#calm techniques

[cyberr-v0id]

Hello tumblr I like lists

So today I am bringing you a list of some of the things that I do to calm down. You’re welcome

Paint my nails. There’s something so calming about sitting on my floor with some music playing on my phone or my record player, and doing terribly at painting my nails in a new colour that won’t last long

Making stuff. Though this can be stressful at times, it helps to take my minds off of things. The repetitive motion of stitching somethibg is particularly calming

Reading one of my comfort books

Blasting rock music really likely to drown out my thoughts

Researching one of my interests, especially corvids

Stroking one of my cats :) they’re so soft, and can often sense when I am upset and come to spend time with me

Sing or play my flute. Music has always been calming for me, except certain types, like banjo music. I don’t know why but that makes me feel sick. Sorry banjo lovers.

THE CUBE. My fidget cube

Listening to the birds outside

And more!

[voguegenics]

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It starts small, doesn’t it? That tiny twinge of panic when you realize you’re running late, again. Then come the endless emails, the text you forgot to reply to (sorry, Mom), and the ominous pile of laundry glaring at you from the corner like it knows you’ll never conquer it. By midday, you’re Googling “how to clone myself,” scarfing down whatever snacks you can grab, and wondering if it’s…

[music-sierra]

Nature Sounds and Beautiful Bird Videos for Meditation and Relaxation 

[hey-hey-j]

twitter requests! Woke up with the urge to draw Bruce and Floyd hanging out

(★ my Kofi)

[magical-girl-coral]

Rat Grinders D20 season idea: have all the PCs be played by people who have either never played DnD before or haven't played in years to really sale the "a bunch of teenagers wake up after a year of no control over their bodies or the memories of what they did and now they have to deal with being level twenty powerhouses without knowing how they got there" aspect of their characters.

[sleepicore]

Take a deep breath

[eliserzilber]

Deep Breathing GIFs

Thought I’d share some Deep Breathing gifs that I’ve found helpful to focus on when I need something tangible to calm myself. Just found these in a Google search, there’s so many others but these were the ones I’ve used in the last year.

*DBT Skill Guides Here*

[wonderwithin-us]

Study planning 💕

Weeks left until finals: 34 weeks

Week 1

To do list for the week:

1. Politics — Constitution, Chapters 1 ~ 4 + Political Theories

2. History — Mesopotamia & The Roman Empire

3. Economics — Chapters 1 ~ 2 from Microeconomics, and Introduction and 2nd Chapter from Statistics

4. English core — See Summaries & Notes Online & Practice Writing Skills

5. Psychology — Chapters 1 & 2!

Treasure 🪙 ~

Sasaki to Miyano

Ghibli movie ~ Marnie or Howl's Moving Castle

Moriarty the Patriot

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

[dragon-spaghetti]

I have my issues w the counselling I got at age 15 but goddamn the 3-1-3 breathing technique has consistently been a lifesaver so cheers for that one John

[joellalovestoread]

Whenever I get overwhelmed in a crowded space (like the school hallways) I employ a number of tactics to calm down. My top 3 are from Artemis fowl and the owl house

Press forefinger and thumb together (Artemis fowl)

whisper shout to myself, “5, 10, 15, 20!”(artemis fowl)

inhale through mouth count of five, exhale through mouth count of five (count on fingers)(the owl house)

everrryyyyythiiiinggggg has to be a reference with me ;)

[melcobelc]

Currently watching the "Inazuma Eleven" Anime

[cluelesspigeons]

This is written for the song “Spillways” by Ghost from @drarrymicrofic

Word count: 150

Drarry microfic: calm down

“Hey, look at me.”

Draco took Harry’s head between both of his hands, forcing Harry to look at him. His once green eyes were now glowing golden. A dangerous snarl escaped Harry’s lips.

“You’ll be okay,” Draco whispered. He rested his forehead against Harry’s, closing his eyes. “You’ll be okay. We will be okay. But I need you to calm down.”

He could feel Harry calming down almost immediately. It was only when he felt Harry wrap his arms around his waist and pull him closer that he opened his eyes again.

Harry’s familiar green eyes looked back at him. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice hoarse. “I should have known better. But… but sometimes it’s so hard to control, I—”

Draco shook his head, caressing Harry’s cheek. “It’s okay, my love. I understand.” One corner of his mouth lifted up into a half smile. “We’ll get them next time.”

Prompt from March 17th

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[aftg-random-fun]

Andrew looked up from his book to check on Neil on the couch. Neil had been unusually quiet while watching the exy game on tv. Neil was spaced out tracing his fingers on his arm bands in figure eights and circles.

“Yes or no?” Andrew asked as he bookmarked his page and stood up. Neil blinked as he came back to reality. “Yes or no?” Andrew repeated once Neil was focused on him.

“Yes.” Neil said as Andrew nodded to himself as he ducked into their room. Neil stayed on the couch waiting to see what Andrew would grab. When Andrew came back out he had the box with coloring supplies. “What are you going to do with those?” Neil asked with a tilt of his head.

Andrew opened up the case revealing the markers. “You’re tracing the scars again. I thought maybe coloring them might relieve some tension. These markers are water based so they’ll wash off.” Andrew explained as he drew a squiggle on his knuckle. “So, yes or no?”

Neil hummed and tilted his head as he looked at the markers. “Okay, yes, let’s try it out.” Neil decided with a nod and began rolling down one of the arm bands. He put the arm band on the coffee table. He plopped his bare arm between Andrew and him. “Is there a grey?”

“You and your grey!” Andrew rolled his eyes as he handed Neil the grey marker he already had ready. “Do you want any particular design?”

“Paw prints?” Neil suggested as he opened his marker and began making tracks. Andrew pulled out an orange and followed Neil’s lead. By the time the exy game was almost finished Neil’s arm looked like he had tiny creatures running around his body.

“Do you feel less tense?” Andrew asked as he captured his marker.

Neil smiled. “Yes, I hadn’t even realized.” He traced one set that Andrew had colored. Neil glanced at the tv. “Are you kidding me?! How could you miss that!” Neil said to the tv as the losing team made a spectacular fumble.

Andrew smirked as his Junkie returned to his normal self. Andrew moved the marker case to the coffee table and curled up next to Neil enjoying the restoration of life in his eyes.

Fin~

[leonsleftbicep]

oddly specific sleep token headcannon

(this one is for my own comfort)

II and III when each other or one of the other vessels cant sleep. they skim their nails over the vessels skin, usually their back.

II, since his nails are short. he slightly massages their back before letting his nails trace over the skin. some times tracing tattoos or freckles.

III’s nails are long, so they like to let the tips trace smalls circles at first. before getting into a pattern of tracing loving words along the vessels back. satisfying any itch that the vessel didn’t ask for them to itch, they just knew.

[jittyjames]

ptsd is being such a bitch to me tonight guys. your girl is not doing well.

[raydaviespilled]

in honour of ray+karen still being an item (thank you fellow kinklings for the confirmation), here are a bunch of pics of the two of them together. I think they’re a good match visually…..and now I’m so curious how they met!!