Self-soothing Exercises#

Sound

• Nature & outdoors
• Favourite & nostalgic songs
• Calming music
• Cats meowing outside
• Friends chatting

Smell

• Scented candles/melts
• Fresh air
• Air fresheners & sprays
• Soaps
• Deodorant
• Temple balm
• Bath soak
• Baking
• Lavender
• Flowers
• Fresh laundry

Taste

• Herbal teas, coffee & matcha
• Smoothies
• Fresh, healthy & homemade foods
• Hot chocolate

Touch

• Stroking the cats
• Cuddling plushies
• Blankets
• Warm bath or shower
• Hoodies & jumpers
• Sensory toys

Sight

• Looking at & making art
• Clean home & surroundings
• Bugs & bees
• Animals & birds
• Plants & flowers
• Movies
• Fairy lights & warm lighting
• Candlelight

Movement

• Meet up with friends
• Go for a walk
• Yoga
• Stretches
• Play an active game