75 Ways to Manage Stress

• Write in a journal • Take 10 Deep Breaths • Stretch • Visualize a beautiful and relaxing scene • Write down 5 things for which you’re thankful • Learn to say “no” • Say “yes” to what uplifts you • Be around positive people • Clean up clutter • Read something inspirational • Listen to soothing or uplifting music • Move your body • Smile on purpose • Watch something funny and laugh • Get some sunshine • Get out into nature/fresh air • Take a nap • Talk with a trusted friend • Prioritize your to do list • Focus on only one small next step • Do something nice for someone else with no return • Take a walk • Hum or sing • Squeeze a stress ball • Do gentle yoga • Pet a cat or dog, etc • Eat healthy • Drink more water • Walk away from unnecessary conflict • Let someone else be right • Ask for help • Get a massage • Take breaks throughout the day • Clean out a closet or drawer • Find a new recipe and make it • Pray • See problems as opportunities • Avoid caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, drugs • Cry • Be flexible • Do only one task at a time • Allow not knowing • Ask for what you prefer • Release expectations • Stop controlling • Treat yourself to a gift • Go out to lunch • Display flowers in your home • Smell lavender • Make your bed every day • Send a thank you note by snail mail * Wear comfortable clothing • Delegate chores/work • Enjoy live plants indoors or outdoors • Look up at the sky and say thank you • Spend time with loved ones • Write someone a letter of gratitude • Forgive • Daydream • Plan something fun for the near future • Set a realistic goal • Look at old and happy photos • Learn something new • Join a group • Volunteer • Take a bath • Light candles • Stop assuming • Give yourself permission to be very imperfect • Get out of God's/Higher Power's business • Don't argue with reality • Practice gratitude • Do random acts of kindness • Turn your thoughts around • Don’t believe everything you think •