Season Finale - Overthinkers Toolbox

Happy Tuesday friends! First things first, if it's November 8th and you've not voted, GET YOURSELF TO THE POLLS. Go vote!! As the title implied, today's our season one finale. Whoop, whoop! We made it y'all. I'm proud of us. Thank you for sticking with me, and I sure hope you'll be back for more of our overthinking shenanigans on December 27th. This season has been meaningful and I know there is only more great things for each of us ahead. Until we're back on the podcast together, meet me on IG (@thinkyourselfcrazy), let's keep in touch there. Here are the grounding techniques I mentioned during the episode. Due to the character limit, I'm only able to share so many. Send me an email or message on IG and I'll send you the full worksheet. ***Denotes techniques shared on this episode.  ***Press your feet firmly to the ground to remind yourself where you are. Carry a polished stone or soft piece of cloth with you to touch. ***Carry a soothing picture with you and look at it when you are feeling anxious. ***Eat or drink a favorite food. Enjoy it slowly. Don’t do anything else while you are consuming it except focus on enjoying      and savoring it. Notice where you are, including the people, sites, and sounds as if you were watching a T.V. show. ***Exercise, Stretch. Massage your muscles to relax them and reduce tension. Concentrate on your breathing. Take a deep cleansing breath in through your noise and count. Exhale slowly through      your mouth for twice as long. Continue for five minutes. Slowly and deliberately cross your legs and arms. Feel the sensations of you controlling your body. ***Call a friend and talk to them about something you have recently done together or want to do together. Take a warm, relaxing bubble bath or shower and pay attention to the water touching your body. Light a candle of your favorite scent or visit a place with enjoyable smells (bakery, coffee shop, etc.) Verbalize the following “It was just thought or memory.” “It’s over now.” “I am safe now.” Give yourself permission to not      think about it right now. ***Realize that no matter how small you feel, you are an adult. Envision yourself being safe, strong, and capable. Find your pulse on your wrist or neck and count the beats per minute. ***Go outside. If it’s warm, feel the sun shining down on your face. If it’s cold, feel the breeze tickle against your skin.      How does it make your body feel? Sit against a tree. Feel the bark pressing against your back. Smell the outside aromas like the grass and      leaves. Run your fingers through the grass. ***Hold something that you find comforting, a stuffed animal or a blanket. Notice how it feels in your hands. Go outside and watch the clouds or go for a walk. Get active. Do the dishes, clean your room, or redecorate. Organize your dresser or closet. ***Pet or play with an animal. If you don’t have one, visit a friend, pet store, or shelter. ***Listen to a familiar, comforting music and sing along to it. Dance to it. Reminder: We want your overthinking stories and questions. Click the link [https://form.jotform.com/220535381824151] to share your story or ask your question so that you can be an active participant with Think Yourself Crazy! Until our next time together, don't you dare forget you are worth best case scenario. Until December 27th please remember, YOU ARE WORTH BEST CASE SCENARIO!!!!