Here are 12 simple ways to relieve stress that you can add to yourlife and life activities!
- Keep a journal and write down the things that are causing you to feel stress.
- Talk with a friend, family member, counselor or minister about your feelings.
- Laugh Daily
- Play with a Pet - your own or the pet of a friend or family member.
- Learn and practice grounding - Reconnecting to the earth
- Volunteer to help with an organization, charity or non-profit
- Work on art, crafts or learn to paint
- Put a puzzle together
- Read something you enjoy
- Listen to an audiobook or soothing music
- Meditations - Try breathing deeply and focus all your attention on your breathing. Feel and hear each inhale and exhale. Breath deeply and slowly.
- Prayer - Spoken and written prayers are found in most faith traditions. You can pray using your own words or read prayers or other spiritual readings.
Article shared by Sharon Fant, RN