What do you do to relieve stress?

United States
March 18, 2009 11:15am CST
I am making a plan to take one hot bath a day to reduce stress. I hope this will help. What do you do to reduce stress on a daily basis?
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
18 Mar 09
I don't usually relieve it daily but when I do, I usually take a hot shower and blast my favorite music. Sometimes I call someone and vent or get online and write about it.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
19 Mar 09
It gets it all out without having to involve anyone else. It really does halp.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
19 Mar 09
Oops, Help not halp.
• United States
18 Mar 09
Writing is always good.
@benny128 (3615)
18 Mar 09
hey moneymommy personally I log onto msn and chat to friends or I go outside fire up the chimera and just chill outside
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• United States
18 Mar 09
Do you mean one of those outside fireplaces?
@benny128 (3615)
19 Mar 09
yeah thats the ones,
• Malaysia
18 Mar 09
AROMATHERAPY BATH SHAMPOO Very cheap as its cost only like a bottle of 750ml hair shampoo but it is a special for bath aromatherapy. Just drop it in the bathtub and enjoy in it for about 30 minutes, finally, got the real refreshment. I always choose for lavender type of aromatherapy bath shampoo. I like much lavender scent.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
18 Mar 09
A bath helps. Put some lavender scented epsom salts in with it. Also take a nice slow walk outside by yourself.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
18 Mar 09
Exercise and breath, that works, you can do floor exercises or walk or swim or or or. But it is really the secret for relieving stress.
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
19 Mar 09
I always take a hot bath, or i go for a walk, or i pick up a good book and start reading, it helps to take my mind off what is bothering me for a while anyway. I have found that taking a walk helps keep me stress free and it is also good for a lot of other things to. I have also learned not to let things get me down anymore, it is just not worth it to worry about things that you have no control over.
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• Philippines
18 Mar 09
I go outside our house and see some places to relieve stress.
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@derek_a (10874)
19 Mar 09
I meditate every day - I practice zazen, which is a form of Zen meditation where I still the mind of all thoughts. The body then becomes very still and a calmness ensues. However, this doesn't happen right away and needs to be practised regularly, to learn the procedure. Some people are very quick on picking it up, others a little slower. I teach this to my clients and with commitment it makes a big change in the way they view life, and puts them into a more accepting frame of mind, which can then be filled with positive thoughts and ideas. There is an explanation link on my profile page. - Derek
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
15 Apr 09
I have to read good books and watch movies to relieve stress. Sometimes I go out with my close friends and eat good foods and do shopping to combat anxiety and stress, This technique somehow is very effective and stress just go away, but then if I am under pressure at work, stress started to resurface.
@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
18 Mar 09
I usually take some time out for myself if I am feeling stressed and do something I enjoy. It could be something simple such as reading a good book or watching a favourite movie, anything once it takes my mind off of things. I do find the best stress reliver for me is taking my dogs out for a long walk in the park and having a bit of fun with them.
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@venchaul (541)
• China
19 Mar 09
Generally I will play basketball or PingPang with my friend to relieve. Sometimes I shall surf on net to talk with my net friends or play the games. Good day!
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• Philippines
19 Mar 09
me, if i am stress i will just go to sleep so i could relax. this is my one way to my reduce stress and eat foods and also i take vitamins.
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@Kathy25 (13)
• China
20 Mar 09
When i meet some stress, i would like to do some sports, such as playing basketball or running. I think it can reduce the stress and it also can make us tired easily. After athletics we can just take a bath then enjoy a good sleep. It is great.
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@besthope44 (12123)
• India
3 Oct 10
Well i take it every weekend and at during festival months i never miss vacations, that my best stress relieving out of mechanical life.
@Savvynlady (3684)
• United States
25 Mar 09
Taking a hot bath is a good idea; I used to take them daily but stopped cause Momma has to pay the bill and she asked that we just take showers; So I cut it to once a week now. Other ways are listening to your Ipod, reading something good, taking a walk, a cup of peppermint or chamomile tea with honey.
@eichs1 (1934)
• Philippines
12 Apr 09
I think, the best thing to do is avoiding to be stressed instead of learning how to relieve one. What I usually do to avoid unnecessary stress is to plan wisely for the day. That way, I usually end my day happy for what I have accomplished so far. When things don't go well and I feel stress building up, a little stretching after work will do me good. Physical activity will take my mind away from work matters for a while and burns out excess physical energy which will bring balance back to the body. A good bath will complete my tress relieving process.
@iamsolucky (1241)
• Philippines
12 Apr 09
to reduce stress, i will take a hot bath and then before bedtime i will just write all my worries in a notebook, while drinking hot glass of milk. It makes me calm down and have a good night sleep. Happy mylotting and smile always!
• Canada
12 Apr 09
I would say that a nice relaxing warm bubble bath reduces stress. I also like to go for a walk or get to the gym for a little exercise and a little time away from home.
@xtine22 (200)
• Philippines
12 Apr 09
I lie down and clear my mind..until it all comes down to a sleep. I also listen to music to calm my soul.
@hxstar (510)
• China
12 Apr 09
I will go out to climb mountains and let me tired up.Playing tennis is another choice.I think make yourself tired helps relieve stress.If you want to relieve strss at once then a deep breath will help I think.