50 FABulous Ways to Counteract Stress

- Drink a lot of water
- Take breaks throughout the day
- Breathe into your belly
- Stretch
- Walk instead of drive
- Skip down the street
- Take a cat nap
- Smile as often as possible
- Watch funny movies
- Wake up to the morning light
- Choose happiness
- Acknowledge yourself daily
- Embrace life enthusiastically
- Turn off the tv before bedtime
- Focus on your abundance
- Slow down your life
- Get 8 hours of night time rest
- Engage in a fun activity
- Eat dark green vegetables
- Release the tension in your body
- Eliminate caffeine
- Focus on one thing at a time
- Jump for joy
- Gradually increase cardio activities
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Take a good vitamin supplement
- Practice saying “no”
- Go to bed at the same time each night
- Get up at the same time each morning
- Quiet your mind chatter
- Do something nice for someone
- Get regular massages
- Walk slowly
- Step into Gratitude
- Whole heartily accept compliments
- Feed your body
- Practice mediation
- Release your body tension
- Minimize sugar
- Get a complete physical
- Focus on your values
- Vent your feelings appropriately with a friend
- Think positive thoughts
- Adjust your posture
- Anchor yourself in the present moment
- Consider the magic of life
- Laugh, giggle and smile
- Forgive others who’ve disappointed you
- Focus on what’s right
- Keep your perspective
NOTE: These suggestions are meant to inspire women, age 18 and over, to think creatively. The choice to do anything suggested is your personal decision and ought to be based upon your own research, use of proper gear and guidance from applicable professionals.
©2010 Susan Liddy, AspireLifeCoaching.org, All rights reserved.




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I love having so many choices (and reminders). There were a few things that I wouldn’t normally think of as stress reducing but they make sense. Thanks for a great list of things I can do fairly quickly and in some cases even easily.
Sophie
I enjoyed reading the list above.. Myself I enjoy going in the Sauna to relax, its my little get away, I relax and enjoy the warm heat while listening to the music. See the sauna benefits at http://www.MontrealSauna.ca
My wife and I enjoy the sauna after super at night, afterward once the shower is over, we really sleep well. Its like going to the SPA.
Feels really good.! Please look in to this. !
Hmmm… sounds delightful.
All warm and cozy.
Also love hot tubs
Used to have a chlorine free spa.
Sssooooooo relaxing!
You’re welcome, Sophie!
Love that the article inspired you.
Can fun with the list and let us know which ones you try!
- Susan