Stress Management Tips

"Being overly anxious is not just a mental hazard; it's a physical one too. The more stressed out we are the more vulnerable we are to colds, flu, and a host of chronic or life-threatening illnesses. And the less open we are to the beauty and pleasure of life. For your emotional and bodily benefit, we've consulted experts and come up with 37 easy, natural alternatives to anxiety. Enjoy!

1. Breathe Easily...
2. Visualize Calm...
3. Make Time for a Mini Self-Massage...
4. Try a [Homeopathic] Tonic...
5. Say Cheese...
6. Do Some Math...
7. Stop Gritting Your Teeth...
8. Compose a Mantra...
9. Check Your Chi..
10. Be a Fighter...
feeling like a victim only increases feelings of stress and helplessness. Instead, focus on being proactive...
11. Put It on Paper...
Writing provides perspective...
12. Count to 10
Before you say or do something you'll regret...,
13. Switch to Decaf
Wean yourself slowly...,
14. Just Say No
Trying to do everything is a one-way ticket to serious stress. Be clear about your limits, and stop trying to please everyone all the time...
15. Take a Whiff
Oils of anise, basil, bay, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rose, and thyme are all soothing...
16. Warm Up...
17. Say Yes to Acupressure...
18. Schedule Worry Time...
19. Shake It Up...
20. Munch Some Snacks
Foods that are high in carbohydrates stimulate the release of serotonin, feel-good brain chemicals that help induce calm...
21. Boost Your Vitamin Intake...
22. Get Horizontal
If sex has been on the bottom of your to-do list for too long, move it to the top...
23. Admit It...
24. Space Out
Look out the window and find something natural that captures your imagination...
25. Try [herbal] Tea...
26. Take a Walk...
27. Soak it Up...
nothing is more stress relieving...than a hot bath...
28. Play a Few Bars...
music can do everything from slow heart rate to increase endorphins...
29. Fall for Puppy Love...
30. Practice Mindfulness
Heighten your awareness of the moment by focusing intently on an object. Notice a pencil's shape, color, weight and feel. Or slowly savor a raisin or a piece of chocolate. Mindfulness leads to relaxation
31. Dial a Friend
Sharing your troubles can give you perspective, help you feel cared for and relieve your burden.
32. Stretch...
33. Say a Little Prayer...
34. Make Plans...
35. Goof Off...
36. Straighten Up...
37. Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Tending your garden helps get you out of your head and lets you commune with nature, a known stress reliever..."

Read the entire HealthyPlace article from which the foregoing was taken.