Small Things That Might Help You Feel a Little More Okay
We’re not about “fixing” you—because you’re not broken. But if you’re looking for things you can actually do to feel a little steadier, this is the spot.
This is where you’ll find short, gentle practices you can try at home. Nothing intense. Nothing that requires hours of your time. Just simple tools—some from mental health professionals, others from lived experience.
Some tools to consider:
- Grounding exercises when your thoughts won’t stop racing https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques
- A “what do I need right now?” self-check-in https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/stories/health-and-wellness/how-to-create-a-personal-mental-health-check-in
- Conversation starters for reconnecting with someone you care about https://deeperconvos.com/old-friend/
- Journaling prompts for when you feel stuck but want to understand why https://www.wondermind.com/article/motivational-journal-prompts/
- A 5-minute breath and body scan to help you come back to the moment https://www.canr.msu.edu/podcasts/five-minute-body-scan
Social Wellness Toolkit: Social Wellness Toolkit https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits/social-wellness-toolkit
How Right Now: https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/emotion/loneliness/index.html
AARP Tools to Overcome Social Isolation https://connect2affect.org/
You don’t have to do all the things. Maybe just one. Or none today. That’s okay too.
