Dopamine (The Reward/Motivation Chemical) Completing a task Celebrating small wins Self-care activities Exercise Listening to music Gratitude Oxytocin (The Love/Contentment Hormone) Healthy relationships Hugging family Playing with a dog Helping others Holding hands Giving compliments Read This Next: 3 Ways to Meet Your Self-Care Goals and Stay True to Your Budget...
Examples of unhealthy coping strategies: • Drug or alcohol use• Overeating• Procrastination• Sleeping too much or too little• Social withdrawal• Self-harm• AggressionRead this Next: Stress Management Self-Care Strategies Examples of healthy coping strategies:• Exercise• Talking about your problem• Healthy eating• Seeking professional help• Relaxation techniques (e.g. deep breathing)• Using social support•...
1. Identify the habits you want to change. This means bringing what is usually unconscious (or at least ignored) to your awareness. It does not mean beating yourself up about it. Make a list of things you'd like to change, and then pick one. 2. Look at what you are getting...
