100 Ways to Reduce Stress
Don't let stress wear you down. Next time you are feeling stressed, step back from the situation and try one of the following tips to take control of the situation and de-stress: 1. Pray 2. Meditate 3. Take an aromatherapy bath 4. Get a massage 5. Give a massage 6. Write in your journal 7. Stretch 8. Practice yoga 9. Help someone in need 10. Read a book 11. Plant a garden 12. Watch a good movie 13. Get a facial 14. Cook a healthy meal 15. Eat a healthy balanced diet 16. Cut back on sugars and caffeine 17. Give a hug 18. Get a hug 19. Create a scrapbook 20. Exercise 21. Take a vacation 22. Get a manicure 23. Get a pedicure 24. Call a loved one 25. Call an old friend you haven't spoken to in a while 26. Do a puzzle 27. Make love to your spouse 28. Buy yourself something special 29. Take a walk 30. Listen to music 31. Read to your children 32. Play a game 33. Play a sport 34. Spend time with your family 35. Visit a spa 36. Get your hair done 37. Get organized 38. Laugh 39. Make someone else laugh 40. Visit friends 41. Have a good cry 42. Take a nap 43. Draw 44. Paint 45. Color with your child 46. Volunteer 47. Sing 48. Take a long drive 49. Go hiking 50. Tell someone you love them 51. Love yourself 52. Encourage others 53. Be patient 54. Be quiet 55. Have a intimate dinner party with family and friends 56. Say Hello, Good Morning, Good Afternoon or Good Evening to someone 57. Go to an aquarium or zoo 58. Imagine 59. Listen 60. Don't worry 61. Let go of the past 62. Think positive 63. Be thankful 64. Be humble 65. Enjoy a candlelight dinner 66. Bake some brownies 67. Live your dreams 68. Take your pet for a walk 69. Play a game your pet 70. Enjoy a sundae 71. De-Clutter your life 72. Arrive to work 15 minutes early 73. Have a picnic 74. Get 8 hours of sleep per night 75. Slow down 76. Don't try to do everything in one day 77. Be assertive 78. Stop procrastinating 79. Turn your hobby into a business 80. Have faith 81. Share your faith with others 82. Give yourself a bouquet of flowers 83. Squeeze a de-stress ball 84. Turn off negative mind chatter 85. Play an instrument 86. Learn a new language 87. Dance 88. Start your day with a daily devotional 89. Don't spend money you don't have 90. Send An Online Greeting to a loved one..Just Because 91. Don't participate in gossip or other negative conversations 92. Look on the bright side 93. Practice Tai Chi 94. Take a Stress Management Course 95. Finish something you started 96. Have a "Girls Night Out" 97. Go to a museum 98. Go to a poetry reading or Read A Poem 99. Go Stargazing 100. Be adventurous It doesn't matter which one of the tips above you choose to follow. The point is to not stay caught up in the stressful situation. Being stressed is part mindset and part environment. Once you decide that you are not going to allow yourself to be stressed and change your environment you will quickly calm down and start to feel better. About the Author Erica Brooks is Owner of Stress Away Family Shop which includes Stress Away Bath Shop and Stress Away Bridal Shop. She specializes in offering products, tips and resources to help you to combat the everyday stresses of life. You can reach her at www.stressawayfamilyshop.com">http://www.stressawayfamilyshop.com and www.stressawaybathshop.com">http://www.stressawaybathshop.com or via e-mail at service@stressawaybathshop.com
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