251eMotion r eGulation Handout 16  (p. 3 of 3)
162. Taking a sauna or a steam bath
163. Checking out garage sales
164. Thinking about having a family
165. Thinking about happy moments in my 
childhood
166. Splurging
167. Going horseback riding
168. Doing something new
169. Working on jigsaw puzzles
170. Playing cards
171. Thinking, “I’m a person who can cope”
172. Taking a nap
173. Figuring out my favorite scent
174. Making a card and giving it to someone 
I care about
175. Instant-  messaging/texting someone
176. Playing a board game (e.g., Monopoly, 
Life, Clue, Sorry)
177. Putting on my favorite piece of clothing
178. Making a smoothie and drinking it 
slowly
179. Putting on makeup
180. Thinking about a friend’s good qualities
181. Completing something I feel great about
182. Surprising someone with a favor
183. Surfing the Internet
184. Playing video games
185. E-mailing friends
186. Going walking or sledding in a snowfall
187. Getting a haircut
188. Installing new software
189. Buying a CD or music on iTunes