Ten Ways To Self-Soothe

Do you find yourself running around in circles caring for others, but forgetting to take care of yourself? Intentionally creating space to refresh your physical, emotional and spiritual self is essential. In this episode, I shared some practical tips to help you self-soothe. Check it out!
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[@annahall1622]

Every blue moon, I do a stay-cation. I will stay in a hotel in my own hometown and just be by myself. No agenda, no shopping, no chatting with friends and family. Just me being low-key. I love it because I never run into anyone that I know (when grabbing breakfast in the hotel), and I don't have travel that far. It's like my mind, body, and soul just knows when it's time for me to find a nice hotel and just be.

[@traceywhite8137]

I too have done the same for years Anna. I end up touring my own back yard, places I just won’t go to normally. Terrible experiences during the pandemic but starting back up now via an Airbnb. Nice to get away about 40 minutes from home.👏🏾

[@annahall1622]

@@traceywhite8137 Yes, indeed!!

[@katrinamiles9675]

One day! My husband wants to go:-

[@dimplez1ish]

A friend of mine and I had covid at the same time. We kept each other company (via whatsapp) and she called it her "mom-caetion" she was a little sicker than me, but it sounded like she really appreciated the time off! Of course a hotel would be nicer 🙃 but our bodies and minds needed rest from this crazy pandemic and just the busyness of life.

[@laurajones1211]

Love this idea!!! Always wanted to do it!! Good for you ❤

[@hephzibahmakhetha4371]

Thank God for an actual Christian who doesn't demonise feeling sad!

[@juliajones5146]

Be yourself and you will not feel sad...

[@donnadavis8155]

AMEN!!!

[@EnjoyingYourLifeWithJesus]

Yes!

[@mayradelgado1814]

Amen to that

[@stacysnider4899]

SELF SOOTHING 1. Stretch your body for approximately 5 minutes upon waking. Touch toes, raise hands above your head, etc. 2. Take a shower or bubble bath after a stressful day. 3. Look at peaceful things - calming colors, pictures, quotes, scriptures, or anything that makes you smile & be comfy like you are at home. 4. Talk to yourself as you would a friend. Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to a friend. Speak compassionately to yourself. Remind yourself everything is going to be OK. 5. ‘Ground’ yourself - Wear your most comfy clothes, do activities to hit the ‘reset’ button. Change your environment to calm down. Go for a walk. Or turn your face to the sun. Listen to soothing music. Diffuse essential oils (Lavender, etc.). Have calming lights. 6. Be mindful. Do one thing at a time. Do not ‘split’ your attention. Pay attention to where you are right now. Just live in this moment. Be aware of where you are right now & just breathe. Have your thoughts serve you well. 7. Walk. Even if it’s only 15 minutes. It lowers tension. 8. If life has been hard - put on your robe - order in - watch a chick flick & cry. Give yourself time to move out of it slowly. Let it out. Just don’t stay there. GIVE YOURSELF GRACE & SPACE TO FEE GOOD.

[@LaurieKayIntl]

Thank you

[@jeanetteriggins1782]

Thank you I needed this today Being 70 plus and alone doing ministry can be stressful God is faithful

[@charmaineoates751]

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! This is what I need. Thank you for this word!This is amazing! I soothe myself by listening to encouraging people like yourself....yay!!! And I soothe myself with prayer throughout the day, meditation, and exercise. I have a meditation space in my bedroom. It's beautiful with LED candles a fuzzy rug. plants, an essential oil diffuser and pillows and a pouf. That's my quiet space. I like your parenting style and I love all your advice. I am going to relisten to this.LOL! You're looking vibrant and beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

[@marjorymsuku9312]

I also self-soothe by just coming here and finding a Chrystal Hurst video to listen to - no matter the topic. The Mother/Big Sister voice. Thankful to God for this gift.❤🙏

[@Actavella]

Its very soothing listening to you actually! Thank you for your calm and clear teaching method! God bless!

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

Exactly, we don’t want to roll in it for months, feeling sad…

[@karene3493]

Agreed! very soothing, I usually end up binge watching.. lol

[@amandapacheco5003]

Oh my gosh! That’s what I do. I sit in my car during my lunch hour. I enjoy it so much because my car faces some trees 🌲 🌲 🌲 and I just eat my lunch peacefully. Always a good day when I do that. Thanks for your tips. I will also share them with my three daughters. I appreciate your channel. 😊🥰😊

[@michelemobley9719]

Me too!

[@elizabethaustrie9371]

Thank you very much for this. I had a headache when I started listening to this. I'd just turned upside down on my bed and place my feet up on the windows, then pull my legs towards my head when you said number 1 is stretch. How amazing it sounded in the very moment I was doing just that. My headache is now gone at the end of your video.

[@talkreal2me57real-talk4]

Great ideals and I'm beginning this step into 2023 my space my abode shifts the atmosphere and soothes the soul such as my office space I had two living room and my resting room👍🏾💯🙋🏾‍♀️🙏🏾

[@user-qo1qj4il9x]

Wonderful discussion. I really enjoyed it Anita Burt I started listening at 6:0 36:14 6:15, a April 27 2023

[@krewalk]

This is sooo good! I'm learning the value of being present in the moment vs multitasking.

