Stress is something that affects everyone, and it always will. There are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ types of stress (getting a new job, a loved one dying) that pop up across our life span. Stress, contrast, adversity. Whatever you want to call it. Every day we have to deal with things like traffic jams, rude people (pssst – check out this resource for dealing with internet trolls!), and trying to fit everything into a twenty-four hour period. These elements aren’t going to change, so the best thing to do is to make time for managing and reducing your stress as well as preparing for it and practicing self-care!

Eventually, if you practice enough stress management, you will be better equipped to handle stressful situations. Things that may have once sent you into an anxiety attack might roll off your shoulder like water on a duck’s back. (Ducks are so hot right now!) Check out Flewd for ways to destress.

Did you know that November 3rd is the unusual holiday Stress Awareness Day?

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1. Lie in a hammock
2. Take a bubble bath
3. Do a guided meditation
4. Get a pedicure
5. Take a leisurely walk
6. Do some deep breathing exercises
7. Do some self massage
8. Arrange flowers you bought yourself
9. Make a sand, snow, or carpet angel
10. Draw or color in a mandala
11. Swing at a playground
12. Eat a comfort food
13. Watch your favorite comedy show
14. Write a stream of consciousness for eight minutes straight
15. Masturbate
16. Have sex
17. Brainstorm solutions for a friend’s problem
18. Perform a tedious task that you don’t have to think about
19. Do some basic stretches
20. Snuggle with an animal
21. Dance naked
22. Take a drive down a windy road
23. Sing loudly in the shower
24. Take yourself on a date
25. Watch funny internet videos and gifs
26. Tackle one of those piles of things to do and get some relief
27. Make a list of ideas on how to reduce stress
28. Read a book
29. Take a nap
30. Sunbathe to soak in that Vitamin D
31. Collect something in nature
32. Plan ahead
33. Release the idea that you can control other people
34. Play outside with sidewalk chalk
35. Make some art
36. Visit a place where you feel safe
37. Hula hoop
38. Make a mood/inspiration board
39. Call your best friend
40. Jump rope
41. Write a mantra for yourself
42. Jump on a trampoline
43. Read stories of kindness that will restore your faith in humanity
44. Do some decluttering
45. Get a foot rub
46. Try a new cocktail complete with a mini umbrella
47. Use a mood lamp
48. Scream into a pillow
49. Punch something soft or do martial arts (even if it’s just like this)
50. Put your toes in some sand
51. Quit smoking, and consider taking up vaping instead.
52. Eat a popsicle or ice cream cone (bonus points if its from an ice cream truck)
53. Read a story to your pet
54. Do cardio past your normal comfort zone
55. Go to a museum, zoo, or aquarium
56. Go to a store just to smell all the candles and lotions
57. Write down a list of everything stressing you out
58. Have a cleansing bonfire where you burn things symbolically
59. Smudge your house or yourself
60. Write a letter to yourself in the future, congratulating them on being so awesome
61. Decide the next thing you want to accomplish
62. Look up silly puns and jokes
63. Twirl in a meadow
64. Have a silly photoshoot
65. Write some lyrics/a poem
66. Do a little (responsible) retail therapy
67. Make yourself an award for being wonderful
68. Watch stand up comedy
69. Make a wish in a fountain, on a dandelion, or at 11:11
70. Play with mixing paint colors
71. Buy some glowsticks and have a dark dance party
72. Pay someone to do something for you that you don’t want to do
73. Try tapping (EFT)
74. Smile for sixty seconds
75. Write a message in dirt, sand, etc.
76. Pour sequins, confetti, or glitter all over yourself or living space
77. Dive into Pinterest or Instagram for inspiration from artists
78. Play some percussion (chopsticks on a table, drum circle, hands on lap)
79. Wear an absurd hat
80. Write how you feel in your journal
81. Try CBD products (CBD Gummies are a great choice!)
82. Take a walk with your camera
83. Play dress up
84. Take a drive in a convertible
85. Do something eccentric
86. Play some arcade or video games
87. Change your hair color or style
88. Slide down a slide or railing
89. Wear a fake mustache
90. Pour your favorite drink in a fancy glass and sip it in the shade
91. Laughter yoga
92. Skip
93. Say no to things that overwhelm you
94. Cool it on the sugar and caffeine halfway through the day
95. Cut negative people out of your life
96. Eat nutritious foods
97. Pay attention to your five senses
98. Keep a gratitude journal
99. Give yourself breaks during the day (and actually take your lunch break)
100. Take your bra off

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What do you do to reduce and manage your stress?

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