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101 Ways to Manage Stress October 16, 2008

Filed under: Health — traciejane @ 7:48 pm
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Take 10 deep breaths

Visualize a relaxing scene

Learn to say “no”

Stay clutter-free

Read good books

Stretch

Write in a journal

Try yoga

Laugh often

Watch clouds go by

Look at a magazine

Believe in yourself

Prioritize tasks

Get some fresh air

Hug someone

Get plenty of sleep

Watch a movie

Seek out positive people

Make to-do lists

Take a brisk walk

Stargaze

Sip a cup of herbal tea

Put your feet up

Enjoy a hobby

Confront your feelings

Exercise

Plan ahead

Talk with a friend

Dance

Laugh at Yourself

Count your blessings

Be silly

Set realistic goals

Sing

Think Positively

Squeeze a stress ball

Eat right

Take a nap

Walk away

Vary your routine

Play with children

Get a massage

Ask for help

Find a quiet spot to relax

Take regular breaks

Listen to soothing music

See problems as challenges

Smile

Play a sport

Be faithful

Avoid caffeine and tobacco

Eat a good breakfast

Cry if necessary

Be flexible

Don’t procrastinate

Wear earplugs when it’s noisy

Buy fresh flowers

Spend time with loved ones

Celebrate life

Do one task at a time

Meditate

Plant a garden

Avoid distractions

Budget time and money

Share jokes

Play games with friends

Look at the big picture

Get up earlier

Set limits

Express your feelings

Treat yourself with a gift

Simplify your life

Reflect on your joys

Punch a pillow

Go out to lunch

Don’t dwell on the past

Play with a pet

Go to the park

Soak in the tub

Wear comfortable clothes

Take off your shoes

Forgive and forget

Delegate work

Love others

Have plants at work and home

Daydream

Bake a special treat

Savor meals

Look at old photos

Take a vacation

Fly a kite

Learn something new

Volunteer

Go out for frozen yogurt

Join a group

Rub your neck and shoulders

Take the bus or carpool

Have a picnic

Recognize beauty around you

Take it one day at a time

Make someone smile

- Copyright The Positive Line

 

 
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