Emotion Regulation

Here is a work in progress list of things to do besides ruminating and isolating

- Going on a date
- Relaxing
- Listening to music
- Watching a movie
- Listening to others
- Reading
- Hobbies
- Spending an evening with friends
- Meeting new people
- Going out to eat
- Remembering the words and deeds of loving people
- Having quiet evenings
- Collecting old things(vintage shopping too!)
- Flying kites
- Going camping
- Horseback riding
- Going to a place of worship
- Dancing
- Going on a picnic
- Meditating
- Trying new things
- Playing pool, card games, etc.
-Talking on the phone
- Going to museums
- Listening to the radio
- Getting a massage
- Buying books
-Taking gymnastics classes
- Sitting in a sidewalk cafe
- Becoming active in the community
- Going for a drive or a bike ride
- journaling
-painting or drawing