Relaxation Techniques & Restlessness Remedies

I found these two lists in the same document on my Google Drive. I'm not sure if it was meant to be a post here, or just for my own reference, but I thought I'd share it, while we're on the topic of self-care.

Relaxation Techniques

• deep breaths
  
  
• think about your feet (takes your mind off other body parts - good for pain)
  
  
• lie on your back and consciously relax each part of your body in turn
  
  
• candles
  
  
• soft music
  
  
• warm bath/shower
  
  
• cup of tea
  
  
• light & fun tv/youtube videos/books
  
  
• gentle stretching yoga

Restlessness Remedies

• go outside!! (weather/time of day permitting of course. go for a walk, look for pokemon, do errands, birdwatch, take pictures, or even just sit in a patch of sun & read)
  
  
• do something from your "to do" list - just one unpleasant thing gets you a treat
  
  
• exercise (running, yoga, workout video with mat/weights)
  
  
• home improvement/nesting (tidying, cleaning, organizing, repairing, fixing up)
  
  
• cooking or baking
  
• play (puzzle, card/board game, video game, etc.)
  
  
• call/text a friend to say hi or make a plan (not social media likes - actually reach out)
  
  
• writing (blog post, diary entry, short fiction, letter, etc.)
  
  
• art (abstract, comics, blog illustrations, giftable books/cards, etc.)
  
  
• music (play instrument, or even just putting on music to listen to)
  
  
• learning (coursera, duolingo, brainy nonfiction book)
  
• a movie with popcorn - marathoning short tv episodes can make me even more restless, but a movie can feel like more of an "event"
  
  
• check out a new book from "to read" list from the library