[@curious352]

Lately, yellow has become a soothing color for me and been thinking about adding yellow to my bedroom decor and that yellow chair and yellow flowers just inspired me to go for it!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Yellow rocks!

[@deemorgan4479]

8:58 to get to the 10 things to do

[@barbarabarber3286]

Dollolr tree frame and a cherished greeting card from a friend.

[@sapphireone103]

Dear Crystal, I want to THANK you for the encouraging words: we all can learn from the transformational words that you are speaking.

[@karenwhite1111]

God knew I needed to watch this video, specifically for the information on stretching exercises. My chiropractor, massage therapist, and physical therapist have told me to stretch so many times, but the explanation from your podiatrist puts a different spin on it. Speaking to myself is something I must try because I tend to be high strung myself…always anxious about something. And grounding sounds interesting 🤔. Thank you!

[@ShardayCampbell]

This is soooo good. I've saved it on my "get out a rut" playlist. We always forget these things when we're in the thick of it.

[@lindawangui7886]

I'm an emotional eater, thanks for pointing this out, that it's damaging.

[@lisabartley6944]

Praise God For Replays was exhausted from work slept for a few hours😊

[@lisabartley6944]

Have A Blessed Night You and Your Family🎊🎉💪🙏🤗🦋❤

[@Blue77Blue]

Thanks Confirmation on a daily thank you on self Soothing

[@peacebalance8067]

This is so necessary for me.

[@amandav3484]

Listening to you is comforting and relaxing. Thank you for sharing!

[@thobivalred2027]

Thank you for this, when you spoke about your son I thought of my daughter. She is four and she also has a strong personality and does exactly what you described, I will try what you did to try and soothe her. God bless you all the way from South Africa .

[@luannesantana9430]

Your voice is so soothing Chrystal, may God bless you and use you as a vessel to keep helping people 🙏

[@marynaidoo8814]

Thanks you sis for your teaching l learnt a lot its been a blessing to me

[@mariceladominguez84]

I love that speaking to yourself!!! MMmmm so good.

[@Heart_LikeChrist]

This was so relaxing thank you ❤️ God bless you

[@anthonychristie7819]

Excellent. Will use this as a resource for my coaching clients.

[@skajs426]

Thank you for being my friend, Chrystal!

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

Chrystal, I neeeeeeeeded this BIG TIME!!!!!!! 😅😅😅

[@deniseflewellen5572]

AWESOMENESS 👏🏾 💜💕

[@Irone7861]

Love this. Thanks sis

[@eliesterlai6758]

Thank you Chrystal for teaching me this. Till this very day I didn't know what to do with myself when I'm in a frenzy. I just learned for me and my children. You always bless my life.

[@MissKHYT1]

I'm going to have to watch this again when I can sit down and really chew on all of this. But sooo many nuggets here, and epiphanies. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@woman1005]

I know this is a year later, but thank you. This was very helpful✨

[@Sisterbettyjo9179]

Thank You!! Chrystal!! I enjoy doing crafts that helps so much. Listening to music! Etc. Thank You for sharing these Blessed ideals. God Bless You!!💜💜💜😊🙏🏾

[@carolynrobinson2941]

Thank you so much for this pep talk...it was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@monalipe-robinson5339]

Excellent !!

[@U_neekliss]

So so on time!!

[@LifeWithAlliDaily]

I Just Love your video's. I don't always catch them. Yet when I do they are Divinely On Time!!🙌🏾💜

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you caught this one!

[@EnjoyingYourLifeWithJesus]

So true Chrystal. I do Christian Yoga & I love it! There are several videos here on KZbin that are good. I started my self-care journey a few years ago. God is with me & He is healing my self-esteem & I am growing in Him. Feeling good y'all! God bless you Sistas!

[@mercymfula9728]

Christian yoga?

[@SA-vw4ny]

@@mercymfula9728 I asked myself the same thing. It's like someone saying I do Christian witchcraft. Just putting a Christian prefix before a word does not make it Christian

[@sylviajackson8920]

You're an awesome teacher!

[@Pamela_Rief]

Excellent

[@camillewarren3986]

This is helpful advice and indeed we have to hit that pause button and just breathe and get our thoughts together.

[@sharleenmuir4053]

Thank You 🙏🏾

[@Ladylew122]

Thanks 😊

[@lauraleeuyemura854]

🙏🏽 Thank You 🙏🏽 yes this is so helpful I needed this. The job I’m in is stressful. Many Blessings upon you 🙏🏽💕

[@lisabartley6944]

Thank You So Much Chrystal This is So Needed🎉🎊😊🦋❤Especially as a Healthcare worker💪🙏

[@Blue77Blue]

Appreciate you Chrystal!!

[@lisabartley6944]

So Much Appreciated🎊🎉🦋

[@aliciahaywood5386]

Awesome. Thsnks!!!

