Tips for Calming Yourself Down Through a Change of Routine

During times of change, I try to be more mindful while doing the things that didn't change/can't change. That helps anchor the changes a bit and put them in perspective. Sometimes I remind myself that the changes are temporary. Other times, I tell myself things feel weird now but I'm building a new pattern to follow and soon the new will feel normal. For me that means tending the dogs' needs, taking my meds, washing my face, and handwashing dishes because those things have to happen no matter what even if the time changes. So I don't just do the task while mutitasking, I try to keep my attention on it and how normal it feels to do the unchanging thing.

What works for me is doing something I enjoy & get away from others when possible. Things that help me are music, reading stories I'm interested in, drawing, painting, exercising, crafts, baking, & eating comfort foods (sadly lol 😅). But do what works for you. Oh! And take a relaxing shower or bath if possible, with your favorite scents, water temp the way you like, and/or Epsom salt to help relieve stress.