A cura di "THE EMOTION MACHINE"
If we don’t attend to our stress, we can very quickly build up unhealthy levels, sometimes leading to serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, eating problems, insomnia, and substance abuse, as well as less severe ailments like headaches, muscle pains, and fatigue.Finding ways to relieve stress is absolutely crucial in today’s chaotic world. We needdaily buffers to remind us that we are living, thinking, and feeling human beings, not just work-a-holic machines.
Stress can be alleviated in a variety of ways, but what works for some may not work for others. A lot of it depends on our personality, what habits we find enjoyable, and how creative we are with our limited free time. I took it upon myself to try and come up with 50 potential stress relievers. You may find some useful and some not so useful. That’s OK.
Some might also spark new ideas that I may have forgotten. Leave a comment if you discover something that I missed!
50 Stress-Relievers That Take 5 Minutes Or Less
1. Take ten deep breaths.
3. Play with a pet
4. Take a short walk
5. Read an article in the newspaper
6. Call a friend
7. Listen to a song
8. Watch a video on YouTube
9. Play an instrument
10. Meditate
11. Eat a healthy snack
12. Spark a conversation
13. Make yourself a cup of coffee
14. Sit in the sun and get some fresh air
15. Doodle
16. Sing a favorite song
17. Dance
18. Drum on your desk
19. Count your blessings
20. Make plans to go out to dinner
21. Go outside and feed the birds
22. Do a small favor for someone
23. Write a note to a loved one
24. Water the plants
25. Look through a photo album
26. Take a shot of liquor or take a hit of cannabis – unwind a bit
27. Do a search on Google for “funny jokes”
28. Gaze at the stars
29. Get a back massage
30. Stretch or do yoga
31. Take a quick shower
32. Write a poem
33. Check your email or Facebook
34. Make a list of old things around the house to donate
35. Clean your desk
36. Try a word puzzle or Sudoku
37. Spend a moment with your children
38. Do jumping jacks
39. Scream at the top of your lungs (or into a pillow if you don’t want to disturb anyone)
40. Go to the bathroom
41. Play a game of billiards or ping pong
42. Check the local weather report
43. Sit somewhere with good scenery
44. Make a list of things to do on the weekend
45. Recite a prayer
46. Daydream
47. Wash your face with cold water
48. Take a power nap (make sure to set an alarm!)
49. Read your affirmations
50. Drive around town briefly
Questions:
- Did I miss anything?
- What are your favorite stress-relievers?
- How often do you take breaks throughout the day?
- Do you think there is a taboo in the workplace about fun and relaxation?
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