or anxious, I can squeeze a stress ball. I hold it in my hand and give it a gentle squeeze. This can release some of the tension in my body and make me feel better.
If I feel tense or anxious, I can squeeze a stress ball. I hold it in my hand and give it a gentle squeeze. This can release some of the tension in my body and make me feel better.
Sometimes, I may need a break when my body feels overwhelmed. I can find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down. Taking a break helps me relax and gives my body a chance to calm down.
Sometimes, I may need a break when my body feels overwhelmed. I can find a quiet and comfortable place to sit or lie down. Taking a break helps me relax and gives my body a chance to calm down.
When I feel upset, I can listen to calming music. I choose soft and gentle music that makes me feel peaceful. The soothing melodies can help my body relax and calm down.
When I feel upset, I can listen to calming music. I choose soft and gentle music that makes me feel peaceful. The soothing melodies can help my body relax and calm down.
If my body feels restless or tense, I can stretch. I reach my arms up high, touch my toes, or do gentle stretches. Stretching helps my body release tension and feel more at ease.
If my body feels restless or tense, I can stretch. I reach my arms up high, touch my toes, or do gentle stretches. Stretching helps my body release tension and feel more at ease.
A calm-down jar can help me calm my body. I fill a jar with water and glitter. Then, I shake it gently and watch the glitter slowly settle. As I focus on the glitter, my body can relax and become calm too.
A calm-down jar can help me calm my body. I fill a jar with water and glitter. Then, I shake it gently and watch the glitter slowly settle. As I focus on the glitter, my body can relax and become calm too.
When I need extra help calming my body, I can talk to a trusted adult. They can listen to me and offer support. Talking about my feelings can help me feel better and find strategies that work for me.
When I need extra help calming my body, I can talk to a trusted adult. They can listen to me and offer support. Talking about my feelings can help me feel better and find strategies that work for me.
Calming my body is important because it helps me feel better and handle my emotions. By using strategies like deep breaths, counting, and taking breaks, I can calm my body and feel more in control.
Calming my body is important because it helps me feel better and handle my emotions. By using strategies like deep breaths, counting, and taking breaks, I can calm my body and feel more in control.

Strategies for calming my body

Sometimes, my body feels too excited or too upset. When this happens, I can use strategies to help calm my body down.