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101 Ways to Cope with Stress
 

Practice deep breathing

Treat yourself to something special

Get enough sleep

Put on some music and dance

Read a good book

Go on a picnic

Watch children play

Develop a positive attitude

Visualize success

Smile

Eat a good meal

Schedule some quiet time
to yourself every day

Go for a walk

Gaze at the stars

Say "no" more often

Say "yes" to what you
really want

Get a massage

Practice yoga

Take a Tai Chi class

Drink more water

Turn off the TV

Live for today

Do everything in moderation

Hire someone to clean
your house

Listen to music

Go for a drive in the country

Play with a pet

Meditate

Cuddle a baby

Go to a movie

See a play

Laugh

Buy yourself flowers

Fly a kite

Go for a swim

Quit saying negative things
to yourself or others

Wear comfortable clothes

Cut down on caffeine
and other stimulants

Avoid using recreational drugs
or excessive alcohol

Simplify your life

Lower your standards
for housekeeping

Make "to-do" lists, but
don't let them run your life

Be flexible

Visit a museum

Ask for help when you need it

Talk to someone you trust

Listen to the rain

Relax

Ride a bike

Ask a friend for a hug

Don't feel you have to know
all the answers

Soak in a bubble bath

Cultivate your sense of humor

Start a hobby you've always wanted

Stand up and stretch

Quit trying to fix others

Learn to meet your own needs

Roll up your car windows and scream

Go to a ball game

Eat a meal by candelight

Keep a journal

Limit exposure to chemicals
and toxins

Strive for excellence
not perfection

Give someone else a hug

List your options

Build a support network

Plant a tree

Slow down

Watch a movie and eat popcorn

Know your limitations

Make paper airplanes

Clean out a closet

Get more exercise

Be aware of your feelings

Leave work early
(with permission)

Doodle

Always have a plan "B"

Feed the birds

Take stock of your achievements

Practice preventive maintenance

Avoid negative people

Look at problems as challenges

Write a letter to a friend

Break large tasks down
into smaller ones

Say something nice to someone

Treat yourself with respect

Schedule play time into every day

Believe in yourself

Set realistic goals

Sing

Learn to whistle

Read a poem

Listen to a symphony

Watch a ballet

Don't rely on your memory
write it down

Set priorities

Talk less and listen more

Be prepared for rain

Read a story curled up in bed

Play a game

Take a nap

Laugh every day

 

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