- 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
My favorites are chocolate, yoga, walking, and, well, home-cooked soul food. Just bein’ honest 🙂