101 Stress Relievers

101 Stress Relievers for a Better Life

1. Create a schedule
2. Don't procrastinate
3. Take breaks
4. Take a vacation
5. Talk to co-workers
6. Breathe
7. Walk
8. Run
9. Do Aerobics
10. Take a bath
11. Do something for you each day
12. Smile
13. Laugh
14. Tell a joke
15. Call a friend
16. Meet a friend for a meal
17. Let someone help you
18. Learn to say, "NO"
19. Create goals and make a plan
20. Seek therapy
21. Journal
22. Yoga
23. Meditation
24. Sing
25. Dance
26. Play an instrument
27. Play with your kids
28. Play with your pets
29. Doodle
30. Tighten all your muscles and then relax them
31. Cry
32. Vent
33. Get enough sleep
34. Eat well
35. Do something nice for someone
36. Read a book for fun
37. Have sex
38. Listen to music
39. Get a massage
40. Make a list of all the good things in your life
41. Visualize you are in a peaceful place
42. Play a sport such as football, basketball or tennis
43. Light aromatherapy candles
44. Purchase essential oils for stress relief
45. Get a makeover
46. Take a nap
47. Smell some flowers
48. Go to a park
49. Take a moonlight walk with someone you care about
50. Remove yourself from the situation
51. Take control of a situation and do something to help the crisis
52. Reduce caffeine intake
53. Change thought patterns by forcing yourself to think of something else when thinking of something that bothers you.
54. Attend an event such as a concert
55. Call an old friend
56. Call your family
57. Rent a movie
58. Cook a good meal
59. Clean or organize
60. Make a silly face and take a picture
61. Take vitamins
62. Drink water
63. Do Tai Chi
64. Listen to a motivational podcast or CD
65. Take herbs such as Valerian and Kava
66. Ask your doctor about anti-anxiety medication
67. Reduce smoking
68. End drug abuse
69. Limit alcohol
70. Avoid stress triggers
71. Think positively
72. Change life situations
73. Create balance in your life
74. Treat medical problems
75. Do puzzles
76. Read something funny
77. Plan a nice evening for yourself
78. Go on a weekend getaway
79. Pray
80. Say a mantra
81. Watch a sunset
82. Go to a beach and listen to the waves
83. Take out a kayak or boat on a lake and explore
84. Take a drive through a scenic area 84
85. Go shopping
86. Avoid bad news
87. Drink some tea such as chamomile
88. Make new friends
89. Participate in a hobby
90. Don't take on too much you can't handle
91. Tell yourself that everything will be okay and you can do it
92. Hypnosis
93. Play rookie from work
94. Avoid toxic people or people who affect your life negatively
95. Have a glass of wine
96. Get a pet
97. Get into a hot tub
98. Have someone cater to you for a day
99. Redecorate your space
100. Look at pictures of happy times or people you love
101. Invite friends over for a small party and have fun!

When To Use 101 Stress Relievers

Many people utilize stress relievers when they are under a lot of stress and already in burnout status. The problem is these techniques may not be strong enough to lower your anxiety. The best time to use the above tips is when you start feeling stressed out or when under a minimal amount of stress. If you use the tips regularly, you can avoid burnout. Print out the list and cross off the ones you already do regularly. Choose some of the ones left over and incorporate them into your daily schedule. You will find that making only a small change each day may make a huge difference in the way you feel.

Final Tips

Remember that it takes time to feel the effects of the above tips. Some of them may work quickly but others take time to see the results. Continue to take breaks and do things for yourself. Create schedules and stick to them. Don't procrastinate and take care of things as they come. When you feel out of control, take control by finding something you can do to improve the situation. Finally, take care of your health by sleeping and eating well. Before you know it, you will be able to accomplish more than you ever have and love your life!