I got this idea from a fellow blogger over at
Swallow a Spider. She created a box that contains safe distractions for when she's in a tough spot. I thought it was a fantastic idea, and have started assembling my own box. I really like the idea of having everything in one spot, easily accessible, in case of emergency. Sometimes when I get into that state of desperate panic where I don't quite know what to do with myself, well, this box could be a pretty handy tool.
Taped to the inside of the lid are phone numbers, in order of who to call first, so I don't have to look should I be that frazzled.
I've included a small stuffie and a small scrap of my favorite, extra soft, snuggle fabric, which is always soothing. There's a bottle of panic meds and Advil, just in case I need something more. Also inside are crayons, colored pencils, and a sketch book, all good distractions and fun! Additionally, I've included a photo and message from someone very helpful to me, and a few motivating quotes that I like. I put in a book to read, one of my favorites, so it will be like revisiting old friends when I read it. There's also a mini deck of cards and a twist/toy fidget. The last thing inside is a small kids mp3 player with a special message and some of my favorite songs on it, along with headphones. I picked it up very inexpensively for a project that I never used it for, and while I likely won't need it, I figured I'd put it in, just in case!
I still may put other things in, and the contents will likely change over time, but for now, I know that if I were in a tough spot, and I didn't know what else to do, pulling this box out would distract me, at least for a little while! (And even better, putting it together was a great distraction in itself!)
