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Here are some quick, helpful things if you're going through a hard time
Some coping skills you may want to try:
- Slowly count to ten.
- Take a hot or cold bath/shower.
- Deep breathing.
- Write (poetry, stories, journal).
- Play a musical instrument.
- Sing.
- Let it out by crying.
- Take a nap.
- Play with a pet.
- Listen to music.
- Hug a pillow or stuffed animal.
- Pray.
- Make a list of blessings in your life.
- Read the Bible.
- Ride a bicycle.
- Yoga.
- Hug a friend or family member.
- Call someone you trust.
- Do something fun.
- Warp up in a blenket.
- Watch fun TV Show or Movie or a video.
- Go outside.
- Ask for help.
- Ask a friend to hang out.
- Ask for a advice.
- Think happy thoughts.
- Take time out.
- Socialize.
- Know the triggers.
- Use breathing techniques.
- Get some sunlight.
- Take a walk.
- List of your positive qualities.
- Make a gratitude list.
- Rip paper into pieces.
- Use a stress ball.
- Meditate.
- Challenge negative thoughts.
- Use positive self-talk.
- Do not sweat the small stuff.
- Ditch toxic people.
- Let go of the need for control.
- Practice mindfulness.
- Know your limits.
- Help someone in need.
- Have set daily routines.
- Close your eyes and relax.
- Read inspirational quotes.
- Compliment yourself.
- Write down a new goal.
- Practice gratitude.
Good reasons to go to school
Do you have a burning research question or career goal that can be addressed only by a doctorate in psychology? If so, that's a great reason to sign up for grad school, says Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, a Yale University psychology professor and former APA president.
"Are you really intrigued by something in psychology, like how the brain works on solving problems and making seemingly new connections while you are asleep? Or how exercise, some psychotherapies and some medications alter depression?" If not, don't go, he advises. "Life is too short and career options are too many."
If you're already invested in a grad program and are questioning whether it was a good decision, take heart — psychology often allows room to switch topics and to ask new questions as they evolve, Kazdin says. Kazdin himself didn't know exactly what he wanted to do when he ventured into a clinical psychology program, but he did know that he'd have a lot of options. "In my case, in clinical psychology, one can teach at all sorts of levels, do research, work in business, at hospitals, engage in clinical work and more. What career flexibility!"
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- Slowly do more of what feels right.
- Shadow someone
- Create creative overlaps.
- Find your model
- Embrace the Grit.
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