Support
Support is the third category of stress relief. This means reaching out and talking to others. This could mean talking to a friend or...
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Art is a great thing for stress relief. When you create art it allows the brain to take a break and to focus on something different. When...
Animals can be a good source of comfort and support, hence why therapy dogs and other animals are useful. Animals can decrease the stress...
Board games are fun and stress relieving. When you play a game that brings you joy, it gives you a break from whatever is stressing you...
When you clean, organize or donate things it gives you a sense of accomplishment which helps with stress relief. It also allows you to be...
When you dance, sing or listen to music it improves your mood. So many people enjoy listening to music, so it is a great outlet for...
Certain foods are actually really good for stress relief. This includes: -avocado -banana - tea and other hot drinks (not caffeinated) -...
Both of these techniques use breathing and your brain to calm you down. Meditation is more about centering yourself, as well as being...
There is a difference between self care and selfishness. Selfishness is putting your wants before other's needs. Self care is taking care...
Fond memories, whether through pictures, books or videos. Reminding yourself of these amazing memories and happier times, helps to keep...
Puzzles and brainteasers are great stress relievers because they allow you to take a break from whatever is going on. They consume your...
If you enjoy writing, you can use writing to help relieve stress. By writing down your feelings or stressors, you allow yourself to take...
I know, it is so cliche of a phrase, but it is true. Laughter is good for your health, it can help to relax you. If you have ever laughed...
When you walk, you help to relieve your stress. Crazy, right? First of all it is a low impact exercise, so it improves blood flow without...
Being outside can improve your mood and your stress levels. The outdoors can be an escape and can be used as a break from the craziness...
When people talk about relieving stress, yoga and tai chi generally come up. Why does this work for relieving stress? Well, these...
You will need: -2 balloons -1/2 cup of rice (you can use flour or pony beads instead) - scissors -paper to make a funnel or a funnel...
Sometimes it can be hard to look at everything that you have done and see how many amazing things that you did. Well, that can sometimes...
Sometimes it can be very hard to be grateful. Even though someone can have so many things to be grateful for, it can be hard to look...
4-7-8 Is for a breathing technique. You breathe in for 4 seconds, hold it for 7 seconds and the let go for 8 seconds. This is to calm you...