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