I often hear my clients say they don’t have time for stress reduction. I get it, life is hectic. I remembering telling someone a few years ago that I didn’t have five minutes in my day to take deep breaths. The truth is that you do have time. We all do. It’s a choice that you make everyday.
This list contains 30 super easy ways to take a break, calm your central nervous system, and divert your attention to the present. You’ll find that the more you make time for it, the more you’ll realize the benefits. It’s okay to start small, which is why I made this starter list for you. Enjoy!
- Listen to an uplifting or funny podcast
- Play your favorite music
- Go for a brisk walk
- Run a flight of stairs
- Get outside
- Look at inspiring quotes
- Watch funny videos
- Apply essential oils
- Use a light box
- Take 5 deep, slow breaths
- Listen to a meditation app
- Eat an apple mindfully
- Call a friend
- Write 20 gratitudes
- Journal about a dream vacation
- Do 20 sit-ups
- Walk barefoot on grass
- Hold ice in your hands
- Play with a child
- Pet a dog
- Read an inspiration short story
- Massage your hands with lotion
- Eat a piece of your favorite candy
- Color in an coloring book
- Do a Sudoku puzzle
- Hug a tree
- Drink a cup of tea
- Light a candle
- Read a joke book
- Call a friend
If you need help with stress reduction in your life, feel free to contact me for a free coaching session. I also conduct workshops to help people create their very own stress reduction plan. Contact me today for more information.
