Over the past year, I have been taught and encouraged to build my wellbeing toolkit and as someone who finds visual/tangible tools to be very helpful, I wanted to make an actual toolkit rather than keep it as a mental activity. Seeing the “My Safety Box” workshop gave me the chance to make my idea a reality. Creating, decorating and filling this box allowed me to tap into my creative side, a side I wish I could use more often but am usually busy.
The idea of having a tool attached to each of my senses is a really good idea and 4 out of 5 is good in my opinion. I included plushies (some handmade by my mum), affirmations, handmade candles, and my favourite being the cut outs of some of my favourite things such as anime, books, games, music, etc.
I hope sharing my box can give others the idea to make their own, can highly recommend the workshop. Also give some ideas for what you guys could put into yours!
Harriet, Wellbeing College student & lived-experience facilitator
