- Prayer - cast ALL your care upon Him!
- Meditation - meditate on God's word, even just one verse
- Pilates - I do a combination of Pilates/yoga with Denise Austin's Mat Workout
- Hot baths - light the candles, close the doors and play soft music if you want or just sit in quietness and relax!
- Deep Breathing - close your eyes and do several deep breaths and then normal breathing and keep your entire concentration on each breath
- Reading - read a novel or something non-stimulating
- Nature Walks - take a walk and enjoy all that God created! Notice the birds singing their songs, take note on the design of creation
- Fellowship - hang out with friends or family for a night of fun; just relax and laugh and enjoy each other's company.
- Vacations - I've found that I NEED these! Even just a weekend getaway has rejuvenated me and helped me return home refreshed and feeling positive. My favorite is a cabin in the mountains by the river - would be almost perfect if not for the mosquitoes!
- Sleep - don't skimp on it! Also try and keep your routine regular with same time going to bed and waking up
- Keep Life Simple - simplifying has helped me have less to do and less stress! I'm still working on this and constantly getting rid of things and the more I purge, the better I feel! Organization falls into this category too - eliminate the stress of trying to find something by having "a place for everything and everything in its place"
Stress Relievers that Work!
Below are things, that I've found through my own experiences, that relieve stress and stop life from taking its toll on you: