Color (Tips to be More Relaxed – 24 of 31)
I know this sounds like it’s for kids…but it isn’t. When you get stressed, take some time and color! There are coloring books for grown-ups, and they are a lot …
Be Alone for 5 Minutes (Tips to be More Relaxed – 23 of 31)
When you get really stressed, sometimes all you need is to be alone for 5 minutes. While you’re alone, you can collect your thoughts, without anyone else telling you what …
Have Some Chocolate (Tips to be More Relaxed – 22 of 31)
This is a tip that you’re probably going to enjoy! When you get stressed, have a piece of chocolate. Chocolate contains tryptophan, which is used by the body to create …
Start Planning a Vacation (Tips to be More Relaxed – 21 of 31)
The next time you get stressed, take a few minutes and start planning your next vacation. You can start looking up different vacation destinations, hotels, fun things to do while …
Write Down Things You’re Grateful For (Tips to be More Relaxed – 20 of 31)
Sometimes, when you get too stressed, you get bogged down in all of the things you have to do. You also start thinking of all of the bad things…things that …
Squeeze a Stress Ball (Tips to be More Relaxed – 19 of 31)
Sometimes, when you’re stressed you just need to get that stress out RIGHT NOW, by doing something physical. Punching something is probably not a good idea. But do you know …
Take a Warm Bath (Tips to be More Relaxed – 18 of 31)
Stressed? Take a nice, relaxing, warm bath. The hot water will relax your muscles. Spending some time alone, in a bathtub, not thinking about anything will help relax your mind. …
Get a Hug (Tips to be More Relaxed – 17 of 31)
Need to relax? Get a hug. It doesn’t matter if it’s your spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, child, friend, etc… If you hug, the hormone oxytocin will be released, and you’ll start to …
Be in the Moment (Tips to be More Relaxed – 16 of 31)
This isn’t easy to do, but one way to reduce stress and to be more relaxed is to be in the moment. Don’t think about things that already happened. Don’t …
Spend Time with a Friend (Tips to be More Relaxed – 15 of 31)
I’m sure this one is a given, but when you’re stressed…spend time with a friend. It’s better if you can hang out in person, but even talking on the phone …