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 http://www.stressawayfamilyshop.com and http://www.stressawaybathshop.com or via e-mail at service@stressawaybathshop.com
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