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We have made a week full of colourful fun activities for you to download above. Email enquiries@childrenshealthscotland.org about receiving printed copies of the activity book. You can find some fun ideas to try below.
It can be hard to control your emotions. There will always be times when you feel overwhelmed, angry, scared, or unsure. While these powerful feelings are normal, there are some things you can do to help #BeCalm when you feel this way.
ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO TRY
Here are three Wednesday #BECALM ideas for you to try during Scottish Children’s Health Week.
ACTIVITY 1 | SAFARI WALK
Being calm means feeling relaxed, but it can take practice. Taking notice of the world around us is a great way to feel calm and peaceful. Try going for a walk outside, and imagine you are on a Safari! How many different bugs, birds, and pets can you spot? Engage all your senses, look, and listen carefully to find as many as you can!
ACTIVITY 2 | DOODLE DAZE
What do you picture when you think of the word calm? Someone sitting still, looking peaceful, deep breathing? Being calm doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. Doodling can help us to feel calm because it takes our mind away from everything else, just for a moment. Try this, think of something you enjoy and doodle things that come to mind when you think of it. For example, if you enjoy ice cream on a warm day does it make you think of strawberries, sunshine, waves, friends, family, green grass, swirly ice cream scoops? Then start doodling.
ACTIVITY 3 | TAKE A BREAK
Having a calming technique when we feel stressed or anxious is important for our mental health and wellbeing. Next time you find yourself needing a calm moment, try taking a BREAK.
Breathe. Take 5 deep breaths.
Rest. Close your eyes and clear your mind.
Empowering Words. Say 3 nice things about yourself.
Absorb. Check in with your senses, what can you see, hear, feel, smell, taste? Knowledge. Stop and think about what you really need right now.
