Life is full of stress. Every day we are bombarded with stress from deadlines at work to bills and commitments at home. We worry if we have too much work, not enough time, too much debt, and family problems. Stress leads to tension, physical and emotional strain. This can cause problems like insomnia, headaches, problems concentrating, fatigue, weight loss and even suppress our immune system. We need all the help we can get to learn how to relax. Here are 30 ways to relieve stress. Read over them then choose which ones are right for your lifestyle.

1-exercise releases tension and stress, whether its working out at a gym, or doing a sport such as tennis, swimming or running.

2-deep breathing exercises: breath in through your nose slowly and deeply, then out through your mouth. feel all of the tension flow out of you as you exhale.

3-massage therapy

4-aromatherapy

5-walking

6-have fun! It’s not a dirty word! Play! Do something you used to do as a child or long ago before you had all of the commitments, such as play with an electric train or eat cotton candy at the fair.

7-do something you like, such as shopping or go to a movie or dancing

8-treat yourself, a new outfit, a haircut, all day spa, buy a new outfit or if you’re a guy some new power tools!

9-talk to someone, talking relieves stress, esp. for women, knowing someone else understands and hears you without judging or necessarily offering advice.

10-sleep more. Lack of sleep leads to stress, this is a viscious cycle. more sleep can leave you stress free.

11-eat right, a well balanced meal, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetable is important for maintaining good health and leaving you stronger and well equipped to face what life throws at you.

12-take a multivitamin

13-stretching. very important, it releases stress out of your body

14-time for yourself. you’re giving and giving. take time for yourself.

15-faith. get closer to God, faith is a big stress reliever, cast your cares.

16-focus, visual relaxation. This is when you close your eyes and imagine you are somewhere nice that you choose such as on a deserted island walking along the shore or skiing on a snow covered slope with the cold brisk wind in your face or whatever you like to do.

17-look at things in a more positive light

18-cut down on bad news on tv and other media

19-don’t let your imagination run away with you, don’t dwell on negative things that could happen, such as distasters or tragedies, don’t imagine the worst.

20-smile more

21-get organized

22-lighten up(your colors that is) Whites and yellows and light blues are proven to be happy colors, as opposed to reds and blacks and brown and gray and dark blues.

23-don’t let people get to you, they may have a problem and they’re taking it out on you. It’s not you.

24-walk in the park or on the beach, walking is a great stress reliever.

25-sex! sex is a positive stresser. it relieves negative stress. Always be safe!

26-read. get caught in a love story or in a “who done it” story, escape for a little while.

27-get away take a trip, a vacation

28-find your passion in life, a hobby painting, gardening, writing, cooking, etc

29-nature can be very relaxing

30-herbs such as catnip chamomile, lavender

Source:essortment.com