i just came across this list of ideas and thought i'd post them. do you use any of these ideas or others? journaling is probably one of the best outlets for me to get my emotions out.

Ideas to facilitate grounding and self soothe:

Utilize safe place
Visualize setting aside overwhelming feeling/emotion
Internally concentrate/become absorbed in activity
Express something verbally – yell if necessary
Write in journal
Do anger work with a qualified therapist
Breathing exercises
Relaxation exercises
Self-hypnosis
Call on internal support
Visualize a “Stop” sign
Use positive affirmations
Connect with the here and now
Talk in the mirror
Transfer emotion/memory into a mirror
Monitor self talk – change negative to positive’
Identify cognitive distortions and replace with counter statements
Dance
Repeat a grounding phrase – “I am here right now”
Give self permission to address one thing at a time
Identify (in writing) all problems in two groups: those you have/cannot have control over
Focus on those problems which you do have control over
Decide what is important and what is not
Keep it simple
Utilize a transitional (safe) object
Pray – serenity prayer
Exercise
Draw
Find a safe person
Listen to a tape of self affirmations
Identify the trigger/source of your feelings
Change sensory component
Sight: take a walk/read a book/enjoy a view
Touch: ice, cuddle your pet or a teddy bear/ take a bath/hug someone
Sound: Television, radio, music/ talk to someone
Taste: treat yourself to something you don’t normally eat
Smell: perfume or lotions/ bake