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Reduce Stress- Over 100 Ways

Diane Gammon
  • Laugh out loud
  • Listen to music
  • Fly a kite
  • Stretch
  • Be thankful
  • Read for fun
  • Daydream
  • Take a nap
  • Go rock climbing
  • Eat organic food
  • Canoe
  • Remember all the good things about yourself  
  • Create a collage representing "The Real Me"
  • Write a poem
  • Reward yourself
  • Juice vegetables
  • Make a smoothie
  • Make a milkshake
  • Reflect on your successes
  • Practice relaxation exercises
  • Learn yoga
  • String popcorn
  • Sing, draw, dance, sculpt - express yourself!
  • Forgive yourself or someone else
  • Plan a vacation
  • Enjoy a long bubble bath
  • Get or give a massage
  • Go to a sporting event
  • Fingerpaint
  • Rake a pile of leaves and jump in
  • Play cards
  • Enjoy a free concert at the School of Music
  • Plant flowers
  • Take a deep breath
  • Work a crossword puzzle
  • Play hide-and-seek
  • Tell someone you appreciate them
  • Turn off your phone
  • Bake goodies and share them with friends
  • Volunteer to be a Big Brother or Sister
  • Believe in yourself
  • Try on clothes in a favorite store
  • Tell yourself the loving words you want to hear
  • Reflect on your values
  • Go camping
  • Soak in a hot tub
  • Go bowling
  • Play with toys
  • Watch your favorite TV show
  • Keep a journal
  • Call a friend
  • People-watch
  • Go on a picnic
  • Become a volunteer
  • Have a pillow fight
  • Visit the Farmer's Market
  • Play in the snow
  • Blow bubbles
  • Walk a dog
  • Dance in the rain
  • Visit a favorite place
  • Visit a zoo
  • Pamper yourself
  • Develop a hobby
  • Rent a costume
  • Treat yourself to ice cream
  • Watch a sunset
  • Visit a sick friend
  • Make a nutritious meal
  • Plan play time
  • Smile at a stranger
  • Listen to the birds
  • Browse through funny cards
  • Be optimistic
  • Go sledding
  • Visit an elderly person
  • Carve a pumpkin
  • Climb a tree
  • Make a scrapbook
  • Jump in a mud puddle
  • Play on a swingset
  • Sit outside on a sunny day
  • Create your own list of nurturing activities
  • Write a letter
  • Thank your mail carrier
  • Donate blood
  • Sew a homemade pillow
  • Meditate
  • Go swimming
  • Test drive a car
  • Write a card to someone just because
  • visualize a peaceful place in your mind 
  • Listen to ocean waves
  • Paint on a canvas
  • Draw with colored pencils
  • Walk barefoot on the grass
  • Rub your feet
  • Post a picture of a goal of yours for a dream board
  • Buy a new bedspread
  • Try a new hair do
  • Write down your strengths
  • Say Positive affirmations
  • Pray
  • Go to a concert
  • Get up earlier so you do not rush
  •  Deep Breathe
    Be a HOPE CHANGER in your own life and in the lives of others!  

     Demonstrate self-care and optimism to  facilitate healing and encourage others!



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     By Diane Davidson Gammon MS
    Clinical mental Health Counselor 

    Changing Lives with God's HOPE!

    Disclaimer- I am not a doctor and I am not giving out medical advice. My blogs are for information and inspirational purposes. Please consult your doctor before starting a new health regimen.

     Diane Davidson Gammon Arnold MS is clinically supervised by Michael Loftis LCSW as she pursues  LPC-MHSP licensure



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    Email- Diane@LivingWithHopeCounseling.com

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