Coping & Activation Toolkit

A Beautiful Mind Counseling ยท Build your personal coping statements and plan activities that lift your mood.

Build Your Coping Statements
Coping statements are short, honest phrases that help you get through hard moments. They aren't about feeling great โ€” they're about getting through. Pick from the starters below or write your own.
My Coping Statements ๐Ÿ’ฌ
These are yours. Review them when you're struggling. Add more as you discover what works.
No statements yet. Add some from above!
Behavioral Activation Planner ๐ŸŒฑ
When depression or low mood hits, we often stop doing the things that make us feel better โ€” which makes the mood worse. Behavioral activation breaks that cycle by scheduling small meaningful activities.
๐Ÿƒ Physical
10 minute walk outside
Stretch for 5 minutes
Dance to one song
Drink a glass of water
๐Ÿค Social
Text a friend hello
Call someone I care about
Spend time with a pet
Write a kind note to someone
๐ŸŽจ Creative
Doodle or color
Listen to a favorite album
Write in a journal
Cook or bake something
๐ŸŒฟ Restorative
Sit outside for 10 minutes
Take a warm shower
Read for 15 minutes
Light a candle, make tea
My Plan for Today โœ…
Check off activities as you complete them. Even one is a win.
No activities yet. Add some from above!