Ethel & Noble

Avoiding the uncomfortable emotions that come along with things like shame loneliness, grief, anxiety. rejection, and fear etc is extremely common… but one of the fastest ways to heal and move on is to rip the bandaid off and allow yourself to feel it while using healthy coping mechanisms as your toolkit.

Healthier Coping Mechanisms for Uncomfortable Emotions

• Dance to your favorite songs
• Clean the house
• Do some artwork
• Cook a meal
• Pray
• Do yoga
• Photography/videography
• Drink tea
• Go for a walk
• Engage in a hobby
• Play with a pet
• Exercise
• Listen to music
• Practice breathing exercises
• Write a grateful list
• Picture your “happy place”
• Put on lotion that smells good
• Read a book
• Reframing
• Squeeze a stress ball
• Spend time in nature
• Take a bath
• Call a friend who is funny
• Use a relaxation app
• Smile
• Use aromatherapy
• Get a massage
• Write in a journal
• Play a game with your kids
• Gardening
• Give yourself a pep talk

BACK TO YOU
The more you learn to process and work through these negative feelings, the more emotionally regulated and equipped you become. I know it’s not easy, especially for people who never truly learned to do this growing up – but it can be very worth it in the long run