Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Sight: Clean up or decorate your home. Light a candle and watch the flame flicker. Look at art. People-watch. Look up at the stars.  Take a mindful walk along a nature trail or through a pretty part of your town. Look at pictures of animals. Watch the rain or snow fall. Read affirmations. Craft something. Watch a travel movie or video. Focus on nature surrounding you. Window shop. Look at photos of loved ones. Read cards you’ve stashed away. Look at funny memes or videos. 

Sound: Listen to calming or upbeat music. Pet a cat and listen to their purr. Listen to the sounds of nature, real or on a sound machine. Sit in a coffee shop and listen. Watch a video of funny or cute animal noises. Sit by a fountain. Listen to the birds chirping in the morning. Sing aloud or hum to yourself. Listen to an inspiring podcast or TED Talk. Download a nature app on your phone and listen to the sounds. Listen to wind chimes.

Taste (please be careful with these options if you struggle with disordered eating): Eat your favorite foods. Drink a comforting drink, such as a hot tea or hot chocolate. Chew a piece of gum. Eat mindfully and focus on the taste of a food item. Have ice cream or other dessert. Get fresh food from a farmer’s market and enjoy it. Buy yourself some candy and treat yourself to it. Allow a mint to melt on your tongue.

Smell: Utilize essential oils. Spray yourself or the air with perfume. Light a scented candle. Light incense. Smell a jar of spices. Wear a loved ones clothing and bring the sleeve to your nose. Inhale the scent of nature. Bake something and pay attention to the way it smells. Take a walk after it rains.

Touch: Pet/play with a pet. Take a bubble bath or a hot shower. Put on lotion. Put on a face mask. Hug a loved one. Change into comfortable clothing. Wash your sheets and make the bed, then lay on them. Curl up in a blanket. Cuddle with a heating pad. Play with putty. Use fidget toys. Use a salt scrub. Get a massage. Get a mani/pedi. File and paint your nails.