Activities
Exercise, hobbies, cleaning, calling a friend, a game, a walk, a meal out.
Contributing
Do something for someone else: volunteer, make or give something, a thoughtful surprise.
Comparisons
Compare yourself to times you coped less well, or to people coping the same or worse. Count your blessings.
Emotions (opposite)
Watch, read, or listen to something that creates a different emotion — comedy, uplifting music.
Pushing away
Leave the situation mentally for a while. Put it in a box on a shelf. Build an imaginary wall.
Thoughts
Count to ten, count colors in a painting, word puzzles, read.
Sensations
Strong but safe sensations: a hot or cold shower, a strong mint, loud music, squeezing a stress ball.