10 Tips to Relieve Stress

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Here are a few helpful daily stress reduction tips to work through all year long:

1. Take breaks during the workday to relax.

2. Do some enjoyable activities whenever possible.

3. Walk, work, and eat at a relaxed pace.

4. Take a short break after meals to relax.

5. Wear comfortable and loose clothing when possible. Take off your shoes when you can.

6. During the day, whenever you remember, notice any tension in your body (jaw, neck, diaphram, shoulders, etc.). Breathe deeply and gently stretch and relax any tense areas.

7. If you notice your mind racing or worrying about the past or future, take a minute to breathe deeply and gently focus on something in the moment such as your breath, scenery, birds.

8. Add something beautiful to your life on a daily basis (e.g., flowers).

9. If possible, go outside at least once per day and notice the simple things such as the weather, scenery, etc.

10. Avoid holding in feelings day after day, but instead, find a safe place to feel, express and embrace them.

Please be gentle with yourself. Force yourself to do at least one of the above - think of time as being relative -- relative to your true goal of accomplishing something with joy!