30 Healthy Stress Relievers | Peacock and Paisley

30 Healthy Stress Relievers

yoga
meditation
exercise
good sleep
healthy food
chamomile tea in an emergency
Reiki
bonding with pets
funny movies and tv shows (laughing boosts the immune system and sends great happy hormones throughout your brain and body)
sunlight
gardening
deep breathing
clean your home, your car, your work area
throw out things you no longer want
set limits with people or situations that stress you out
eat some (not a lot) dark chocolate (it’s very grounding)
eat some (not a lot) organic ice cream (dairy is calming)
sit near a body of water and enjoy its beauty – pond, lake, river, stream, ocean
sniff lavender – flowers, dried potpourri, essential oil – very calming and clearing
playing with happy children – their exuberance is contagious
maintain good posture
Qi Gong
a restful nap
sing
dance
talk with good, understanding friends
get hugs
visualize feeling great
get a massage
talk with a trusted counselor/advisor, like one you can find at Peacock&Paisley.com