50 ways to Reduce Stress

50 Ways to Reduce Stress

“Relaxation exercises/guided fantasy

Sports/exercise

Massage

Biofeedback

Proper diet/nutrition

Individual and group counseling

Assertiveness Training

Education about stress

Social involvement

Meditation

Hypnosis

Reading

Mental hobbies or games

Problem solve

Creative hobbies

Learn to communicate (publicly & privately)

Daydream

Laugh/develop a sense of humor

Religion/personal belief

Alternates to drug misuse

Get enough sleep

Explore natural environment (camping, skiing, etc.,…)

Give to others (volunteer…)

Time management

Build self-esteem

Get the most out of your relationships

Talk with friends

Create a balance in your life

Do not tolerate people or situations that make you feel inadequate

Learn to compromise

Be yourself/don’t over protect your ego

Learn to accept what you can’t change

Self awareness/goals in life

Work and achieve short-term goals

Make a “To Do” list

Take one thing at a time

Keep things in perspective

Set aside time to be alone

Be assertive

Listen to music

Set reasonable goals

Don’t be a perfectionist

Realize that not all problems have solutions

Get a pet

Enjoy nature

Take a drive

Cook for fun

Clean the hose

Sex (Protected, safe sex)

One day at a time”

Deb Morris Health Education at Colorado State University offers the above 50 ways to reduce stress. As Director of Options for Healthy Living, Estes Parks’ Community-Based Wellness Program, I hope you will review this list. Add your own personal interests. Perhaps golfing, fly fishing, bike riding, acupuncture… go on the list and other items come off. Or, perhaps you just add them to the list and have a longer list. If I can help you with any of the items such as setting goals, creating a healthy “To-Do” list, relaxation exercises, education about stress, visual-journaling course, please call Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN at 970-586-3472 to set up an Options for Healthy Living appointment today.