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101 Ways to Relieve Stress
- get up 15 minutes earlier
- prepare for the morning the night before
- avoid tight fitting clothes
- set appointments ahead
- don't rely on memory...write it down
- practice preventative maintenance
- make duplicate keys
- say "no" more often
- set priorities in your life
- avoid negative people
- use time wisely
- simplify meal times
- always make copies of important papers
- anticipate your needs
- repair things that don't work properly
- ask for help with the jobs you dislike
- break large tasks into bite-sized portions
- look at problems as challenges
- unclutter your life
- smile
- be prepared for rain
- tickle a baby
- pet a friendly dog/cat
- don't know all the answers
- look for the silver lining
- say something nice to someone
- teach a kid to fly a kite
- walk in the rain
- schedule play time into every day
- take a bubble bath
- be aware of the decisions you make
- believe in yourself
- stop saying negative things to yourself
- visualize yourself winning
- develop you sense of humor
- stop thinking tomorrow will be a better day
- have goals for yourself
- dance a jig
- say hello to a stranger
- ask a friend for a hug
- look up at the stars
- practice breathing slowly
- learn to whistle a tune
- listen to a symphony
- watch a ballet
- read a story curled up in bed
- do a brand new thing
- stop a bad habit
- buy yourself a flower
- find support from others
- ask someone to be your "vent partner"
- do it today
- work at being cheerful and optimistic
- put safety first
- do everything in moderation
- pay attention to your appearance
- strive for excellence not perfection
- stretch you limits a little each day
- look at a work of art
- hum a jingle
- maintain your weight
- plant a tree
- feed the birds
- practice grace under pressure
- stand up and stretch
- always have a plan "B"
- learn a new doodle
- memorize a joke
- be responsible for your own feelings
- learn to meet your own needs
- become a better listener
- tell someone "have a good day" in pig Latin
- throw a paper airplane
- exercise every day
- learn the words to a new song
- get to work early
- clean out one closet
- play patty cake with a toddler
- go on a picnic
- take a different route to work
- leave work early (with permission)
- put up an air freshener in your car
- watch a movie and eat popcorn
- write a note to a far away friend
- go to a ballgame and scream
- cook a meal and eat it by candlelight
- remember that stress is an attitude
- keep a journal
- practice a monster smile
- remember you always have options
- have a support network: people/place/things
- quit trying to "fix" other people
- get enough sleep
- talk less and listen more
- freely praise other people
- recognize the importance of unconditional
love
- relax, you have the rest of your life to live
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