During the crisis it is important that we keep ourselves calmed and relax. Here are some ways we can soothe ourselves.
Vision
Look at the soothing things, notice what are you looking at.
1. Watch funny videos.
2. Look at your old happy time pictures.
3. Look at the sun , wind blowing and nature around you.
4. Movements of your pets and birds flying gracefully.
5. Dim the lights and look at the calming shadows it make.
6. Look at the patterns around you.
7. Look at clouds.
8. Look at the night sky.
2. Hearing.
1. Listen to soothing songs.
2. There are lots of ASMR videos you can listen to. They have a very calming effect.
3. Be mindful of the sounds around you. Pay attention to the sounds you are hearing in the present moment. How near or far away they sound, is there any repetition, can you recognise the sound?
4. Hear your own breathing sound. Are you able to notice?
5. Hum your favourite tunes or play some instrument.
3. Smell
1. Notice the scents around you.
2. Pay attention to the scent of your soap while washing hands and showering.
3. Use essential oils. Lavender, peppermint etc have calming effects.
4. Pay attention to the aroma of food while eating.
5. See if you can recognise various foods on the basis of their smell.
6. If you have access to flowers. Try sitting there and enjoying their fragrance.
7. Citrus smells have mood lightening effects.
4. Taste.
1. Eat your favourite meal.
2. Eat some dessert.
3. Suck on a hard candy.
4. Take some herbal tea.
5. Lemon water.
6. Notice the texture of the food you are eating.
7. Try having mindful eating. Eat one thing and savor it’s taste.
5. Touch.
1. A cool bath.
2. Savor the feeling of touching crisp, clean sheets.
3. Use a soft comfort toy.
4. Soak your feet.
5. Put a cold compress on your forehead.
6. Brush your hairs for long.
Stay safe and mindful.đđ
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Me too.
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I think — during this Covid-19 time — people need tips just like these.
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Great tips to follow especially during this period.
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Thank you.
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This is really great. I need to follow all of these just to be grounded and be peace with myself.
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Your tips are truly right! I’ve been doing some already such as watching funny videos and listening to calming music. Will do the others too!
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I hope they help.
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I love this specially because I realize how much we live in our heads and not our bodies. Sensory living can help us be more present in the moment đ
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Indeed.
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I always use my senses to alleviate stress every time. This article is very helpful. Thank you
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Glad to know that.
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I listen to relaxing music a night while looking sky to wonder in my mind with my thoughts. This is very helpful and I like how you made it in a list as vision and hearing.
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I am glad that you liked it.
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My daughter has sensory processing disorder. It’s been a challenge to help her learn how to soothe her senses! Thank you for these tips.
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I hope they help.
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Thanks for this inspiration. I now have a reference list of things to do to occupy my time.
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Glad to know this.
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Whenever I feel so tired and stressed (even at home), having a long warm bubble bath helps! It relaxes my nerves and muscles, including my mind. Sipping a glass of champagne also good.
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Bubble baths are amazing.
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Amazing, I learned something new from your article
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Glad to know that.
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This is a great tips and a perfect post during this covid19
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Thank you.
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Great content! Super high-quality! Keep it up! đ
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Thank you.
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Wonderful ways to soothe the senses during times like these. I will try some of your tips!
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Thank you.
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I like the way you broke soothing and calm down by each sense. I hadn’t really thought of it that way before! Thanks!
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I am. Glad you liked it.
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Praying this crisis ends soon, your blog share helped me realize a lot of things..thanks for sharing
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Praying the same.
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OMG, yes, staying calm and switching our focus is essential.
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Yes.
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absolutely love this sharing as a great life reminder for us to take a break & enjoying our senses
cheers
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Yes.
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Wow, I really like this. thanks for sharing such great stuff
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Thank you
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