101 Ways to Manage Stress
• Take 10 deep breaths • Visualize a relaxing scene • Learn to say "no" • Stay clutter-free • Read good books • Stretch • Take a brisk walk • Laugh often • Believe in yourself • Prioritize tasks • Try yoga • Get some fresh air • Hug someone • Get plenty of sleep • Take up aerobics • Watch a movie • Spend time with positive people • Make to-do lists • Stroll through a zoo a museum • Sip a cup of herbal tea • Enjoy a hobby • Confront your feelings • Go for a bike ride • Plan ahead • Talk with a friend • Dance • Laugh at yourself • Count your blessings • Read a magazine • Hike a nature trail • Set realistic goals • Sing • Think positively • Squeeze a stress ball • Tighten then relax muscle groups • Eat right • Take a nap • Walk away • Vary your routine • Get a massage • Ask for help • Find a quiet spot to relax • Take regular breaks • Listen to soothing music • See problems as challenges • Avoid caffeine • Smile more • Go skating • Quit tobacco today • Paint your rooms in relaxing colors • Cry if necessary • Be flexible • Don't procrastinate • Try aromatherapy; dab some lavender on your wrist • Spend some time with loved ones • Celebrate life • Shoot some hoops • Do one task at a time • Meditate • Plant a small garden • Go for a swim • Avoid distractions • Budget time and money • Share jokes • Play games with friends • Look at the big picture • Get up earlier • Set limits • Go canoeing • Express your feelings • Treat yourself to 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 the the park • Surround yourself with objects you love • Soak in the tub • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes • Forgive and forget • Delegate work • Play tennis with a friend • Have plants at work and home • Daydream • Bake a healthy treat • Let the answering machine take your calls • Take a vacation • Fly a kite • Learn something new • Volunteer in your community • Go out for a frozen yogurt • Tell yourself,"I am calm and relaxed" • Rub your neck and shoulders • Take the bus or carpool • Have a picnic • Savor every meal • Appreciate the beauty around you • Take it one day at a time • Make someone smile : )