40 things to do instead of self-harm

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1. Excersise

2. Draw on yourself with a marker - write song lyrics, draw pictures

3. Listen to music (not sad music though)

4. Write a poem, a song or a story

5. Watch your favorite TV show or movie

6. Scribble all over a piece of paper

7. Call a friend and talk

8. Play an instrument

9. Think about how you don't want scars in the summer

10. Dye your hair

11. Paint your nails

12. Do a puzzle

13. Read your favorite book

14. Sing as loud as you can

15. Do homework

16. Punch a pillow or throw pillows at the wall

17. Let yourself cry

18. Sleep

19. Take a warm bath or shower (no razors in the tub though)

20. Clean your room

21. Meditate

22. Bake cookies

23. Scream as loud as you can (if you're the only one home)

24. Dance around

25. Pop bubble wrap

26. Ride a bike (be careful please)

27. Go on a peaceful walk

28. Make your own list of things to do

29. Write down all of your favorite song lyrics

30. Print out pictures of your favorite celebrity or band members and hang them up on your walls

31. Text a close friend who knows

32. Stretch

33. Lift weights

34. Count backwards from 1000

35. Hyperfocus on an object, like a rock or a plant

37. Go swimming

38. Write in a diary

39. Plan your dream vacation

40. Realize that you are an amazing person and you are loved <3

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⏰ Last updated: Jan 02, 2014 ⏰

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