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101 healthy ways in dealing with stress…

Tired of the daily stress and fatigue of everyday? Relax, take it easy, and feel the wind in your breath.

The conveniences we are experiencing today obviously far surpass those of our ancestors. Yet even with these benefits, it seems as though we still can’t find enough time for our inner selves. But, with a little time away from daily routines, a few moments for some time to reflect, or even the spare minutes before the drive to work spent well in deep thought can be helpful in many ways for a long time ahead.

Below you’ll find 101 very simple ways to reduce stress and fatigue. Following some of these ideas people can learn to deal with the daily grudge in a positive, self motivating manner. So, breathe easy already and read on…!

1. GET UP EARLIER
2. PREPARE AHEAD
3. AVOID TIGHT CLOTHES
4. AVOID CHEMICAL AIDS
5. SET APPOINTMENTS
6. WRITE IT DOWN
7. PRACTICE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
8. MAKE DUPLICATE KEYS
9. SAY NO MORE OFTEN
10. SET PRIORITIES
11. AVOID NEGATIVE PEOPLE
12. USE TIME WISELY
13. SIMPLIFY MEALS
14. COPY IMPORTANT PAPERS
15. ANTICIPATE NEEDS
16. MAKE REPAIRS
17. GET HELP WITH JOBS YOU DISLIKE
18. BREAK DOWN LARGE TASKS
19. LOOK AT PROBLEMS AS CHALLENGES
20. LOOK AT CHALLENGES AS OPPORTUNITES
21. UNCLUTTER YOUR LIFE
22. SMILE
23. PREPARE FOR RAIN
24. TICKLE A BABY
25. PET AN ANIMAL
26. DON’T KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS
27. LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING
28. SAY SOMETHING NICE
29. TEACH A CHILD TO FLY A KITE
30. WALK IN THE RAIN
31. SCHEDULE PLAY TIME
32. TAKE A BUBBLE BATH
33. BE AWARE OF YOUR DECISIONS
34. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
35. STOP TALKING NEGATIVELY
36. VISUALIZE WINNING
37. DEVELOP A SENSE OF HUMOR
38. STOP THINKING TOMORROW WILL BE BETTER
39. HAVE GOALS
40. DANCE A JIG
41. SAY HELLO TO A STRANGER
42. ASK A FRIEND FOR A HUG
43. LOOK AT THE STARS
44. BREATHE SLOWLY
45. WHISTLE A TUNE
46. READ A POEM
47. LISTEN TO A SYMPHONY
48. WATCH A BALLET
49. READ A STORY
50. DO SOMETHING NEW
51. STOP A BAD HABIT
52. BUY A FLOWER
53. SMELL THE FLOWER
54. FIND SUPPORT
55. FIND A “VENT-PARTNER”
56. DO IT TODAY
57. BE OPTIMISTIC
58. PUT SAFETY FIRST
59. DO THINGS IN MODERATION
60. NOTE YOUR APPEARANCE
61. STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE, NOT PERFECTION
62. STRETCH YOUR LIMITS
63. ENJOY ART
64. HUM A TUNE
65. MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT
66. PLANT A TREE
67. FEED THE BIRDS
68. PRACTICE GRACE
69. STRETCH
70. HAVE A PLAN “B”
71. DOODLE
72. LEARN A JOKE
73. KNOW YOUR FEELINGS
74. MEET YOUR NEEDS
75. KNOW YOUR LIMITS
76. SAY “HAVE A GOOD DAY” IN A NEW LANGUAGE
77. THROW A PAPER AIRPLANE
78. EXERCISE
79. LEARN A NEW SONG
80. GET TO WORK EARLIER
81. CLEAN A CLOSET
82. PLAY WITH A CHILD
83. GO ON A PICNIC
84. DRIVE A DIFFERENT ROUTE TO WORK
85. LEAVE WORK EARLY
86. PUT AIR FRESHENER IN YOUR CAR
87. WATCH A MOVIE AND EAT POPCORN
88. WRITE A FAR AWAY FRIEND
89. SCREAM AT A BALL GAME
90. EAT A MEAL BY CANDLELIGHT
91. RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
92. REMEMBER STRESS IS AN ATTITUDE
93. KEEP A JOURNAL
94. SHARE A MONSTER SMILE
95. REMEMBER YOUR OPTIONS
96. BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK
97. QUIT TRYING TO FIX OTHERS
98. GET ENOUGH SLEEP
99. TALK LESS AND LISTEN MORE
100. PRAISE OTHERS
And finally…
101. RELAX, TAKE EACH DAY AT A TIME…YOU HAVE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE TO LIVE!