10 Ways to Organically Relieve Stress
10. Watch a funny movie that you know you love.
When you watch an old movie that makes you laugh, you are giving yourself instant stress relief.
9. Swim
There is something about immersing yourself in cold water on a hot day or hot water on a cold day. It relaxes all the muscles and releases all that tension.
8. Walk
By taking a walk you can get out of an atmosphere that may contribute to your tension. Take a walk around your neighborhood to get a new perspective.
7. Hot Shower
Sometimes you need to be alone where no one can disturb you. Taking a shower is a great way to wash away your worries.
6. Talk to a Friend
Call a good friend who has a way of seeing life from your angle; it’s always good to know that someone understands where you’re coming from.
5. Enjoyment List
Create a list of things that you enjoy about your situation. It will help you find those little details that you failed to notice because you were too caught up in your worries.
4. Meditation
Take a little time to be with your thoughts. Let them come into your head, then just let them go. I wrote a meditation series at KarlStaib.com that explains a little more about the process.
3. Sex
A good romp in the hay is good for everyone’s stress level.
2. Smoothie
Grinding up fresh fruit like a banana, strawberries and blueberries is absolutely enjoyable. You will be eating quality ingredients, and good food is easy on the digestion system.
1. Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar, a master Yogi, has described stretching and breathing to a farmer tilling the soil. When you stretch your muscles, you are releasing all those negative feelings and giving your body a chance to open up to feeling relaxed.
What’s your favorite method of relieving your stress?
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Karl @ February 8, 2008