[@amandajanelouise4198]

Why did the story about the towel make me cry lol … such good info

[@apiffanyfulcher6628]

Yes, have your brain in the moment that your in (Grounding). Thank you Chrystal!!! Love y’all!! 😘🙏😘🙏

[@jacquelinehudson3458]

Thank you so much, Chrystal! So timely for me: I loved listening to this most excellent word of advice; appreciate your concern and care for people! Bless you and your family!

[@juliajones5146]

Lol....😆😆😆

[@vedawattieram15]

Shared this video with my discipleship ladies... awesome!

[@ChrystalHurst]

Love that!

[@SierraAspenAutumn]

My grandmother always said to take a bath when I had a hard day or wasn’t feeling well. And staying in the car for a few minutes does wonders. Thank for for the many many ideas. I had a short list. Lol

[@joyceadewumi1365]

Thank you Chrystal this has been very helpful

[@jjcoll4088]

This video soothe me! Thank you for all that you do!

[@Mariposula]

Thank you for your video ❤

[@margaretcrosby3490]

Thank you, Chrystal!

[@marjorymsuku9312]

"There, there. Now, now..." ❤❤❤😊🤗

[@constancemorton9960]

This is awesome and I needed this for me. Thank you so much..

[@a.richards3]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@Psalm1500]

17:20 Mrs. Hurst, You are totally speaking my language I can only do this working from home thing when it's my choice but when I have to do this it's really tough I can't focus I don't feel productive I feel distracted to do the laundry again or find something random to wash maybe the curtains maybe do my hair anything but what I'm supposed to be doing I feel like I need to be sitting in a library hogging the whole table spreading all my paperwork out all my bugs with the computer on running through all these tabs also with my Starbucks specialty drink right there a lunch already prepacked looking cute along with my earbuds and playing my jam I need the noise around me but I don't want to hear what they saying.

[@alisiabynoe5234]

Thanks Chrystal i enjoyed that video

[@sharonowusu6069]

Thank you

[@JSCDR]

Loved this! Thank you for sharing.

[@helenrandall3319]

Thank you! That was really good. So practical.

[@noemisalgado7130]

I've needed this, thank you Chrystal 😊

[@amandapacheco5003]

And Wow! My oldest daughter sucked her thumb and rubbed my ear or she would touch my hair and that was her soothing method. She’s now 22 and remembers it. Ha! Thanks again! 👍

[@benitacarpenter4852]

Thank you 😊

[@meronkeleme8660]

Gosh bless you for reminding us all. ❤️🙏🏽

[@charlenegraham3795]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾🤗

[@rebeccahayhurst442]

This is so helpful. Thank you.

[@melissam.vidanueva5474]

Thank you that's what I needed

[@MonicaLovelyGant]

Yes I SUBSCRIBE 🥰 thanks for this conversation on self calming steps! Support your fellow KZbinr 🥰 Again thanks for the tool's to use to de-stress.

[@marianbruce-tagoe1885]

I do the very same thing

[@leslieandlevarwilliams402]

Soo good! Thank you!

[@donnajulien2721]

Well we'll I can say amen to that

[@brennafranklin3791]

I remind myself daily to relax my shoulders. Let's drop shoulders

[@memawsandy1844]

Very good, thank you for this💜

[@santranettebillingsley529]

This was sooo good.

[@joanplaylist304]

Very helpful !!!🌹👌

[@Blue77Blue]

Skill

[@dogblues4829]

Magnesium

[@florenceochieng2472]

Chrystal you are a blessing!!!

[@judigo830]

What is the tenth self-soothing method?

[@lb1344]

What works for you for soothing is ALL fair game.

[@kintutucker2173]

My niece sent me your video.These are some Very powerful strategies.You had me rolling with your fake cry’s……..#King

[@Ana-rb7ws]

That way of handling a teenager who’s in meltdown mode may be a little hard IMO. Sometimes children take away the wrong message when parents appear too firm, that the parents don’t care. If this is what needs to be done to manage a difficult situation, I think parents should follow that up with gentle warmth later to let the child know that the parent wasn’t rejecting the child, rather teaching them how to handle their emotions. I can understand that it’s so tough being a parent, but it can make all the difference in the world in the life of the child.

[@Blue77Blue]

Yes The pacifier when someone suggest it or took it upon themselves to take my daughters pacifier couple days went by and I’m like no she needs that pacifier so I gave it back ( she in college now)

[@lb1344]

Have your brain in the moment that you’re in.

[@mamellomphahlele6965]

💟💟

[@Mrsvictory62]

💗🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@bernadettestrawder8365]

❤❤💯💯

[@praiseplanner2274]

Hello

[@rickblackgirlmindset]

I so agree with that. I started drawing again. Love this. Thanks So much!

[@rickblackgirlmindset]

Before you said gratefullness I literally knew it. I have a gratitude journal. It's the simple things that matter. And another thing that helps me soothe when my thoughts are wild is reading in the mornings while walking.

[@mayradelgado1814]

I like that with God and Google we can do anything...lol

[@juliajones5146]

All of you all who are on here commenting need to be yourselves and use your real names and you wouldn’t need to be soothed ~🤷🏽‍♀️