• Distraction Plan

1. Counting things around me
   • 5 things you can see
   • 4 things you can feel
   • 3 things you can hear
   • 2 things you can smell
   • 1 thing you can taste
2. Clean my surroundings
3. Clean myself
   • Take a shower
   • Brush my teeth
   • Brush my hair
4. Take care of some else’s needs
   • Care for a pet
   • Talk to a friend about their day
5. Observe nature and animals
6. Call a safe person
   • Tell them about your day
   • Practice active listening
7. Do a hobby or pleasurable activity
8. Exercise or stretch
   • Practice yoga
   • Do a cardio workout
   • Deep stretch
   • Go for a walk or jog
9. Go somewhere else
   • Run an errand
   • Go for a hike
   • Visit a park