My Littlespace a book about me

Part 21- Things Littles Can Do To Deal With Stress

Here are some things littles can do to deal with stress

- Breathing exercises

- Communicate with someone like your caregiver;talk about why your stressed! Don't bottle up your feelings

- Maybe practice yoga or do some exercise

- Listen to music that makes you feel little, relaxed, or happy

- Go on a walk

- Pet animals! Go to a pet store that lets you interact with the animals,play with a pet of your own,go to a dog park,etc. 

- Put on comfy clothes,or something that you feel super cute and little in

- Take nice, warm bubble bath. Maybe light some candles, or use a wax warmer.

- If you're stressed about something school related, maybe study or prepare, or try to get some of the work done in you're behind with stuff

- Laugh! Watch funny videos on YouTube with your caregiver

- Play a game with your caregiver, or ask for a cute little task to complete for them (Coloring a picture, baking something, etc.)

- Get out the things that make you feel little, like your favorite sippy filled with your favorite drink, a favorite snack, fluffy socks or cute thigh-highs, a onesie or pajamas, and whatever else

- Turn on one of your favorite cartoons or movies

- Snuggle up with lots of warm blankets and maybe browse your tumblr feed or look at things that calm you down/make you feel little.

- Read a book, or have your caregiver read to you

- Just cuddling or being around your caregiver can make you feel lots better

- Plan ahead for things that you're worried about

- Make a list of goals or chores to get done for the week so you don't feel overwhelmed

- Make sure you're going to bed on time, and have a good sleep

- Do certain things in moderation, like TV, games, etc. Make sure you're not doing one thing the whole day

- Get out your coloring book or scrap paper and whatever tools you use and draw or color

- Play dress up

- Have tea with your caregiver and/or stuffies

- Clean up your room really nice! i find that being in a clean, fresh-feeling environment makes me feel much calmer

- Do something cute with your hair, or maybe something you haven't tried before

- Organize your stuffies, or other things

- Take a nap! A lot of the time, you might just be cranky or stressed because your tired. Cuddle up with your caregiver or some stuffies and get your paci if you use one.