Resources
Explore essential resources that could help you on your journey.
Literary Escapes
shop my bookshelves and support independent bookshops simultaneously by checking out my page on bookshop.org or start following me on storygraph to see my current reads.
Game Journeys
watch me live stream games on twitch coming soon.
self-care activities
When things are hard some of these activities might be of help and distract you from more harmful coping mechanisms, They certainly helped me when I was struggling with self-harm. If you try something off this list and don’t get on with it try another or come up with a list of your own. Let me know how you get on everyone is different.
- Take PRN [if prescribed]
- Make a hot drink
- Start Journaling
- Lay under a heated blanket or use a hot water bottle
- Make the bed
- Phone a friend, family member or helpline
- Read a book
- Listen to audiobook
- Play loud music
- Apply ice packs or cooling sprays
- Try ice diving
- Use essential oils
- Play with playdough
- Build lego
- Colouring
- Paint your nails
- Write how you feel
- Wash clothes
- Dye your hair
- Smash ice cubes/hold them
- Watch a comfort film
- Make a scrapbook
- Play games
- Try meditation or deep breathing exercises
- Yoga
- Make smoothies
- Wrap yourself in blankets
- Wear comfy clothes
- Play with a pet
- Text a helpline such as SHOUT
- Go for a walk [if safe]
- Rip up paper
- Knit or crochet
- Organise something in your home
- Punch your pillows
- Light candles or incense
- Bake something
- Take photos and edit them
- Sit somewhere where you are not alone
- Close your eyes for 5 whole minutes
- Wear earplugs
- Sing
- Play an instrument
- Make a playlist
- Write lists
- Have a bath or shower