Reducing stress doesn’t have to be stressful or time consuming. You do not need a lot of stuff, you might have most of the items at home, already; or you can easily obtain them for a low cost. Begin reducing your stress with easy, simple activities that do not take a lot of time. You just need 3-5 minutes a day to help get you started on your stress management journey.
10 Stress Reducing Activites
Add these 10-stress reducing activities to your daily routine to help start your stress management journey. Do these activities to help reduce your stress and anxiety. You can choose one activity to start with or you can choose multiple activities to do. The important thing is to choose the activity that is easiest for you to do; starting in this manner helps build momentum in your stress management journey.
- Read your favorite magazine or book
- Listen to music you enjoy
- Take a nap
- Listen to relaxation /spa music (classical, nature sounds, zen)
- Go for a walk
- Spend time on one of your hobbies
- Write in your journal
- Watch your favorite television show or movie
- Drink a cup of relaxing tea (lavender, chamomile, peppermint)
- Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night